Ruben Contreras

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Ruben Contreras III, 58, entered eternal rest on Saturday, August 24, 2024, in Harlingen, Texas. Ruben was born on June 22, 1966, in Downey, California to Ruben Contreras Jr. and Sara Garcia. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ruben Contreras Jr. and Sara G. Contreras, and brother, Sergio Contreras.

Ruben had a servant's heart and that was evident throughout his military and professional career. Ruben proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and deployed with the 1st Ranger Battalion from Hunter Army Airfield in support of Operation Desert Storm. He served his community as a Harlingen Police Officer and was a member of the SWAT team. He also worked as a travel nurse, caring primarily for the elderly.

Ruben was vivacious and sincere. He had a voice and laugh that would fill up the room. He loved deeply and he always let those close to him know that he would be there for them whenever they needed him.

Left behind to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 22 years, Aida T. Contreras; son, Matthew Joseph Contreras; brother, Xavier (Sandra); nieces, Eliana & Gabriella; numerous nephews, nieces, brother and sister in-laws, and friends.

A visitation will be held on Friday, August 30, 2024, at Trinity Funeral Home from 1:00 - 9:00 p.m., where 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. is reserved for family. Public visitation will be from 3:00-9:00 p.m., with a prayer of the Holy Rosary led by Mandy Ramirez at 7:00 p.m.

A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, August 31, 2024, and a funeral procession will depart Trinity Funeral Home at 9:30 a.m. for a 10:00 a.m. mass at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Harlingen, Texas. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park in La Feria, Texas. Pallbearers will be Xavier Contreras, Mark Contreras, Gabriel Acosta, Benjamin Arcaute, Aaron Hernandez and Jonathan Rivera. Honorary Pallbearers are Rick Tamez and Michael Contreras.

With love and remembrance, The Family of Ruben Contreras' funeral arrangements are entrusted to Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home at 1002 East Harrison Ave. in Harlingen, TX 78550. You may contact us with any questions at (956) 364-2444 or visit us at www.trinityfunerals.com.