Maria "Candy" Contreras
February 2, 1940 - September 27, 2020
Maria “Candy” Contreras, 80, passed away September 27, 2020. She was born February 2, 1940 in Taxisco, Guatemala to the late Marcos Contreras and Fidelia Quevedo. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her brother-in-law Orlando. Candy came to Bradenton six months ago from Cape Coral, Florida. She was of the Catholic faith and enjoyed word search puzzles and spending time with her grandchildren. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Aileen Penichet and her husband Alex of Bradenton; grandchildren, Amelia and Luke; siblings, Lina Herrera of Cape Coral; Justo Contreras and his wife Ana Maria of Guatemala; Adela Contreras of New York; Mary Lechuga of North Carolina; and Ovidio Contreras and his wife Irma of Los Angeles, California. There will be a memorial mass on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 10:00 am at St. Martha’s Catholic Church, 200 N. Orange Avenue, Sarasota 34236. Arrangements are being handled for the family by Maloney Funeral Home. Memories and condolences may be left online at www.MFHcares.com.
Maria “Candy” Contreras, 80, passed away September 27, 2020. She was born February 2, 1940 in Taxisco, Guatemala to the late Marcos Contreras and Fidelia Quevedo. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her brother-in-law... View Obituary & Service Information
