Juan "Pete" Contreras

Juan P. “Pete” Contreras, 61, Grand Forks, ND, died Monday, June 18, 2018 from injuries sustained in an accident. Juan Pedro Contreras, Jr. was born January 6, 1957 in Hondo, TX, the son of Juan and Eva (Mendez) Contreras. His family lived and worked in the farming industry between Texas and Florida. He also lived and worked in the Carolinas and in Missouri. He lived in Ardoch, ND and in Forest River, ND before settling in Grand Forks. He worked for Black Gold Farms and for many years for Sproule Farms. He also worked for Northern Tier Seed Co. Juan enjoyed his children and grandchildren and always had a smile on his face. He loved farming, oldies music, and Denny’s bar was one of his favorite spots . Survivors include his children, Alex (Thomeka) Contreras, Denise (Adalberto) Rodriguez, and Anthony (Kim Delzer)Contreras; grandchildren, Peter Rodriguez , Alby Rodriguez,  Michael Rodriguez,  Ashley Monae Contreras, Anthony Sebastian Contreras, Victoria Reina Contreras,  Alex James Contreras; His mother, Eva Contreras; siblings, Gloria Mozinski, Angelita Robledo, Joann Sanchez, David Contreras, Mary Gable, Melissa Martinez, and Linda Burnett;  countless nieces and nephews  He was preceded in death by father, Juan Pedro Contreras  A Celebration of his Life will be 11:00 AM Friday, June 22, 2018 at Amundson Funeral Home of Grand Forks. Visitation will be for the hour before the service in the funeral home. Burial will be in the Ardoch Cemetery, Ardoch, ND. Online guest registry available at www.amundsonfuneralhome.com