Bruno Contreras Jr., beloved husband, father, and PopPop, passed away May 5, 2023, in his hometown of San Saba, Texas. He was born December 30, 1967, in Lampasas to Bruno Sr. and Victoria Contreras. His family moved to San Saba in 1975 where he attended school and graduated from San Saba High in 1987.
Bruno went to work as he always possessed a great work ethic. He was employed for 13 years at Kohler Co. in Brownwood, Texas; then, employed 15 years at Double G Pitstop in San Saba where he was dubbed the “Beer Barn Guy” and formed many lasting friendships with his customers.
In 1989, he met the love of his life, and on August 11, 1990, he married Yvonne Gomez at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in San Saba. They professed their love in a union that would last almost 33 years and produced two lovely daughters, Yvette and Cydnee. Later, grandchildren Zephyr and Amity joined the family.
Bruno was an avid collector of action figures and knives. He loved classic rock music and playing his guitars as well as skateboarding. He was a history buff, enjoyed thunderstorms, and relaxing at home with his wife and a cold beer. He adored his grandchildren and spending time with his family.
Bruno had a big heart and was a kind soul who liked everyone and called everyone a friend. He was happiest surrounded by his family and his beloved cats and dog, Penny.
He is survived by his wife, Yvonne Contreras; his daughters: Yvette Adams and her husband Chase of Palestine, Texas, and Cydnee Contreras of San Saba; his parents, Bruno and Victoria Contreras of Austin, Texas; his brothers: Armando Contreras of Austin, Texas, and Raymond and his wife Lodie Contreras of Round Rock, Texas; nieces: Kaitlyn Contreras and Allison Contreras, both of Round Rock, Texas; and his grandchildren: Zephyr Addkison and Amity Adams. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Bruno is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Luther Medrano and Rita Luna; and paternal grandparents, Jacinto and Connie Contreras.
Funeral service was Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 2 p.m. under the direction of Heritage Funeral Home in San Saba, Texas.