Dawn Contreras

Dawn Contreras, age 67 of Monroe, Michigan, was received into Heaven on October 31, 2022. She was a loving mother who is survived by her children Alea Williams, Emerson Williams, and Angelina Contreras; as well as their respective partners Mike Akers, Sarah Williams, and Hugo Ceron. Dawn is preceded in death by her parents Allen and Loreen (King) Kinne and sister Marlene (Kinne) Tayeh.

Having attended Ida Public Schools, Dawn was loved by many friends and family. She had an infectious laugh, wonderful sense of humor, and demonstrated an aptitude in music. As a hobby, she participated in music competitions and won many awards. Continuing this passion into adulthood, she proceeded to teach herself a variety of musical instruments. Throughout her life, she played the clarinet, guitar, banjo, pan flutes, pennywhistle, ukelele, piano, hand drums, dulcimer, and sang. She turned this passion into a career of creating and teaching music.

Once Dawn had children, she changed career tracks toward property management. Her attention to detail and keen organizational skills allowed her to excel at successfully managing hundreds of apartments. Beyond her career, though, Dawn was a dedicated mother who sought to provide her children with many opportunities. She encouraged their growth and exploration in the arts and sciences. Her children were a source of pride with whom she maintained strong relationships with, up until her death. She will be missed by her children and many beloved friends and cousins.

A celebration of Dawn's life will occur on November 14th, 2022, at River Raisin Banquet Center, located at 8 N. Monroe St. Monroe, MI 48162. Visitation with the family begins at 12:00 pm, with the service scheduled to begin at 1:00 pm. Friends and family are invited to share their fond memories of Dawn during the service. Following the service, the family will host a luncheon, in which they would love to visit and reminisce. The celebration will conclude with an attendance optional gravesite burial, at King Cemetery. For those interested in attending Dawn's service, please RSVP to angelina.m.contreras@gmail.com by Nov 12th.