Lino Medrano Contreras, 94 of Bovina passed away September 9, 2021 in Friona. Viewing will be held from 9:00 AM until 8:00 PM Monday, September 13, 2021 with Rosary Services Scheduled for 6:00 PM at the Ron Smiley Memorial Chapel of HANSARD FAMILY with Mass of Christian Burial Services set for 11:00 AM Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at St. Ann's Catholic Church of Bovina, with Father Gregory Bunyan as Celebrant. Burial following in the Bovina Cemetery by HANSARD FAMILY Funeral Home of Friona.

Lino was born September 23, 1926 in Santa Fe del Pino Cuauhila, Mexico to Paz and Ana Medrano Contreras. He later married Juana Soria in 1963.

He was a Parmer County farmer for 34 years, then worked for several grain elevators for 11 years, retiring in 1998. He known as quite a jokester, always having fun. He loved to take care of his animals and watch TV. He was a member or St. Ann's Catholic Church in Bovina.

Lino is preceded in death by his parents, 1 son-Juan Manuel Contreras, 9 brothers and 1 sister.

Those that will mourn his passing include his wife Juana of Bovina, 2 daughters-Maria P. Hernandez and Ana Castaneda, both of Bovina, 2 sons-Juan C. Contreras of Friona, and Martin Contreras of Clovis, 1 sister-Alicia Flores of Mexico, 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.