Esmael Romero Contreras, "Junjo", 81, of Winkleman, Arizona, passed away peacefully with his family by his side after a brief illness on December 22, 2023.Junjo was born on March 19, 1942, to Esmael M. Contreras, and Josephina R. Contreras in Hayden, Arizona.He is preceded in death by father, Esmael M. Contreras, mother, Josephina R. Contreras, and brother Enrique "Nene" Contreras. He is survived by his loving family; bother, Eric R. Contreras, (Bel). He is survived by his children; Esmael C. Contreras, (Adrien) Enrique Contreras, Joyce L. Rose, (Theodoro). and Manuel C. Contreras, his grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.