Ramon Escobedo Contreras, Jr., 38, of Broadway, VA died December 2, 2022 at Sentara RMH Medical Center.

He was born July 24, 1984 in Harrisonburg and was a son of Ramon E. Contreras, Sr. of Broadway and Diana Smith of Broadway.

Ramon was a mechanic at Cargill in Timberville.  He was a D.J. who went by the name "D.J. Extreme", as well as a musician, and a drummer for numerous bands, including his uncle's band, Attrapado Musical.  He attended Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.

Surviving in addition to his parents, are three children, Natalie Michelle Contreras, Jazlene Alexa Contreras, Anthony Matthew Contreras, all of Harrisonburg; two brothers, Nelson Severo Contreras of Mt. Jackson, Jesus Martin Contreras of Fulks Run; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by a son, Andrew Severo Contreras; his paternal grandparents, Severo and Elena Contreras; and his maternal grandparents, Larry Smith Sr. and Betty Offenbacker.

Father Silvio Kaberia will conduct a funeral service 1:30 P.M. Tuesday at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Harrisonburg.  Burial will be private.

The family will receive friends Monday from 6-8 P.M. at the Grandle Funeral Home in Broadway.