Ema P. Ortiz, a longtime resident of Deming, passed away Sunday August 21, 2016 in the comfort of her home.

Ema was born January 30, 1935 in Fernandez Leal, Chihuahua, Mexico to Albino and Maria (Hernandez) Parra.

She lived in Southwest New Mexico since the 1950's and eventually her family made Deming their home.

Ema was a homemaker as her life was dedicated to the raising of her family and making sure they had all they needed. She loved to cook and bake for her family and those near to her.

Ema also loved music, her family remembers her singing as she prepared meals and worked around the house.

She was a longtime member of St. Ann Catholic Church.

She is survived by her husband, Antonio M. Ortiz of the home; her children; Tony Ortiz, (Rebecca) of Las Cruces, their children, Kirsten Gutierrez and Evangelina Ortiz, Raul Ortiz (Gloriana) of Las Cruces, their children, Daniel and Gabriel Ortiz, Ruben Ortiz (Dolores) of Las Cruces, their children, Vanessa Mejias, Monica Gutierrez, and Ruben Ortiz Jr., Luz "Chamino" Ortiz of Deming, his children, Esteban Gonzales, Tiffany Gonzales, and Orlando Ortiz, Sonya Almanza of Deming, her daughter Brianna Almanza, Patricia Cobos (George) of Deming, their daughter Breann Cobos; great grandchildren are Logan and Malea Ortiz, Julyan and Janelle Gutierrez, Ariyanni Ortiz, Azriel Ortiz, Mariah Gonzales, Alexis, A.J. and Xavier Mejias, and Emy Gonzales; Emma siblings are Concepcion Parra (Socorro) of El Paso, Pablo Parra of Deming, Elvira Ordonez, (Raul) of El Paso, and Martha Ordonez (Juan) of Deming; and she has numerous nieces and nephews.

A prayer vigil will be Friday morning August 26, 2016 at 9 o'clock at St. Ann Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10 o'clock with Fr. Manuel Ibarra, Pastor officiating. Concluding services and interment will follow at Mt. View Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Daniel Ortiz, Gabriel Ortiz, Ruben Ortiz Jr., Orlando Ortiz, Estaban Gonzales, and Alex Mejias.