Cirilda H. "Chila" Gallosa, 86, a longtime resident of Deming passed away Thursday June 8, 2017 at Mimbres Memorial Nursing Home.

Chila was born March 18, 1931 in Lordsburg to Bruno and Francisca (Madrid) Holguin. Her family lived in Lordsburg for a short time before making Deming their home. She was a homemaker and loved to cook, can and is fondly remembered by her famous tamales. Chila always enjoyed family gatherings, listening to Mexican music and rarely missed her favorite novella.

She is survived by 2 sons, George Holguin (Mary), David Holguin (Laura) all of Deming; 3 daughters, Frances Gallosa, Angie Gallosa, Sylvia Rodriguez (Rick) all of Deming; 2 brothers, Innocente Holguin of Solomon, AZ, Felix Holguin of Deming; 4 sisters, Cassie Espinoza of Clifton, AZ, Valentina Porter, Petra Grado, and Hijinia Armendariz all of Deming; 41 grandchildren and numerous great and great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by 1 daughter, Lupe Gonzalez and 5 sons, Sammy, Manuel, Paul, Chuy, and Gilbert Gallosa.

Visitation will be Friday morning, June 16, 2017 from 10 to 12:30 at Baca's Funeral Chapel. A prayer vigil will follow at 1 o'clock at Holy Family Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 2 o'clock with Fr. Ron Machado, Pastor officiating with concluding services and interment to follow at Mt. View Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be George Holguin Jr., Arturo Varela, Miguel Gallosa, Freddy Gonzalez, Richie Rodriguez, and David Holguin. Honorary bearers are Noah and Joshua Holguin, JoJo Holguin, Adrian and Albert Varela, Luis Gallosa and Javier Gallosa.