PrietoMariaMaria Angel Prieto, 76, longtime Deming resident passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 3, 2026 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 4, 1950 in Casa Grandes, Chihuahua to Jose Rodriguez and Josephine Esparza.

She is survived by her children Alice Nevarez, Gloria (Gaudencio) Carrillo, Andrew "Andy" (Sukie) Prieto, Veronica Prieto, Aurora (Jorge) Arzate, and Jose Angel "Joe" (Debbie) Prieto; 4 siblings, Jose Luis Rodriguez, Alfredo "Freddy" (Carmen) Rodriguez, Hortencia Villegas, and Rosa (Theodoro) Guerrero; 21 grandchildren and 50 great-grandchildren. As well as a special companion, Aniceto Calzadillas.

Maria is preceded in death by her parents Jose and Josephine Rodriguez; 5 siblings, Rogelio, Rodolfo, Eddie, Hilda and Romelia; 2 grandchildren, Chelsea Rae Prieto and Jose Alfredo "Chico" Nevarez; 2 great-grandchildren, Daniel Jimenez and Baby Liam.

A viewing will be held on Friday, October 9, 2026 from 5 to 7 o'clock in the evening at Baca's Funeral Chapel. A graveside service will then be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 10 o'clock in the morning at Mountain View Cemetery with Deacon Bill Holguin officiating. Cremation has been entrusted to Baca's Mimbres Crematory.

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