Guadalupe R. Barraza of Deming passed away Monday December 26, 2016 after a lengthy illness. She was 77.

Known as Lupe to her friends and family, Lupe was born July 16, 1939, in Valentine, Texas to Pedro and Petronila Renteria. She graduated from Valentine High School in 1958. After graduating she patiently waited for the return of her high school sweetheart Benedo S. Barraza who was serving his country in the Korean War.

Lupe R. Barraza and Benedo S. Barraza were married December 30, 1959. They had 3 children, Michael Otis Barraza (Kathy) of Deming, Joe Don Barraza (Sandra) of Yeso, NM and Maura Ann Barraza of Deming. Lupe had 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

She had a great love for her family but had a greater love for her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. A love she would share with friends, family and anybody else she could visit with. She was very devoted to her church and church family until sickness kept her home. Where she continued to read the bible, and pray daily.

Lupe loved children so much she opened a day care center which she lovingly ran for years and still owns the building which is being used for children education and care.

Lupe is preceded in death by her parents, Pedro and Petronila Renteria, in law parents, Miguel and Eloisa Barraza and loving husband, Benedo S. Barraza. She is survived by her children, grandchildren and a world full of friends.

Funeral service is scheduled for Friday, December 30, 2016 at 10 o'clock in the morning at United Pentecostal Church, 1200 W. Ash St. Deming, New Mexico. Cremation has taken place at Baca's Mimbres Crematory.