Maura Ann Barraza of Deming, New Mexico, passed away May 7, 2025, in El Paso, Texas. Maura was born September 17, 1965, in Alpine, Texas, to Benedo S. Barraza and Lupe Renteria Barraza.
She lived in Van Horn, Texas; El Centro, California; and Columbus, New Mexico, before moving to Deming in 1974. She graduated from Deming High School in 1984. Maura completed a cosmetology program in Las Cruces, New Mexico, in 1986. She also attended New Mexico State University where she received an Associate of Applied Science in Library Technology in August of 2003 and a Bachelor of Human Community Services in May of 2007. Maura was an avid reader and always had a good book to read. She also enjoyed watching movies, cooking, and loved taking care of her many dogs and cats. She served as a volunteer at the Deming Animal Shelter. She was a member of the United Pentecostal Church in Deming and knew her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Maura was preceded in death by her parents Benedo and Lupe Barraza. She is survived by brothers, Michael O. Barraza (Delia) of Deming and Joe D. Barraza (Sandra) of Yeso, New Mexico; nieces and nephews, Justen Barraza, Victoria Barraza, Lane Barraza, Brady Barraza, and Sage Barraza; grand-nieces and grand-nephew, Guiliana Lizeth Barraza, Angelita Mia Rodriguez, Eloisa Jane Barraza, and David Benny Garcia; numerous cousins and friends.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Baca's Funeral Chapel in Deming. In lieu of flowers please send memorial donations to the Deming Animal Shelter or the charity of your choice. Cremation has been entrusted to Baca's Mimbres Crematory.
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