Maria B. Enriquez

Maria B. Enriquez, 87, a lifelong resident of Deming, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at her home on March 7, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on May 20, 1938, in Flores Magon, Chihuahua, to Simon and Celestina Chavez, Maria lived a life centered on love, devotion, and family. On March 2, 1957, she married Alfredo Enriquez, and together they shared 48 years of deep commitment and cherished memories. Her greatest joy came from being with her family. She was a proud grandmother, great-grandmother, and had the special blessing of becoming a great-great-grandmother. Her unconditional love and the time she spent with her loved ones remained the heart of her life.

Maria will be remembered for her warmth, her strength, and the comfort and happiness her presence brought to everyone around her. Her memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her daughter, Maria Gallegos; her son, Jose Alfredo (Toty) Enriquez; her brother, Florencio (Hermila) Chavez; and her sisters-in-law, Mely Larrea and Elvira Chavez. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Lidia (Roberto) Barba, Lorena (Jose) Jimenez, Juan (Rochelle) Enriquez, Javier (Ashley) Gallegos, and Yoli Enriquez (Luis Nevarez); her great-grandchildren, Cassandra Barba, Monica Barba (Elijah Gomez), Jose Jimenez (Jadyn Tresner), Maribel Enriquez, Carlos Jimenez, Ezekiel Gallegos, Sophia Gallegos, Adylenne Enriquez, Mia Enriquez, Makayla Enriquez, Dominic Nevarez, and Olivia Gallegos; and her great-great-granddaughter, Kaylani Gomez. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfredo Enriquez; her grandson, Jorge Luis Enriquez; her parents, Simon and Celestina Chavez; and her brother, Jorge Chavez.