Louisa Diaz Barreras

BARRERAS - Louisa Diaz Barreras, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family on Saturday, October 8th, 2011 in Socorro, NM at the age of 83. Louisa was born August 30, 1928 to Luis Birner Diaz and Luz Alderate Diaz, in San Marcial, NM and later lived in Tiffany, NM during her teenage years. Louisa moved to Socorro after her marriage to her husband of 65 years, Benigno "Bennie Barreras, at the San Miguel Catholic Church on September 21, 1946 and together raised ten children. A devoted Catholic and active member of San Miguel Parish, Louisa��?�s life was one of daily devotion and prayer, attending Mass every day, usually with one or more of her young children and always to join her sisters in worship. Louisa led her life with the humility, grace and a deep faith that was the foundation of the goodness and heartfelt care that she shared with and for everyone she met. It was her strong faith that was instilled in her children��?�s lives that remains to be the heart of and unites the Barreras family today. As Louisa would always add to every conversation she shared with us, "If God is willing�¦ She was preceded in death by her parents Luis and Luz Diaz, her daughter, Elaine Mata, her son��?�s Bennie Barreras Jr. and Frank D. Barreras, her brothers Samuel Diaz, Fidel A. Diaz, and Joe Louis Diaz, and her sisters, Rosela Diaz and Marieita Trujillo. Louisa is survived by her loving husband Bennie Barreras of Socorro, NM; her devoted children, Luis D. Barreras and wife, Mary Rose, Ben Barreras and wife, Carol, Luz L. Barreras, Felix D. Barreras, Cal B. Barreras, John S. Barreras and wife, Liza, Mary Louise Vallejos and husband, Richard, her daughter-in-law, Marites Barreras, son-in-law Fred Mata Jr.; 18 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; her sisters, Amalia Chavez, Marina Gallegos, Sally Fernandez, Priscilla Torres and husband, Max, and their families. A visitation will be held on Monday, October 10, 2011 at 6:00 PM at San Miguel Catholic Church followed by a Rosary, which will be recited at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 10:00 AM with Father Andrew Pavlak as Celebrant. Interment will take place at San Miguel Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions and donations may be given in Louisa��?�s honor to the San Miguel Catholic Church "Building Fund, 403 El Camino Real, Socorro, NM 87801. Louisa��?�s care has been entrusted to:
Daniels Family Funeral Services
309 Garfield Street
Socorro, NM 87801
575-835-1530