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Sara Barraza Obituary
El Paso - Our beloved daughter and mother, Sara Kay Smith Barraza, was called Home by the Lord on June 3, 2019 where she was warmly embraced by her brother, Michael David Smith and sister, Julia Lynn Smith.
She was born March 20, 1966 in Elkhart, Indiana. She graduated from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. Later, she became a traveling nurse and relocated to El Paso where she worked at University Medical Center (UMC) since 1992.
Sara loved spending time with her family & dogs and enjoyed listening to music.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Olivia Marie Barraza and Madison Grace Barraza; and parents, George W. & Marilyn Gale Smith.
Memorial service will be held Saturday, June 8, 2019 from 12:00pm to 3:00pm with Celebration of Life at 1:00pm at Mt. Carmel Funeral Home.
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Anette Freeman-Miller
June 15, 2019
My prayers to the family. I went to school with her.
Theresa Marks
June 9, 2019
God took a beautiful angel. My prayers are with the family.
Sharon Burd
June 8, 2019
I worked with Sara at Thomason. She was such a loving, caring person. So sorry ! May God bless you and keep you.
Margaret Barnes
June 8, 2019
My deepest condolences to Olivia, Madison, and Mr. and Mrs. Smith. I worked with Sara for many years in NICU at UMC. I will always remember the loving care she gave to her tiny patients. And I will never forget her sweet smile. She was very proud of Olivia and Madison and spoke often of them and her parents. She will be missed by many.
June 7, 2019
I'm truly sorry to hear of Ms. Barraza's passing. I would like to offer my sincere condolences to her daughter's, parents, and family. Jeremiah 29:11, 12 assures us God is thinking thoughts of peace towards us, to give us a future and a hope. And that if we come and pray to Him, He will listen to us. In the days to come may you find comfort in that hope.
CW/JW
Javier, Delia and Steven Gutierrez
June 7, 2019
Olivia, Madison and Mr. & Mrs. Smith our condolences to you in the loss of Sara she was a beautiful person kind and thoughtful to everyone. She will deeply be missed we were honored to have met her and spend quality time with her. She was an amazing Mother to Olivia and Madison our thoughts and prayers are with the family in this time of need.
Tammy Hanssen (Lester)
June 7, 2019
So very sorry for your loss. I was a classmate of hers. Prayers and hugs to the family & friends. She was a beautiful person.
Todd Wright
June 7, 2019
So sorry for your loss. I was a classmate from Riverview through ECHS. Such a sweet soul.
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