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Bennie Baca, 83, a resident of Estancia, NM went home to be with the Lord on April 27, 2002. He was born on March 21, 1919 in Santa Fe, NM. He is survived by his lovely wife, Marie P. Baca of 60 years; his daughter, Diane Cota and husband, Eloy Cota of Albuquerque; his sons, Don Baca and wife, Cecilia A. Baca of Estancia, Dennis Baca and wife, Elaine Baca of Valley Springs, CA; his grandchildren, Martin and Danae Cota, Garrentt, Erin, Kolt Baca, and Buck Baca and Jamie Baca-Behm; great-grandchildren, Justin Baca and Dacey Behm; sister, Sally Ortiz of Santa Fe; sister-in-law, Rita Baca of Pacifica, CA; brother-in-law, Joey Ortiz of Edgewood, NM; numerous cousins, nephews and nieces. Bennie was preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Maria Baca y Zamora; brothers, Freddie, Tony, Jose Baca; sisters, Querina Baca and Tesse Ortiz. Bennie was a member of the Estancia Catholic Church, a member of the Scared Heart League. He was a Golden Glove Champion in the 1930's, a member of the National Guard in the 1930's. Papa enjoyed horseback riding, farming, raising vegetables for sale up until 2000. He was the founder of"El Cid Stucco" finally putting his plastering tools to rest when he was in his 70's. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were his pride and joy. His generosity, his ornery wit, and the way he wore his hat or caps at a slant on his head, his unconditional love for life and his family will remain in our hearts forever. Rosary will be recited on Monday, April 29, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. at the Saint Peter and St. Paul Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 30, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Estancia Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Martin Cota, Garrentt Baca, Kolt Baca, Steven Ortiz, Johnny Gomez, Eloy Cota. Honorary Pallbearers will be held grandchildren, Erin Baca, Danae Cota, Buck Baca, Jamie Baca-Behm, Justin Baca, Dacey Behm, and Godson, Emmanuc Zupko. Dad, Grandpa, we love you so very much, rest in peace.
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