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Richard B. Bachicha, 65, long-time Albuquerque resident, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 1999 at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque from complications of diabetes. Mr. Bachicha was born on January 22, 1934 in Encino, New Mexico. He graduated with honors in 1953 from Encino High School where he served as a Delegate to the prestigious New Mexico Boys' State Citizenship Course. He attended the University of New Mexico on a scholarship from the fund for the Advancement of Education sponsored by the Ford Foundation. He received a B.A. degree in Political Science which began a life-long passion for politics. He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Ft. Collins, Colorado and Germany. Mr. Bachicha began his illustrations career with the State of New Mexico as a Social Worker for the Department of Human Services in Rio Arriba County and served as County Director for Luna County. He retired after 25 years of services as the County Director of the Income Support Division in Dona Ana County where he was honored as Social Worker of the Year by the National Association of Social Workers. Mr. Bachicha served on many community and civic boards including serving as President of the League of United Latin American Citizens and President of the Community Action Agency in Dona Ana County. In 1998 he was one of 100 Albuquerque Citizens who participated in a Town Hall meeting to save Social Security attended by President Clinton. Mr. Bachicha is preceded in death by his parents, Alfredo and Mary T. Bachicha, a sister, Josie Gallegos, a brother, James Bachicha, sister-in-law, Julia Bachicha; three brothers-in-law, Antonio R. Gallegos, Vidal Luna and Arbran Ortega. He is survived by two brothers, Alfredo Bachicha Jr. of Portales and Tommy Bachicha of Albuquerque, and five sisters, Margie Ortega and Terry Luna of Albuquerque, Gloria Ortega and Connie Sisneros of Portales and Antonia Zumbrun of Los Angeles, three brothers-in-law, Max Ortega of Albuquerque, Andrew Sisneros of Portales and John Zumbrun of Los Angeles. He is also survived by special friend, Margaret Rodriguez and her children and Robert, Yolanda and Yvonne and their families. He is also survived by 39 nieces and nephews, 80 grand nieces and nephews and 19 great grand nieces and nephews all who love him dearly and appreciated his loving birthday acknowledgments. A Rosary will be recited by his brother, Tommy Bachicha, on Tuesday, June 15, 1999, 7:00pm, at Our Lady of Most Holy Rosary Church, 5415 Fortuna N.W., with visitation at the church after 6:00PM. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 16, 1999, 9:00am, at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church with final viewing at the church after 8:30am. Father Joel Garner, Celebrant. Burial will follow at the Encino Catholic Cemetery in Encino, New Mexico. Pallbearers include: Daniel Bachicha, Steve Gallegos, Jude Luna, Manuel Ortega, Max Ortega, Andrew Sisneros Keith Watenburger and John Zumbrun. Honorary pallbearers are: Reuben Crespin, Chuck Degani, Robert Lujan and all remaining friends. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Norbertine Community. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd SW in charge of the arrangement.
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