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Obituary for Baca


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Saturday October 10, 1998

Amalia Baca, 87, a resident of Veguita, NM, passed away on October 8, 1998. She was a member of San Juan Catholic Church in Veguita. She enjoyed entertaining family and friends. She also enjoyed quilting and sewing. She was preceded in death by her parents, Evaristo and Luisa Baca; three brothers, Cristobal, Domingo, and Boleslo Baca; one foster sister, Anuncia Chavez. She is survived by one brother, Berada Baca of Veguita; one sister, Mary B. Sanchez and her husband, Felix of Belen; two nieces and two nephews who she raised, Dolores and her husband, Benny Cruz, Gilbert and his wife, Betty Baca, Lilly Baca, Paul and his wife, Melinda Baca. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews who she loved very much. She made her home with her niece, Lilly. Viewing will be held on Sunday, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at Romero Funeral Home, main chapel, in Belen. Rosary will be held on Sunday, 7:00 p.m., at San Juan Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, 10:00 a.m., with Father Bill Sanchez officiating. Interment will follow at the Veguita Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Boleslo Baca, Philip Baca, Clarence Baca, Tony Maldonado, Charles Sanchez, and Mark Sanchez. Romero Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.


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