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Mrs. Josie P. Baca, 93, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on November 23, 2005 peacefully at home with her loving family by her side. Mrs. Baca is survived by her loving daughters, Dolores Padilla, Priscilla Baca and Anna Baca; five grandchildren, Ricardo Padilla (Radio Personality), Rafael Baca (Esquire), Arthur Baca M.D., Yolanda Hall and Lupe Dragich; four great-grandchildren, Don, Ellie, Nicole and Joe; two great-great-grandchildren, Keely and Evina; many nieces, nephews, cousins and good friends. Mrs. Baca was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Baca, a son, Major Jose R. Baca, a daughter, Viola Baca, three sisters, Theresa, Lucy and Rose, a son in law, Celso Padilla and a grandson, Michael Padilla. Mrs. Baca was a member of the Catholic Church. She was born in ABO, New Mexico and lived there until she married Albert in 1937. She was a special mother, Believing in God, Faith and Family. She was a wonderful cook and will leave a large void in the lives she touched. A visitation will be Sunday afternoon in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel from 1:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 2:00 p.m. by Esther Barela and the Legion of Mary. Final visitation will be Monday morning from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna NW with Mass of the Resurrection to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. by Father Joel Garner and Father Roberto Fenzl con-celebrants of the Mass. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ray Paiz, Fidel Rodriquez, Ponce Marquez, Steve Flores, Miguel Gonzales and Arthur Baca. Honorary pallbearers will be Lorenzo B. Sanchez, Demetro Barela, Rafael Baca and Ricardo Padilla. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
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