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Obituary for BACA


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday March 26, 2008

Priscilla R. Baca, 66, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on March 23, 2008, Easter Sunday, to be with the Lord. Miss Baca is survived by her sisters, Dolores Padilla and Anna Mae Baca; nephews, Ricardo Padilla, Rafael Baca, and Arthur Baca; nieces, Yolanda Hall and husband, Howard, and Lupe Dragich and husband, David; many grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Alberto and Josefita Baca; brother, Major Ray Baca; sister-in-law, Victoria Baca; sister, Viola Baca; brother-in-law, Celso Padilla; and nephew, Michael Padilla. Miss Baca was a member of the Catholic Church, the Catholic Daughters, an Auxillary member of The Legion of Mary, and a Eucharistic Minister. She also sang in the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Choir. Priscilla retired from the New Mexico Department of Motor Vehicle after thirty years of service. Visitation was held Tuesday, March 25, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna Rd. NW. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. by the Legion of Mary. Final visitation will be at 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 9:00 a.m. with Father Joel Garner, presider. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Rafael Baca, Arthur Baca, Ricardo Padilla, Rosalie Sanchez, Ponciano Marquez, and Steve Flores. Honorary pallbearers will be Father Roberto Fenzl, Demetrio Barela, Lorenzo Sanchez, and Fidel Rodriguez. Arrangements by Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861


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