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Eric Baca, 81, an Albuquerque resident born and raised in Barelas, finished his course on this earth early Wednesday morning, August 13, 2008. He was a friend to all, an indispensable help to many, a wonderful husband to his wife, Jessica, and the best father, grandfather, and great-grandfather ever. He lived a full and colorful life. He was an Albuquerque High Bulldog, Class of 1945. He was an Armed Services veteran, having served his country as a paratrooper during and after WWII. He attended UNM and Berkeley, graduating with a degree in accounting. He worked at the US Post Office, was the business manager and best friend of prize fighter Art "Golden Boy" Aragon, and he sold many native Albuquerqeans their first car at his lot on 4th Street in the '50's. He was very active in New Mexico's Democrat Party, helping many candidates into elected office (he was Hubert Humphrey's New Mexico presidential campaign manager in 1968), and loved being a businessman and investor. Eric is best known locally as the owner of "Eric Baca's Tax Service" and "BC Bail Bonds" (where Eric and partner Buddy Caire promised to "Get You Out Even If It Takes 10 Years!") downtown at 6th and Lomas NW. Eric had a much broader, less noticed ministry serving and helping anyone he came into contact with. He gave support to many needy individuals, ministers, ministries, orphanages, the local performing arts community, and was a member of the National Hispanic Cultural Center and many other local groups and organizations. In his business life, his social life, and his family life he treated everyone like they were very special, and that their needs were very important to him. He always had the answer to every situation, and the solution to anyone's problem. He loved God, his family, and his work. His wisdom, his "life-of-the-party" sense of humor, and his generosity will be missed by all of his family and his many friends. Eric is survived by his wife of 57 years, Jessica Baca; daughters Alexia Baca-Morgan and Claudia Baca-Moore and husband, Wyatt Moore; daughter-in-law, Joan Baca; grandchildren Leanna Archuleta, Shannon Schmidt, Marja and Johnny Morgan, Francesca and Carla Baca; and great-grandchildren Siara and Anthony Guzzio and Jeremy Schmidt. Eric is also survived by sisters Agnes Miera-Chavez and Margaret Romero, and by his brother, Desi Baca. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Carla Archuleta; and his son, Eric Anthony Baca; his brother, Rudy Baca; his parents, Hermenes and Margarita Baca. Services will be held Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 10:00 a.m., at Glorybound Ministries Center, 11913 Menaul NE. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Monday, August 18, 2008, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
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