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Obituary for GARCIA-BACA


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Friday May 27, 2011

Marie Essie Garcia-Baca Our Lord and Savior Jesus saw fit to take Marie Essie Garcia-Baca on this day of May 25th of the year 2011 after a courageous nine year battle with cancer. Marie passed away peacefully at her home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Marie was born and raised in Virginia till she moved to Albuquerque New Mexico to raise her children. She was one of six children born to the late Thomas and Martha Gills on May 21st, 1939 and was the beloved wife of David Baca, the love of her life. Marie will forever be remembered by her devoted sisters Brenda Santos, Thelma DeLeon, Jean Phillips, and Mary Painter; beloved children Kenisha Reyes, James, Alex Jr., Mike and Raymond Garcia, Patricia Quilliman, Monica Gallegoes, Danny, Felipe, Dennis and Davy Baca; many treasured grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; caring in-laws Eddie Baca, Theresa Rios, and Marietta Serna. She was prceded in death by brothers, Stanley Gills and Bobby Baca, along with countless other friends and family whom were blessed to know her. Marie touched the lives of many people with her smile and generosity, and maintained her trademark stubbornness and concern for the ones she loved all the way to her peaceful end. Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial service Sunday May 29th, 2011 at 2 p.m. at Riverside Funeral Home, 225 San Mateo, Blvd NE, Albuquerque New Mexico, 505-764-9663. The family requests all flower arrangements at the funeral home


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