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Obituary for BACZEK


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday July 24, 2012

HELEN LUCIA born November 22, 1921, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 22, 2012. She is survived by children, Colleen McNamara and husband Gil Libby, Frank Baczek and wife Thane, Greg Baczek, Nancy Baczek and husband Paul Cheney, Mark Baczek, Tony Baczek and wife Charlene, Joanna Baczek, and Mary Reith and husband John; grandchildren, David Greenwood and wife Becky; Scott Baczek; David Baczek and wife, Annie; and Cris Baczek; Candis Cliffcorn and husband, Michael; Amanda Greenbank and husband, Eric; Eryn Baczek; Alison Frumkin; Daniel Frumkin; and Sean Baczek; three great-grandchildren, Sophia, Isabella and Claire; and many other family including her brother Floyd DelGrosso and wife Peggy, sister Grace Giordano and husband Sam and many friends. Mrs Baczek was preceded in death by her husband, Frank; her parents Costanzo and Lucia DelGrosso; brothers, Antonio, Danny, Larry, George and Tony; sisters Chelesta and Leah; and daughter-in-law, Janice Baczek. Helen loved her family and her Italian heritage. She enjoyed cooking and baking for large gatherings and charities. Nothing made her happier than to have family and friends gather for a meal. She loved all children and was always caring for babies and young children until she developed Alzheimer's disease after her 80th birthday. Frank and Helen were members and original founders of Holy Ghost Catholic Parish and loved to volunteer at Holy Ghost School and Church. A Memorial service and celebration of life will be Friday, 7:00 pm, July 27, 2012 at French, 10500 Lomas Blvd NE. A Rosary will be recited Saturday, 9:30 am and Mass will be celebrated Saturday, 10:00 am, both at Holy Ghost Parish, 833 Arizona SE, at San Pedro and Anderson St, Albuquerque, NM. Interment will take place at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Friends may visit French - Lomas, Friday, 5:30 pm-7:00 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Ghost Catholic School, 6201 Ross Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 or the Alzheimer's Association, Alz.com. Please visit our online guestbook for Helen at: www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 10500 Lomas Blvd NE 505-275-3500


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