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Andrea O. Baca, 82, a lifelong resident of New Mexico, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 1999. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Herman Baca of Albuquerque; sons, Lorenzo Baca and wife, Connie of Belen, NM, Joseph Baca and wife, Josie of Rio Rancho, Raymond R. Baca and wife, Leah of New Delhi, India, Michael S. Baca of Albuquerque, Anthony Baca and wife, Cecilia of Belen, and Jude L. Baca and wife, Susan of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Valerie, Joseph Jr., Elizabeth, Laura, Juanita, Michelle, Angela, Michael, and Adam; ten great-grandchildren; brothers, Juan Orona and wife, Tita of El Cerro, NM and Frank Orona of Rio Rancho; sister-in-law, Mellie Orona; brother-in-law, Macedonio Baca; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Jude L. Baca Jr.; granddaughter, Melissa A. Baca; sisters, Refugia (Cuca) Silva and Angelina (Angie) Baca; brother, Jose Orona; and parents, Guillermo and Margarita Orona. Mrs. Baca received her education at the University of New Mexico, and taught until her first son was born. She was a girl's basketball coach and loved the Lobo basketball teams. She served as president of the P.T.A., where she had been a keynote speaker to the National P.T.A. Convention. She was also an expert in antiques. She was proud of her six sons, and their many accomplishments. She was an inspiration to all who knew her, and was loved by many. She was a wonderful and dedicated mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. Rosary will be recited Sunday, February 21, 1999, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas NE, with Joseph and Josie Baca reciting. Mass will be celebrated Monday, 1:30 p.m., at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 1518 Coal Pl. SE, with Father Robert Chabot, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, Sunday, from 6:00 p.m. to the time of Rosary. Pallbearers will be Lorenzo Baca, Joseph Baca, Raymond Baca, Michael S. Baca, Anthony Baca, Jude L. Baca, Joseph Baca Jr., Michael Baca and John Gros. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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