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Obituary for BACA


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday November 10, 2004

Reynaldo Baca, 82, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Sunday, November 07, 2004. Reynaldo was born December 16, 1921 in Belen, New Mexico to Juan de Dios and Romanita Baca. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Benjamin and Joe Baca and former wife, Lydia Baca. He is survived by his two sons, Ruben and wife, Patricia and Robert and wife, Bertina; three daughters, Marie Salazar and husband, David; Patricia Hernandez and Dorothy Saavedra all of Albuquerque; 13 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; three brothers, David Baca and wife, Susie of Bullhead City, AZ; Max Baca and wife, Estelle and John Baca and wife, Mary Louise all of Albuquerque; six sisters, Dorothy Sanchez, Sarah Kropp, Martha Terrazas and husband, Bert, Ida Chavez and husband, Louis and Mary Nilsen all of Albuquerque; and Priscilla Otero and husband, Carl of El Paso, TX; and many nieces, nephews, and special friends. He loved sports, travel, and cooking his favorite foods. His smile and laughter will be greatly missed by all who knew him. A Rosary will be recited Thursday, November 11, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Westside Chapel with Deacon Bob Lewis reciting. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, November 12, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 1860 Griegos Rd. NW, Fr. Ray Aragon, celebrant. Interment will be at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300