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Obituary for BACA


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday July 13, 2011

JUAN May 7, 1933 to July 11, 2011, age 78, went to be with our Lord after a long battle with oral cancer. Mr. Baca was preceded in death by his parents, Jose M. Baca Sr. and Paulita J. Baca; and his brother, Jose M. Baca Jr. Mr. Baca is survived by his sisters, Rita, Soila and Elena (Mark); his brothers, Richard, Robert (Anna), and Ray (Grace); his children, Eloy Linda, Donna, Theresa, Juan Jr., and Lucille; 18 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; the mother of his children, Felicita Arevalos; his good friends, Moises Chavez and Ray Candelaria. Mr. Baca was a gardener planting mostly blue corn and chili. He loved animals, especially his chickens. His favorite place to go was "El Pino" where he said he felt at peace. He also like going to "66" casino. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and many cousins who thought the world of him. Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at his request. Arrangments by: Gabaldon Mortuary, Inc. 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861