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Obituary for BACA


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday August 26, 2014

BACA, PAT M. Pat M. Baca, 87, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on August 23, 2014. He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Agnes A. Baca; his parents, Santiago and Filomena Baca, and brother Dave R. Baca. Mr. Baca is survived by his two sons: Pat E. Baca Jr., and Michael A. Baca and wife Brenda; daughter Liz Metzner and husband Frank; eight grandchildren: Tim and wife Michelle, Richard, Annette and husband Art, Jenniel, Andrea, Daniel, Valerie, and Zachary; great-grandchildren: Isaac, Arturo, Joseph, Brianna, Bryanna, Alyssanna, Richard, Gabriella, and Izaiah; brother Jimmy Baca and wife Lillian; sister Irene Rivera and husband Fermin; and several other nieces and nephews. Pat worked in construction as a plasterer all his life and after retiring, he enjoyed going to the senior center dances, field trips, and visiting with all his friends. He was also an avid walker and has been a member of San Jose Catholic Church for the past 45 years. Pat's Life Celebration will begin with a Rosary on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. at San Jose Church, 2401 Broadway Blvd SE, 87102, followed by a Mass at 12:00 noon also at San Jose Church. Burial will be at San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Timothy Baca, Daniel Baca, Zachary Metzner, Danny Baca, Mike Esquibel, and Jose Villegas. Honorary pallbearers will be Hermon Montoya, Anthony (Tony) Montoya, and Winn Wadell. A very special thank you to Heartland Hospice--Teresa, Lisa, and all the staff who took wonderful care of our dad. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Barelas Senior Center located at 714 Seventh St SW, 87102. Please visit Pat's online guestbook at www.SalazarMortuary.com. SALAZAR MORTUARY 400 Third Street SW 242-1133