 BACA, ANTHONY DOMINIC age 59, passed away peacefully at Lovelace Hospital in the Gentiva Hospice Unit on September 27, 2014. He was preceded in death by beloved son Adam Dominic Baca; his parents Antonio D. and Carmen R. Baca; his brother Philip A. Baca; his nephew Stephen Baca Jr.; and his brother-in-law Clare Casey. He is survived by his loving daughter Maggie Baca; loving grandchildren: Carlos Julian Romero, Aurora Baca and Audrey Baca; his siblings: Linda Casey Poepsel and husband Jim, Rebecca Castellano and husband, Orlando, Francis Baca and wife Lucero, Mary Orr and husband Gary, Deborah Baca and Stephen Baca; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive him as well as his very special Auntie Vangie Baca. He is also survived by his former wife and dear friend Dorothy Starr and her husband Clark. Anthony was born and raised in Las Vegas, New Mexico. He relocated to Albuquerque in 2002 to be close to his daughter and her family. Anthony spent his entire life in retail work starting when he was 16 years old at Safeway in Las Vegas. And in his later years, he did lots of volunteer work. But mostly he will be remembered for his generosity and kindness to all. He took selfless care of his mother for several years until her passing in 2000. He enjoyed his home and always kept it clean and homey for himself and a steady stream of family and friends who visited. He was "Grandpa Duck" to his grandchildren and to all their friends all of whom have had dinner at his home. He loved to cook and to eat with family and friends. A celebration of Anthony's life will take place Tuesday, September 30, 2014 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Lodge at 1101 Indian School Rd NE, 87102. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Ryan White Foundation online at rsfhfoundation.org or St. Jude's at StJude.org in Anthony's name. The family would like to offer thanks to the Gentiva and the ICU Staff at Lovelace Hospital, his very special case manager Kelly Lister with NMAS and especially to Dr. Ryan Tyner whose kindness Anthony's family will forever hold dear to their hearts. Please visit Anthony's guest register at www.RiversideFunerals.com. Arrangements entrusted to Riverside Funeral Home, 225, San Mateo NE, Albuquerque, NM. Phone: 505-764-9663.
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