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Baca -- Victoria (Vicki) Bargas Baca, 83, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on August 5, 1999 surrounded by her family. She is survived by her daughter, Imelda Martinez and husband, Vivian of Denver, CO; son, Leonard Baca and wife, Eleanor of Louisville, CO; and daughter, Mary Lou Jaramillo and husband, Placido of Dallas, TX; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and her only surviving sister, Jennie Bargas Garcia of Albuquerque. Mr. Baca joins her husband, Marcus, who recently passed away, and with whom she shared 63 years of marriage. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Marie Adele; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Mrs. Baca was born in Albuquerque to Martin and Victoriana Bargas. Vicki was a faithful Catholic and was actively involved in church activities throughout her life. she loved sewing, painting, and dancing the polka. Vicki opened her home to all and nurtured them with warmth, humor, and her delicious meals. She devoted her final years to caring for her husband at home during his long illness. Vicki seasoned our lives with love and brought brightness to the world, which will live on in the hearts of her large extended family and many friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 6:00 p.m., Sunday, August 8, 1999, at Church of the Risen Savior with her brother-in-law, Father Paul Baca officiating. Friends may visit Mrs. Baca at the church before Mass. Interment will take place 9:00 a.m., Monday, August 9, 1999, at Mount Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family asks that donations be made to Saint Vincent de Paul at Church of the Risen Savior. Sandia Funeral Care, 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Albuquerque.
        Published on: Sun August 08, 1999