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BACA -- Refugio M. Baca, 75, a life-long resident of Estancia, NM, was called to his heavenly home on Sunday, December 13, 2009. "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." Refugio is survived by several nephews and nieces as well as numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Antonio and Petra Baca; brothers, Damacio Baca, Jimmy Baca, Charlie Baca; and sister, Jessie Baca Candelaria. Refugio worked for many years as a ranch hand at various ranches throughout the Estancia Valley and then was employed by the NM State Highway Department for several years. He will always be remembered by his beautiful smile and his sense of humor. Rosary will be recited on Friday, December 18, 2009, 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 4020 Lomas Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, December 19, 2009, 10:00 a.m. at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Estancia, NM. Interment will follow at the Estancia Cemetery. French 1111 University Blvd, NE (505) 843-6333
        Published on: Wed December 16, 2009