John Caleb Baker

On Tuesday, November 3, 2026 John passed from this life to the next with the Lord and previous family members: parents, brother, sister-in-law, nephew and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. John was born on October 11, 1951 in Los Alamos, NM. John lived there with his parents and siblings until the death of his father Luther V. Baker. Upon his dad's death it necessitated a move since the housing was still owned by the government. His mother Elma Baker moved the children to Albuquerque. The death of his dad made life extremely challenging for his mother.

John graduated in 1969 from Highland High School. He entered the navy reserve and committed at the time to a two year enlistment. He served on aircraft carriers USS Kitty Hawk and USS Ticonderoga. John worked for GTE Lenkurt for a couple years, and then attended Eastern New Mexico University and graduated with a bachelor and master degrees. He worked two years for the NM State Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. In the mid 1980's he attended Cypress Community College in California graduating with a degree in mortuary science. Upon return to Albuquerque he worked for the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, also the Social Security Administration, in conjunction with his employment worked part and full time with Strong-Thorne Mortuary, and Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors. John retired in May 2009 as he said "he paid his dues". He married his wife Barbara on March 26, 1988 and is survived by her, and two daughters Karen Gonzalez and husband John Alex Gonzalez, Kelly Parrish and husband Clay Dorrenbacher. And grandchildren John Austin Gonzalez, Julia Gonzalez, Keali Dorrenbacher, and Kyra Parrish, and great-granddaughter Olive Casperson.

Monday, November 16, 2026 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm there will be a viewing and visitation at the FRENCH- Wyoming.

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at FRENCH- Lomas funeral services will be from 10:00am - 12:00pm, from 12:00pm - 2:30pm reception onsite, and 3:00pm burial at Sunset Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions can be made to any organization that finds homes for homeless pets.

Services under the care of FRENCH Funerals and Cremations.