It is with profound sadness that our family announces the passing of Noah C De Baca, 24 from Albuquerque, New Mexico, on April 4, 2026, at too early of an age. Born on November 5, 2001, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, he was the beloved son of Kristy and Valentin C De Baca and brother of Isabelle C De Baca.

He graduated from Albuquerque Talent Development Academy in May 2020 and developed numerous friendships in his tenure there. He received a Certificate of Achievement for outstanding Community of Service contributions. Also as a student he received an achievement ribbon for successful completion of all requirements in the Civil Air Patrol Cadet program.

Noah was known for his vibrant personality, his passion for knowing about cars, his awesome abilities to build complex Lego sets, his willingness to help those who needed help. He was an avid anime fan. He touched many lives with his helping hand and his generous heart. He will be missed and remembered for his bright smile and infectious laugh. He was the kind of person that could light up a room and when he met you, you were instantly considered a friend. He had a passion for different genres of music. He loved to cook. He loved to fix cars and he enjoyed playing video games with his friends and his sister.

Noah was preceded in death by his Grandpa Juan, his Poppi Sam (Godfather), his Grandma Judy and his Papa (Grandpa Ron). Noah leaves behind his parents, Valentin and Kristy, his sister Isabelle, his grandmother, Elsie, his Nonnie Barbara (Godmother), his Auntie Kathy and Uncle Bob (and his cousins Elisa and Emily), his uncle Kirk and his Auntie Shani, his uncle Marcos and Auntie Misha(and his cousins Carlos and Miki), his Auntie Rita (and his cousins Victoria and Marina), his Uncle Charles and his Auntie Lisa (and cousins, Olivia and Joshua) and many other dear family friends who cherished his friendship.

A celebration of Noah's life and service was held on April 18, 2026 at French's Funeral home. A tribute to Noah celebrating memories was shared at the service. They are of young boy, who grew up into a young man and then an adult. A son who was full of energy, had a warm and kind heart. A son with a big bright smile and a funny laugh. A son who was helpful to those he met. A son that for that first time when you met him thought of you as a friend. A son that used the term 'I got you' as a form of love. A son that told you 'I love you' at the end of every conversation he had with you. A son who had a passion for many genres of music and who listened to it because it soothed him. A son who touched many lives with his kindness and helping hand. A son who could light up an entire room just by showing up. A son that we loved with all our heart and soul. A son that we thank God for and will continue to love every day of our lives. A son that we are proud of to call our own because he was our own. A son who now has his wings and is up in heaven with this grandparents watching over us. A son gone much too soon. A son who was special in every way in our lives and a son, Noah Lawrence C De Baca, who will be forever in our hearts. We love you Noah and thank you to God for placing him in our care and for trusting us to be his parents. We are so grateful to you Lord that you provided this most wonderful opportunity for us.