Phillip Baca

Phillip "Pilo" "Felipe" Baca, 75, a former resident of Santa Fe and a resident of Albuquerque for the past 55 years, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2011 with his loving family at his side. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Juanita Montoya Baca; children, Liz Marquez and husband, Abel of Peralta, NM and Chris Baca and wife, Leona of Rio Rancho, NM; grandchildren, Tim Sanchez, Shelly Baca, Christopher Baca; great-grandchildren, Richard, Destiny, Dejah, and Robbie; sisters, Ricky Smith and Anita Andrade and husband, Joe; numerous nieces and nephews; and many other relatives and friends. Pilo was preceded in death by his mother, Cecilia; brother Dalio; and uncle, Tio Juan. He was born on May 1, 1936 in Shafter, TX.

Phillip worked for Albuquerque Film Service and Southwest Photo as a photo-finisher. He loved fishing on the Pecos and restoring his 1970 Chevelle. Felipe also loved Spanish music. He had a big-heart, always being there for everyone including his nieces and nephews, to whom he was like a Dad. Pilo was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Friends may visit French --University Chapel, Sunday, July 10, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. to a Rosary at 6:30 p.m. A Reception will follow. Cremation and private disposition will take place.