Priscilla Theresa (Pat) Otero

Passed away on Friday, March 28, 2014 at the age of 85. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl J. Otero; father, Juan D. Baca; mother, Romanita (Sanchez) Baca; and brothers, Ben, David, Ray, and Joe Baca. Pat was born into a large family of 12, 6 boys and 6 girls. She is survived by her sisters, Dorothy Sanchez, Sara Kropp, Martha and husband, Bert J. Terrazas, Ida and husband, Louis Chavez, and Mary Nilsen; brothers, Max Baca, and John and wife, Mary Louise Baca. Pat has many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Pat graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1948, later attended Browning Commercial School, and The University of New Mexico. Pat was employed by Presbyterian Hospital, The Santa Fe Railroad Hospital, and then the University of New Mexico. She held various administration positions during her years of employment and thoroughly enjoyed her work. Pat and her husband retired at a young age and enjoyed traveling all over the US and abroad. After some time traveling, they retired to El Paso, Texas. They lived in El Paso for about 25 years. Pat and her husband fell ill and were moved back to Albuquerque by her brother John. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the Alzheimer's Association in honor of Priscilla Otero. A Memorial Rosary will be recited Thursday, April 3, 2014, 7:00 p.m., at FRENCH - University. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Friday, April 4, 2014, 11:00 a.m., at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 1818 Coal Pl. SE. Pallbearers will be Chuck Sanchez, Gary Chavez, John A. Baca, and Isidore Baca. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. FRENCH - University