David Maurice Baca

David Maurice Baca went home to be with our Lord on August 12, 2016.  David was born on Jan. 19, 1938 to Robert B. Baca and Teresita (Torres) Baca in Socorro, NM:

David is preceded in death by his first wife Margaret (Romero-Baca) Thomas and his second wife Marie Garcia Baca; two older brothers and an older sister whom went home with the Lord at infancy: Robert Lewis, Raymond Eugene and  Lily Florence; brothers Robert (Bobby) C. Baca and Edward (Eddie) Baca; his nieces Janice (Baca) Schwartzenberg and Julie Andra (Serna) Gonzales.

David is survived by his sons:  Davey T. Baca (Jolene) of Alb.; Daniel R. Baca of Socorro, Dennis S. Baca of SF,  Felipe A. Baca and his companion Francine Garcia of Socorro. One daughter Monica L. (Baca) Gallegos-Ruiz of Socorro and his best friend in the world and laughing-buddy Anita Guerra.

David is also survived by his two loving sisters Theresa Rios (Manny Rios) and Maryetta Serna (Rey Serna), both of Socorro. He is survived by his grandchildren:  Natalie Jean Baca (Nick Chasteen) of Phoenix, AZ; Naudia Baca of Socorro; twins Justin and Jeremy of Alb.; Cristal E.S. Salas (Jared Vallejos) of Socorro; Elliott S. Coffey and Cristi A. Coffey of Austin, TX.; Adrian Baca of Socorro; Thomas Unale Baca and Daniel Unale Baca of Alb.; Abigale Baca and Cody Marquez Baca of Socorro; Kenisha Reyes (Patrick Sr.) (Saphire, Edward, Trinity,Roselyn and Patrick Jr.) and James Garcia of Alb.; 5 great-grandchildren: Rey Lucero and Roman Lucero of Lemitar; Max Unale (Baca) and Abraham Baca of Alb.; and the 5th on his (Kalvin Lee Vallejos) way in November; also many nieces and nephews:  Cindy Gonzales (Sammy), Robert James Baca (Nancy), Morris Gonzales (Donna), Bobby Gonzales (Arlene), Ricky Ramirez (Sheila), Johnny Ramirez, Allegra Lujan (Isaac), Tony Baca (Margaret) and Joe Baca (Sherri); along with many great nieces and nephews, cousins, friends and acquaintances.

Dave was a member of the Heritage group in Socorro as well as the Socorro Senior Center.  He surely enjoyed mingling with all of his wonderful friends in both places.
David loved living life. He was known as "Goblin” to everyone back in the day and was referred to as the best dancer in the world!  He enjoyed taking road trips throughout NM as he had a great appreciation for the history of it all.  He sure loved Laughlin, NV, traveling to Virginia and many other places David was a very musical guy!  He loved playing the harmonica, bongos, congas and drums. Dave absolutely loved his western movies, whether it be via television or the hundreds of DVD's and VHS's he owned.  Dave worked with Creamland Daries as well as in construction and was a professional painter.

David will surely be missed by his family and so many others. His gentle ways, his jokes, his laughter, his generosity and oh so loving way he interacted with family, friends and community.
Please join us in celebrating David's life at Old San Miguel Mission on Friday August 19, 2016.
Rosary begins @ 8:30 a.m. and Funeral immediately following @ 9:00 a.m.  Interment at San Miguel Cemetery.

Also, please join us for his reception to be at Eagles Club in Socorro immediately following interment.  We look forward to gathering with everyone so dear to Daddy!  God Bless you!