David C De Baca

David C De Baca, age 74, passed away on Saturday 19, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. He was born on September 13, 1946.

David was a Christian first and a Marine second. He was a member of the Second Presbyterian Church. Upon his graduation from Menaul High School, he joined the United States Marine Corps at the age of seventeen. He served two tours in Vietnam, where he received many medals, including two Purple Hearts. Upon returning home to the United States he then met his wife, Martha Grace. They married in 1967 and had two boys Davey and Eddie. David was better known as Sgt., to most of his friends. David attended Stanford University and the University of Albuquerque, where he received his degree in Criminology. He enjoyed helping others, he coached at the University of Albuquerque and Albuquerque Public Schools. He also, coached his two boys in baseball for many years, under PAL (Police Athletic League). David volunteered in many places, DAV (Disabled American Veterans), American Legions, the Veterans Hospital, feeding the homeless, and several churches. He had a fulfilling life.

David was preceded in death by his father, Thomas C De Baca; his mother, Dora Quintana C De Baca; his wife, Martha Grace; and one of his sons, Eddie C De Baca. He is survived by a son, Davey C De Baca; two grandchildren, David C De Baca and Giovanna C De Baca; his sisters, Martha Blea of Seattle, and Sherry Rios and husband, Jessie of Albuquerque; his four nieces, Shirley and Wendy Blea, Elaine Martinez and Elieen Rios-Stump; and five great-nieces and nephews, who messed around with their uncle and called him uncle Strawberry.

Services will be held on Friday, October 2, 2020, 11:00 a.m., at FRENCH – University. There will be a live broadcast of the memorial for those unable to attend in person by clicking on the link below. He will be laid to rest in Santa Fe National Cemetery. He was very loved and will be greatly missed.