Gilbert Leo Baca Sr

Gilbert Leo Baca Sr. 4/20/53-3/21/14 The Baca family is saddened to announce the death of Gilbert Leo Baca Sr., beloved son, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend. He blessed us with 60 years of loyalty, hard work, and good humor. Gilbert was born April 20, 1953, the third of six children of Victor and Annie Baca. Gilbert served our country proud as a Marine during the Vietnam Era. He then worked for PNM and retired after 30 years from General Electric as an Aircraft Engine Inspector and Union Steward. Gilbert was an avid Steeler and LA Laker sports fan. He also enjoyed fishing and watching his grandson Joel play soccer and baseball. Through his service with the Marine Corps and General Electric, he lived up to the Marine Corps motto of "Semper Fidelis" (Always Faithful). Gilbert was always there for his loved ones and helped care for his mother. Gilbert is preceded in death by his father, Victor and his brothers Victor Jr. and Robert "Rocky," he is survived by his loving mother, Annie, daughter Rebecca and grandson Joel, his son Gilbert Jr. and future wife, Renay, his sister Theresa and husband Jerry, his brother Patrick and wife Rose, his brother Paul and wife Vicki, Rebecca's mother, Georgia, and numerous nephews and nieces. Gilbert was a good man with a heart of gold and will be missed dearly. Rosary will be recited at San Felipe de Neri, Sunday, March 30, 2014 at 6:00 pm. Mass will be held on Monday, March 31, 2014 at 9:00 am also at San Felipe de Neri. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery on Monday, March 31, 2014, at 2:15pm. Please visit our online guestbook for Gilbert at . FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333