KENNETH DUANE BACA 41, of Santa Fe, NM, passed away suddenly on Friday May 10th, 2013. Kenneth was born in Santa Fe, NM, March 9th, 1972. He attended Santa Fe High School in Santa Fe, NM. He continued his education at the University of New Mexico where he graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science. He was home alone at the time of his passing, but was sharing his home with his live in girlfriend Victoria Amtrillo. Kenneth will always be remembered for his love of family and enthusiasm for sports. As a young man he enjoyed playing and watching sports with his brothers and his friends. He was always an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and while attending the University of New Mexico he became a loyal Lobo athletics supporter. Kenneth enjoyed sharing his affinity for sports with his family and by taking them to NFL and Lobo games. Kenneth held a special place in his heart for his Grandmother Patrica Kraul, no words could ever accurately convey their relationship; the only word that comes close is love. Kenneth is survived by his Parents Sandra Mares, Edward Mares, and Raymond Baca; Grandmother Patricia Kraul; brother, Patrick Mares and his spouse Melyssa and their 2 sons Patrick and Anton; brother, Michael Mares and his 2 daughters, Latisha and Jodesa; brother, Jason Mares his spouse Erika and their 2 daughters Emeralda, and Lucia and their son Vincent; brother Johnathan Mares; sister, Tracy Mares and her son Dominic; sister, Victoria Mares and her son Matthew and many Aunts, Uncles and several other relatives and friends who loved him very much. A Rosary service will be held Thursday May 16th at Rosario Chapel 540 Rosario Blvd Santa Fe, NM at 7:00PM. Funeral services will be Friday May 17th at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi at 10:00AM. Rivera Family Funerals and Cremations 417 East Rodeo Rd. Santa Fe, NM 87505 Phone: (505) 989-7032 Fax: (505) 820-0435 santafefuneraloption.com
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I can´t believe it´s been ten years. I still think about you and will always remember our good times together! Rest in peace brother!
Katherine Koomoa
May 9, 2023
R.I.P. KENNETH. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOUR FAMILY. I CAN'T BELIEVE YOUR GONE. I REMEMBER LAST YEAR WHEN U.SAW YOUR NIECE JODESSA YOU WERE SO HAPPY TO SEE HER Again YOU WERE A WONDERFUL PERSON WITH A BIG HEART. YOU WILL BE MISSED VERY MUCH.
erica jodessa and carlysia
June 27, 2013
I am so sad to hear of Ken's passing. Your family is in our prayers. Bree & Girls
Bree Shafer
May 23, 2013
You have my deepest sympathy. May good memories provide solace for your family during this challenging time and may God provide you with the assurance that you will see your loved one again in Paradise. (John 17:3)
Pat
May 20, 2013
Rest in peace Ken. My condolences and prayers to the Baca and Mares family.
Marc G
May 17, 2013
May you rest in peace. God bless the Baca family at this time of need and sudden loss. I will always remember Kenneth as kids going to Kearney Elementary School. Very sweet person.
Audrey Mendonca-Trujillo
May 17, 2013
My deepest condolences to Kenneth's family and friends. I also have great memories from Acequia Madre and walking home together after school down San Antonio street. Rest in peace Kenneth.
Anita (Morales) Ashfield-Salter
May 17, 2013
Prayers and Condolences go out to Kenneth's Family. He will be missed by many.
Russell Romero
May 17, 2013
R.I.P- Kenneth i was so sad to hear of your passing we were neighbors for as long as i can remember . some of my best memories are of you me mark sanchez and adam playing video games and riding our bikes in the neighborhood. you will truly be missed my friend. god bless your family my prayers and sympathy go out to them. see you in heaven =)
lauriann apodaca
May 16, 2013
We are so sorry to hear such sad news. Kenneth was a sweetheart. He was such a fun person to be around and an all around good guy. We will miss him. Sending condolences to his family and loved ones.
Ceslie & Amanda Griggs/ Griggs-Fleming
May 16, 2013
We will miss Kenneth's smile & mellow personality. Remember - our loved ones never truly leave us. Memories of them fill our hearts, slowly mending us day by day. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Lidoro & Flora (Baca) Maestas - Denver, Colorado
May 16, 2013
We are gonna miss you hito, Love auntie net & lonnie
May 16, 2013
Sending our deepest condolences to Kenneth's family. May you find comfort that he is at peace. He will be greatly missed by us and all who knew him. Our many memories of Kenneth will keep us smiling. Much love forever.
Erik and Lisa Hilgerdt
May 16, 2013
I have many fond memories of Kenneth. He will always have a special place in my heart and will be missed dearly. My condolences to his family and may Kenneth rest in peace.
Katherine Koomoa-Luckie
May 16, 2013
I have some great memories camping and fishing with Kenny back in the day, along with Mike Taliman. I'll never forget that smile, it was contagious. Rest in peace Kenny!
Jasper Dancer
May 15, 2013
RIP Ken! Say hi to Taliman for us.
Aron Fleming
May 15, 2013
Garcia street will never be the same! Great memories at Acequia Madre. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
Kevin Nashan
May 15, 2013
My deepest condolences to the entire family. His infectious smile & kind personality will be always remembered. I have fond memories growing up with Kenneth; school, soccer practice, playing along the Acequia Madre. My prayers and thoughts are with you, Blessings. ~BDailey, Santa Fe, NM
May 15, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you all! Stay strong and may God grant you some peace during this tragedy.
Nancy McCluskey
May 15, 2013
RIP Ken. You were like a brother to me and I know your friend Mike T. was there to welcome you to heaven. We all love you very much! Miera Taliman Family
Natasha Miera Page
May 15, 2013
May the Lord bless all of Kenneth's family in this time of remembering him.
Jerry Coryell
May 15, 2013
My sincere condolence to the family of Kenneth. I remember him with those big green eyes in school. My thoughts and Prayers are with you during this time.
Tina Maes-Baca
May 15, 2013
Still cannot believe Ken is gone, I played youth soccer with him in 3rd grade and continued our friendship while we went to high school and college. I have become close to the Kraul family thanks to him. May he rest in peace.
Cody Potter
May 15, 2013
My deepest condolences to everyone, I was so shocked to hear this news. I have so many crazy memories of Kenneth from high school that it's hard to pick just one to share! I know he was well loved and will be remembered by many.
Ana (Ware) June
May 15, 2013
I am so sorry to hear about Kenneth. I played with him when I was just a little kid. My parents David and Charlotte were his Godparents.
David Duran Jr.
May 15, 2013
My condolences to Kenneth's loved ones. I went to Acequia Madre with Kenneth and will never forget our recess games of football. He was always Danny White. He introduced me to the Cowboys before I knew what football was!
Jesse Roach
May 15, 2013
With sincere sympathy to Kenneth's family for their loss.
Hilda Baca
May 15, 2013
We will never forget, never stop loving, all ways, forever!
d Strever
May 15, 2013
I'm so sad to hear of his passing. I knew him from 5th grade on through high school. My sympathies to the family.
Deb (Dodge) Winton
May 15, 2013
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