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Arthur Baca Obituary
Arthur J. Baca passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, Sept. 22. He was born in Las Vegas, New Mexico.
Art retired from work as a cement finisher in the construction trade after 30 years. He was also a member of The Charro Association. Art enjoyed horseback riding, camping, fishing and, especially, his family. He was loved very much and will be missed. We were blessed to have had him in our lives.
Art leaves behind to treasure his legacy his devoted wife, Ida Baca; sons, Angel (Gwen)
Chavarria with five children; 14 grandchildren, Frank Chavarria, with eight children; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, Carlos Chavarria with four children and eight grandchildren, Lupe Chavarria with five children and seven grand-children; daughters, Adela (Jack) Rodriguez with seven children and nine grandchildren, Rebbeca Baca with three children and three grandchildren, Debra (Moe) Grigg, with three children and
one grandchild, and Cris Baca with three children, for a total of four sons, four daughters, 38 grand-children, 46 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27, with a vigil at 7 p.m. at Skyview Funeral Chapel, 200 Rollingwood Drive, Vallejo, CA 94591.
Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28, at St. Basil the Great Catholic Church, 1225 Tuolumne St., Vallejo. Inurnment will be private.
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Memories and Condolences
for Arthur Baca
October 1, 2010
We wanted to let all of you know that we are sorry for your loss. We have so many memories of Art (back in the day). They were all good. We think of you all often and will keep yous and Mom (Ida) in our prayers. I can't think of anything as difficult as losing our parents. Cherish the memories. Those are God's gift to us. With all our love, Rico and Yolanda Calbert
October 1, 2010
My deepest sympathies to the Baca Family. Big hug to you Lita from Helen & Esme. xoxoxo
September 28, 2010
Our deepest sympathies to the Baca Family. Our prayers are with the Baca Family.
From the deCastro family
September 27, 2010
sorry about your loss your dad was a nice man . your dad love some bud's burgers . well miss your dad at bud's burgers
Kissinger Family
September 27, 2010
Our deepest sympathies to the Baca family. Our hearts and the hearts of the St. Basil faith community stand with you in prayer.
September 27, 2010
Debra, Lita & Family,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Even when our parents are very ill and we half expect it, we are never prepared for the loss. Please know my prayers and thoughts are with you in this difficult time of healing. May God be with your entire family.
Love, Kathy Gillin
Trujillo Family
September 27, 2010
Ida & family,
Our thoughts are with you in your time of grief. May his memory bring you comfort and peace.
Christina Lee
September 25, 2010
Thank you for all the things that you taught my brother and I, I feel blessed to have called you dad. I will miss you.
My deepest sympathies and prayers go out to everyone.
September 25, 2010
SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS CATHY MAY BACA AND FAMILY
Terry Grigg
September 25, 2010
Dear Debra, My sincere condolences to you and your family in the passing of your Father. I pray that loving memories will help to soften the pain of your great loss.
God Bless with Love, Terry
Skyview Memorial Lawn
September 24, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
September 24, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jim & Melanie Elizalde
Sharon S
September 24, 2010
Deepest sympathies to the family.Met him many yrs ago...Your in our prayers!
September 24, 2010
Our prayers and thoughts are with your family..Delos Reyes Family
Paul Bernal
September 24, 2010
My deepest sympathies to my Aunt Ida & my cousins. Always the best of times when our families would get together. Uncle Art will be missed but never forgotten.
Dee Gutierrez
September 24, 2010
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family now and in the days ahead. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sylvia Lucero
September 24, 2010
Familia~My heart is sad for your loss & the loss of beautiful uncle. You are all in my prayers & heart~he left a beautiful legacy of family, heart & goodness in all of you!
Your niece & cousin~
Sylvia
Cristine Ray
September 24, 2010
So sorry to hear about your loss. He was a wonderful man and will be surely missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time and always. If you need anything at all please do not hesitate to contact us. With love, Jim, Cristine, Kimo and Cierra
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