Joan Baca Memoriam

October 1, 1934 - September 17, 2016 Last year on September 18 you were called to leave us, but we, your family, friends, and students remember you who will live forever in our hearts. Your loving, energetic, enthusiastic spirit will forever be an inspiration to us.

Published by Los Angeles Times from Sep. 6 to Sep. 18, 2017.
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Very sorry for your loss. May Gods loving words found in Isaiah 57:15 NWT give you a measure of comfort at this time of need.

September 15, 2017

I'm so sorry for your loss. It is so hard to lose someone we love in death. May our Heavenly Father give you the comfort and peace that you need now and in the days ahead. John 6:40

September 14, 2017

My deepest sympathies for the Baca family and your loss. May Jehovah comfort you during these difficult times (Romans 15:4).

Soliz

September 14, 2017

I just wanted to let you know how sorry I am for your loss of Joan. It's never easy to go through loosing someone you dearly love. I hope you can find some comfort in your time of loss. Reading Isaiah 61: 1,2 helped me when I was going through my loss.

Carla

September 9, 2017

My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring comfort. Knowing that there's a hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.

Louise

September 9, 2017

I'm so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing how much God cares for you and He will help you during this time. (1pet.5:7) MR...

September 8, 2017

My deepest condolences! Joan will never be forgotten! Psalm 112:6

September 7, 2017

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