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Edward Baca Obituary
Lieutenant General (Ret) Edward D. Baca, age 82, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, after over a year-long battle with Leukemia. He is preceded in death by his youngest of seven children, Daniel. He is survived by his bride of 62 years, his "Yellow Rose of Texas" Rita.
LTG (R) Baca is survived by six of his children, Brian and his wife, Penny, Brenda, and her husband, Glen, Karen, and her husband, Gert, Mark and his wife, Trisha, Michelle and David. He had 23 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers, Sam and Bob Baca.
LTG (R) Baca left a legacy of commitment of service to his country and his family. His military career included 41 years of distinguished service culminating in an appointment by the President of the United States to the position of Chief, National Guard Bureau in the Pentagon. Previously he served for 12 years as The Adjutant General of the New Mexico National Guard. He gained a national reputation for the National Guard's involvement in community-related activities to include extensive involvement in Counterdrug and Drug Demand Reduction activities and Youth-at-Risk Programs. He was widely recognized as a champion of veterans and was a role model for Hispanic and other minority youth. At the onset of the Vietnam Conflict, he volunteered for active duty and overseas deployment and served in the Republic of Vietnam.
LTG (R) Baca made it his mission to share the history of the heroics of the soldiers, better known as "The Battling Bastards of Bataan" and Jose Quintero's Flag story. He told the story of this flag and its creator in every state and territory to include all seven continents; sharing the strength, character, and incredible patriotism that ultimately saved hundreds of lives.
The Baca family would like to express its extreme gratitude to the Prince of Peace Catholic Church Community and especially to Father Michael Shea. Father Mike was our Dad's best friend and provided our family with the strength to move forward and has always been with our family every step of the way.
Services will be on Monday, September 21, 2020, 10:00 a.m., at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 12500 Carmel Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87122. COVID19 mandates will be strictly adhered to. The Services will be via live stream at www.popabq.org, Prince of Peace Live Mass link. Please visit our online guestbook for
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Marganne Hesch-Glasser
October 4, 2020
Brenda, Brian, & family--condolences. I so well remember the youthful vitality of both your parents while you were at St. Mike's, and what a splendid family. Marganne Hesch-Glasser.
Josephine F. Martinez
September 22, 2020
With heartful sympathy and deepest condolences Rita for you and your family. God will always be with you and give you the strength to endure the loss of your honorable, exemplary husband, father, grandfather and friend. God Bless You. With loving thoughts and prayers. Josephine Martinez and E. J. (Jude) Martinez. Friends
Capt. Armando Pollack
September 21, 2020
Vaya con Dios Lt. General Edward D.Baca. Lt.Gen Baca was instrumental in implementing a community base substance abuse prevention program within the Nation Guard with great succrss. This model was a National model that saved many lives. I salute Lt.Gen Baca for a incredible initiative. My condolence to his family!
Mr. and Mrs. Willard Lamb CW4 Ret
September 21, 2020
Mrs Baca and family we are so sorry to learn of your loss.
Don Gonzalez
September 21, 2020
Dado, my friend since the 1st grade at St Michaels, you fought hard and you won the war. Chapo
Phillip Trujillo
September 20, 2020
I will always remember LTG (R) BACA In 1990 he gave us the members if the 720th Transportation Company a speech before we departed to what we k ow of today as Desert Storm, he said you are representing New Mexico "CON HUEVOS" We set the bar high as we were the first company at mobilization station in Ft Bliss to be ready for mobilizing ahead of sny other unit across the Country. Many 720th and New Mexico Units have fought in Bataan, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, Afganistan and without those words of encouragement and support many of us wouldn't be here today. RIP and may the memories of your leadership last a long time.
Jerry & Kathy Romero
September 19, 2020
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Our deepest condolences to you Rita and family for the loss of your husband, dad, and grandfather and friend to many. Our prayers are thoughts are with you. May Lt. General Edward D.Baca Rest in Peace and the perpetual light shine upon him in Jesus Christ name Amen
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