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Guadalupe Baca Obituary

Our beloved mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend, Guadalupe "Lupe" Moralez Baca, 92, of Las Cruces, entered eternal life Monday, Feb. 16, 2015, at La Posada- Mesilla Valley Hospice surrounded by her loving family. Lupe, as she was fondly known to family and friends, was born Dec. 12, 1922, in Anthony to Catarino and Rosaura Cordero Moralez. She was a homemaker, a member of the Women's Auxiliary of VFW Post 3242, and the Roman Catholic Church.
Those left to mourn her passing include one son, Mario Baca of Hawaii; two daughters, Marla Hinojos and husband, Louie, of Las Cruces, and Linda Apodaca and companion, Tracy Jo, of Los Angeles, California; two brothers, Fernando Moralez and wife, Celia, of Palm Springs, California, and Ezequiel Moralez of Blythe, California; two sisters, Rosaura Garcia of Chamberino and Esperanza Garcia of Mesquite. Others survivors include 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Lupe was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Juvenal Baca; two sons, Freddie and Juvenal Baca Jr.; a daughter, Jacqueline Baca; six brothers and one sister.
Visitation for Mrs. Baca will begin at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23, 2015, in St. Genevieve's Catholic Church, 100 S. Espina, where the prayer vigil is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. The holy Mass of resurrection will follow immediately thereafter with the Rev. Alejandro Reyes officiating. Cremation will take place and inurnment of cremains will be held at a later date in St. Genevieve's Columbarium.
Serving as casket bearers will be Elton Tabenner, Ben Baldwin, Jorge Gutierrez, Louie Hinojos, Mario Baca, Gil Padilla and Ray Heredia.
Service arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels of Las Cruces and Sunset Crematory, 300 E. Boutz Road 527-2222. Your exclusive providers for "Veterans and Family Memorial Care". For online condolences log on to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Las Cruces Sun-News on Feb. 21, 2015.

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david alvarez

March 4, 2015

I will miss you Nina Lupe. I remember the many great times we had visiting you when I was little. All my love and respect.

Tito & Kathy Bustos

February 23, 2015

Marla and family, our deepest sympathy on the passing of your beloved mother. Tito and I will miss her deeply. Prayers extended to all the family.

JOHNNY & KATHY GARCIA

February 23, 2015

Marla, deepest condolences to you and the family. May God bless you during this time.

February 23, 2015

Marla, deepest condolences to you and the family. May God Bless you during this time.

Chavelo & Lourdes Flores

February 22, 2015

Tia Lupe traveled, lived in exotic locations, forged many frienships, and lived to the fullest! Rest in peace!

Christine Morales

February 21, 2015

In loving memory of our Aunt Lupe. May you rest in peace.... Marion and family.

Eva & Donna White

February 21, 2015

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Delia Nabarro

February 21, 2015

May you rest in peace my friend...So sorry for your loss Marla and family.

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