John Fred Bacca

Las Cruces - Born in Raton, NM on April 11, 1948 to John and Mabel Bacca. The oldest of 5 siblings John graduated from Raton High School in 1966. He volunteered for the US Army in 1967 and did two tours in Vietnam. He made the Army his career for 20 years, stationed many places in the world with Alaska being his favorite as he enjoyed nature, camping, hunting and fishing. He moved back to NM and attended Trinidad Junior College receiving a diploma in Occupational Safety.

He worked for the State of NM and Albuquerque Public Schools, utilizing his occupational safety experience. Working for the State, he met Stella and they were married in 1998. They moved to Las Cruces NM in 2006 where he passed on September 2, 2025.

John was an active member of Our Lady of Health Catholic Church where he made many friends connected through is strong faith.

John is survived by his wife Stella, sister Carol, brother Greg and brother-in-law Pat. John has one son Daniel in Memphis TN, two granddaughters and one great granddaughter. John had many aunts and uncles with several cousins who looked up to him as a brother, friend and all around happy person. All will deeply miss him. We love you, John.

In lieu of flowers please donate to a charity close to your heart in memory of John.

A memorial mass will be celebrated in Las Cruces on September 15, 2025 at 12:00 noon at Our Lady of Health Catholic Church. Funeral Mass and burial will be in Raton. Dates will be announced.