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Sheelagh A. Baka

FUNERAL HOME

Passalacqua Funeral Chapel

901 W Second Street

Benicia, California

Sheelagh Baka Obituary

Sheelagh A. Baka March 20, 1930-December 18, 2005 Sheelagh A. Baka, 75, passed away peacefully on Sunday at her home in Benicia, surrounded by her family. Sheelagh was born and raised in Essex, England. She moved to Australia where she wed and eventually came to the United States. She moved to Terra Linda in 1965 and spent the next 28 years raising her four children and bringing happiness to every life she touched. She moved to Benicia in 2003 after her husband of 46 years passed away. Sheelagh was devoted to her community, family and faith. She was described as someone who "simply cannot be replaced" by her peers upon retirement after 20 years of service for the Dixie School District in Marin. She spent countless hours as a playground supervisor for the district and ultimately held the position of superintendent's assistant. Sheelagh instilled in her children a great love for reading, nature, gardening and education. She was a positive and loving influence at all times in their lives. She was always supportive in words and especially in actions. Whether being a first rate den mother for Girl and Cub Scouts or making costumes for school plays from scratch, she portrayed a supreme example of selflessness and kindness; it is said that she never once raised her voice. She was a member of St. Isabella's Catholic Church where she was a Eucharistic Minister, member of the Altar Guild and volunteer at many church functions and activities. She was a volunteer for the Meals on Wheels and St. Isabella's School. Her personal passions were the beautiful roses she grew in her garden, poetry, and playing tennis. Sheelagh is survived by her daughters Maureen Ruble of Benicia and Julia Davey of San Diego; son Gregory Baka of Saipan and five granddaughters and seven grandsons. She was preceded in death by her husband Geza Baka in 2003 and her son John Baka in 1995. A Memorial Mass will be held Thursday, December 29th at 11:00 AM at St. Isabella's Catholic Church, Freitas Prky. in Terra Linda followed by Inurnment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, San Rafael, CA. Family prefers donations to St. Isabella's Church. PASSALACQUA FUNERAL CHAPEL 707-745-3130

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Published by Marin Independent Journal on Dec. 22, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Sheelagh Baka

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36 Entries

Joseph Wilson

January 18, 2006

Greg: Lu Ann and I wish to express our sympathy for the loss you and your family have suffered. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow.

Mikel Schwab

January 9, 2006

Greg, All my sympathies. I will say a prayer for your mom. -Mikel

Vic Torres

January 9, 2006

Greg:

My brothers and I offer our condolences and will keep your mother in our prayers.

Torres Brothers

Eric Grégoire

January 5, 2006

Greg,

She will be with us in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest condolences to you and your family.

Eric, Wang Dan and Maria Grégoire

Sandra Cruz Miller

January 3, 2006

Dear Greg & Family:

I was very saddened to hear about the loss of your mother. She was a very lovely lady.

God bless you and your family.

Pierre Rouzier

December 31, 2005

Dear Greg,

Our sincerest thoughts and prayers for the loss of your mother. I truly value our friendship and being able to stay in touch with you over all these years. Give our love to your family.

Pierre and Arlene Rouzier (and family)

Christopher Stevenson

December 31, 2005

Dear Greg and family

Our sincere thoughts are with you on the loss of your mother. A wonderful person and god mother who will never be forgotten. Love Christopher, Evelyn, Georgina, Richard and Harry

Tom Buckley

December 30, 2005

Greg and Family-

Your Mom was devoted and loving to her family, her friends and her community. Our family offers you our condolences and prayers. Your friend Tom

Regina Filippi

December 29, 2005

Greg:

Rich and I send our sincerest sympathy & prayers to you and your family. May your many wonderful memories of your loving mother's life bring some comfort to you and stay with you always.

All our Love,

Regina & Rich & family

Bobbi Grizzard

December 28, 2005

Dear Greg - I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Please gain solice in the fact that you have wonderful memories of your mom and her long and colorful life.

Peace be with you.

Bobbi

Jeff Bontrager

December 28, 2005

Dear Greg,

I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. I count it a privilege to have seen her when I visited you a couple years ago. Our prayers are with you during this time of loss. It must be difficult being so far away.

Kind regards,

Jeff Bontrager

Alexis Fallon

December 27, 2005

Dear Greg,

I am sorry to hear about your mother. My prayers go out to you and your family.

may peace be with you.

Alexis

Mike Mahoney

December 26, 2005

Dear Greg - our deepest sympathy and prayers for you and your family during this tough time. Although, I never met your Mom, I can imagine the loss facing everyone. All our prayers are coming your way.

Father Greg Ingels

December 26, 2005

Greg,

I want to offer you and your family my deepest sympathy at the death of your Mother. I will celebrate Mass for her tomorrow, December 27.

Jane Mack

December 26, 2005

Dear Greg and all Baka family members,

My condolences on the death of your mother. May you find comfort from your grief through the prayers of all who offer them for her.

Rufin &Thelma Inos

December 26, 2005

Greg & Family:

Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family during this difficult time. Our deepest condolences.

Rufin & Thelma Inos

ME Community

Joe Taijeron

December 26, 2005

Greg,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If it is possible to make heaven a better place, your mother will surely do her part as she made this world better by her life and her children.

Matt Zappetini

December 26, 2005

Greg,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Edward Manibusan

December 26, 2005

Del and I are sorry for your loss. We will keep your mom in our prayers.

Rick and Gail Gross

December 26, 2005

Dear Greg,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. The Apostle Paul wrote the Philippians that to be with Christ was far better than to remain here. May this be a comfort to you when you consider your mother.

Chris McCarthy

December 26, 2005

Greg, The McCarthy family shares your mom's passing and she will be in our prayers. She appears to have been a very classy lady.

Paul Burglin

December 26, 2005

You were blessed with a wise and loving mother Greg, and the world is all the better for it! Our prayers are with you.

Terry O'Brien

December 26, 2005

Greg - I'm so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and the entire Baka family during this difficult time.

Lecia Eason

December 25, 2005

Greg, I am sorry to hear about your loss. It seems your mother led a wonderful life and will be missed by all. Please accept my deepest condolences to you and your family.

Sean and Ericka Frink

December 25, 2005

Greg and family:

We are greatly sorrowed by your loss. Your mother was a wonderful woman and the world is lessened with her loss.

Diane Cabrera

December 25, 2005

My brother Tony (& his family in Georgia) and I offer our condolences and prayers over your loss. May her gentle spirit live in your hearts and memories always. You have one more angel looking after you and yours now.

Bruce Berline

December 25, 2005

Greg and Cheryl,

I am so sorry for your loss and offer my deepest condolences to you, Cheryl and the rest of your family.

Robert Dunlap

December 24, 2005

Very sorry for your loss. Your mother lived a rich, interesting life. Dobby, Taylor, Connor and Stuart Dunlap

Joseph Camacho & Viola Alepuyo

December 24, 2005

Our condolences to you and your family. We will keep your mother in our prayers.

Richard and Carol Lynn Pierce

December 23, 2005

Greg,

Carol Lynn and I share your loss. It is more difficult with the distance and travel, and we give you our deepest sympathies during this trying time.

margaret haupt

December 23, 2005

We were saddened to read of your mother's death. Our older children were classmates of yours at St. Isabella's and also neighbors on Las Colindas. Please accept our sincerest sympathy. Margaret and Jim Haupt, Stephen(greg),Robb(john) Charles(maureen) and their five siblings

Eric & Rhoda Smith

December 23, 2005

Dear Greg & Cheryl,

We are saddened by your loss. Take comfort in knowing your mother is with the lord.

Eric & Rhoda

Wolf Mojica

December 22, 2005

My condolences to Greg and Cheryl on the passing of his mother. She sounded like a very interesting woman.

Gregory Baka

December 22, 2005

Although we will not be able to attend the Mass in California, Cheryl and I (and Geza and Bela) want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their prayers for our Mom (and Grandma).

If anyone should ever be interested in visiting Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, U.S.A., after fifteen years we are good tour guides!

David Chong

December 22, 2005

My condolences to the Baka chldren and their families.

Passalacqua Funeral Chapel

December 21, 2005

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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