Robert Leroy Bachicha

Robert Leroy Bachicha

Robert Bachicha Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 27, 2011.
Robert Leroy Bachicha Passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 after a bravely fought battle with progressive supranuclear palsy. Robert was raised in Albuquerque and after graduating from Creighton University School of Dentistry served in Vietnam. He returned to Albuquerque where he practiced general dentistry for 34 years with great dedication. Robert is survived by his wife of 39 years, Maria; daughters, Christina and Angela; sons-in-law, Patrick Sterba and Matthew Faulkner; three beloved grandchildren, Wyatt Marshall Sterba, Sofia Maria Sterba and Charlotte Emily Faulkner; sister, Anna Bachicha-Reynolds; and three brothers, William, Tomas and Joseph Bachicha. His family would especially like to thank Lena Smith and the caring staff at The Retreat and Hospice de la Luz. A Rosary will be recited Saturday, October 1, 2011, 9:30 a.m., at Immaculate Conception Church, 619 Copper Ave. NW, immediately followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to either CurePSP at www.psp.org or St. Mary's School Capital Campaign at 505-338-1754.

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