Felix P. Baca

Felix P. Baca

1940-2024

With sadness the Baca family announces that Felix P. Baca, born Nov. 20, 1940, age 83, a resident of Las Nutrias, passed peacefully, surrounded by family, on June 21, 2024.

Services will take place at San Isidro Catholic Church in Las Nutrias on Friday, July 12. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m., followed by a Rosary at 9:30 a.m., and a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at San Isidro Catholic Cemetery in Las Nutrias.

Felix is survived by his sons, Bruce Baca (Flo) and Ken Baca (Felicia); six grandchildren, Antoinette Grey (Pete), Marissa Gendron (Ben), Channce, Josh, Ashton and Kameron; four great-grandchildren, Aubrie, Zachary, Avery Garay and Jett Gendron; girlfriend and companion, Rita Romero; sister, Terry Baca Zengerly; and many nephews, nieces, sisters-in-laws, and brothers-in-law from both the Baca and Mascareña families.

He was preceded in death by his parents, German and Irenea Perea Baca; siblings, Benny, Larry and Leo Baca, Rachel Rodriguez and Dorela Lente.

Felix was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many throughout the Belen, Veguita and Las Nutrias communities. He enjoyed a long career of building homes and helped many families with construction and projects over the years.

Felix’s true passion was working the fields, raising cattle, llamas, sheep, playing on his tractors and tilling the soil for the awaited alfalfa season.

He was born and raised in Las Nutrias, and was a member of both Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church and the San Isidro Catholic Church in Las Nutrias. He was a graduate of La Joya High School.

Felix enjoyed spending time with his family, watching classic western movies, dancing and having an occasional shot of tequila. May the peace of the Lord be with Felix, his family and his friends as we reflect, remember and celebrate the wonderful life and legacy of this humble man, Felix Baca.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to be made to the New Mexico Boys and Girls Ranch, theranches.org, in honor of Felix Baca.

Please sign Felix’s online tribute at romerofuneralhomenm.com. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen.