Antonio "Tony" Baca

Antonio J. (Tony) Baca July 1, 1935 - September 3, 2015 Antonio J. (Tony) Baca, age 80, a resident of Adelino, NM, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2015, after a very short battle with cancer. He was a member of Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Tony proudly served our country as a sailor in the US Navy in the mid-to-late 1950’s. Soon after he returned home, he married the love of his life Amy Sanchez in 1958. He became a successful car salesman for over 40 years starting his career and most of his longevity with car sales at Auge’s in Belen. Tony won many awards and trips for his accomplishments. Tony was also a member of the Belen Jaycees for many years, and was quite active with their charity work, primarily through the NM Boys Ranch. Tony and Amy were Confirmation teachers and sponsors through Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church for several years. Tony loved God and his family above all else in life. He had a special love for the horses he raised throughout the years. He and Amy enjoyed going camping with friends. Tony loved to fish, and was so proud of his melon garden which produced the sweetest melons! Tony will be remembered for his humor, optimism, quiet strength, and willingness to lend a helping hand whenever he could. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 54 years, Amy Sanchez Baca; parents, Antonio V. and Maria Elicia Sanchez Baca; three sisters, Carmen Waid, Cipriana Sanchez, and baby sister, Ramoncita Baca; three brothers, Marcie, Joty, and Olmedo Baca; and his in-laws, Gillie and Emma Sanchez. Tony is survived by his daughter, Cindy Carabajal and her husband, Floyd; sons, Anthony, and Jim Baca and his wife, Annabelle. He is survived by his 7 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren, and by one brother, Ruben Baca. Tony leaves behind many wonderful sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends, all of whom he cherished greatly. All services were held at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church on Wednesday, September 9, 2015, beginning with a greeting (viewing) at 10:30 a.m., and a rosary was recited at 11:30 a.m. A funeral mass was celebrated at l2:00 p.m. Interment followed at Our Lady of Belen Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Anthony, Jim, and Noah Baca, Floyd and Jonathon Carabajal, and Chris Garcia. Honorary pallbearer was Antonio Juan Carlos Baca. May Tony rest in eternal peace in the loving arms of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Please sign Tony’s online tribute at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St. Belen, NM.