Jose "Pito Pito" Trinidad Baca

1941-2016 To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die. Jose Trindad “PitoPito” Baca. Our beloved Brother, Uncle, and friend Trini Baca (PitoPito) entered eternal rest on Tuesday, May 24, 2016, at the Belen Meadows Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Trini was born on June 8, 1941 in Las Nutrias, NM to Emiterio and Manuelita Baca. Trini’s passion in life was to work through his beloved Belen and meet and greet people throughout the day. “PitoPito” as he was fondly known to family and friends was a caring and giving man. Many of you have refered to him as an icon, an angel and truly we all lost a valued FRIEND. Trini, was a friend to all. When he met someone for the first time he’d say “Hello My Friend,” He didn’t have many material things in his life as he really didn’t want those things, Trini was a simple but a rich man with friends in a community that understood him, accepted him and loved him. He is preceded in death by his parents, Emiterio and Manuelita; brother, Lolo Baca; and sister, Helen Rodriquez. Trini is survived by his siblings, Patsy Pugh (James), of Las Cruces, NM, Cora Marshall (Bruce), of Santa Paula CA, Alfred Baca (Cindy), of Modesto, CA, Miguel Baca, and Manuel Baca (Brenda) both of Belen, NM. Also he leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and friends. Services will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2016, at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. A Viewing will begin at 9:00 a.m., with a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at the Las Nutrias Cemetery in Las Nutrias, NM. The reception will be at Our Lady of Belen Parish Center. Pallbearers are James Pugh, Jose Campos, Dicky Romero, Senator Michael Sanchez, Delray Baca, and Rudy Jaramillo. Honorary Pallbearers will be Felix Baca and Wayne Gallegos. The family would like to express their heart full thanks to Mary Alice Barela, who was with Trini the last 18 months of his life accompanying him every day. Also the Staff of Belen Meadows, the Staff of Ambercare and all the family and friends that took the time to visit PitoPito you made his day. Please sign Trini “Pito Pito’s” online tribute at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St. Belen, NM.

Jose "Pito Pito" Trinidad Baca

June 8, 1941 - May 24, 2016