Elicia Baca

August 1, 1927 - September 28, 2020

1927 -2020 Elicia Baca, age 93, a resident of Bosque, NM, passed away peacefully at home on September 28, 2020. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. After raising her children, she went on to work at the Belen Consolidated Schools as a cook, retiring after 21 years of service. She was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish-La Joya, where she faithfully served the Church as mayordoma numerous times in the San Antonio Mission in Sabinal, as well as Eucharistic minister for many years. In the early years of her marriage, she and Hilario loved going to dances, and they enjoyed going to Laughlin. Her favorite hobby was gardening and she had a green thumb, which produced beautiful vibrant flowers. Elicia loved crocheting and made blankets for her family. She enjoyed watching Wheel of Fortune, was an expert in Search a Word, and loved shopping. Elicia was preceded in death by her husband, Hilario Baca; daughters, Lucy and Mary; son, Mark Anthony, and grandchild, Adam Levandoski. She is survived by her children, Wilfred, Romy, Martin, Joseph, Lorraine, and Elaine (Joe); grandchildren, Sammy (Shelley), Greg, Felix (Andrea), Hilario (Audra), Avelino (Stephanie), Erin, JoAnn, Chris (Ryan), Darlene, Bobby, Felicia, Mark Anthony (Katie), Stephanie, Marisa, Elicia, Joey, and Maria. In addition, she had 27 great grandchildren, and 4 great great grandchildren. A special thank you to Norma Guevara, who provided such loving care to our mother. Services will take place on Sunday and Monday, October 4th and 5th, beginning on Sunday, October 4, 2020, with a Public Viewing at 4:00 PM and a Rosary to be recited at 5:00 PM, at Romero Funeral Home Chapel. On Monday, October 5, 2020, there will be a Final Visitation at 10:00 AM and a Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM at San Antonio Catholic Church in Sabinal. Interment will follow at San Antonio Catholic Cemetery in Sabinal. Pallbearers are Wilfred Baca, Joseph Baca, Hilario Baca, Bobby Baca, Marisa Baca and Maria Levandoski. Honorary pallbearers are Greg Lopez, Avelino Baca, Chris Baca and Daniel Baca. Please sign Elicia’s online tribute at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM