Priscilla Baca

Priscilla Maria Baca age 88, born in 1935, went home with Jesus on Thursday November 16th after a valiant physical battle for 6 long months.

She lived a fulfilling life, married the forever love of her life George Baca, birthed 7 children and raised them in their picturesque home in Arroyo Seco, NM.

Priscilla loved gardening and spent much of her time among her beautiful flowers.

Her precious memory will remain strong by her children Tony (Nancy), Sylvia (Dion), Diana (Melvin), Joann, Ruby (Benny), Charlie (Loretta), raised Eli (Cheryl), and grandchildren; Francisco (Alexa), Gina, Dion Gabriel, Jedidiah (Maddy), June (Antonio), Yvette (Chris), Jesse (Brianna), Felicia (Rafé), Sasha (Marcos), Miranda (Joseph), Isaac (Sarah), Isaiah (Miquella), Charles (Margaret), Christoper, Angelina and 34 great-grandchildren.

Priscilla is preceded in death by her parents Francisco and Bersabe Salazar Casados, their infant son Ramitos Baca, her siblings; Dolores Torres, Epimenio Casados, Trinidad Atencio and Albert Casados. Her husband of 50 years George, her daughter Diana Martinez, her grandson Jesse Martinez, great granddaughter Denay’Lynn Baca, and great granddaughter Scarlett Martinez.

She was cared for at home by her daughters and sons. We are very grateful to Mountain Home Hospice Care for their assistance. Thank you!

Jesus said in John 11 v 25-26

“I am the Resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die.”

A celebration of life service will be hosted at Truth Ministries Calvary Chapel in Espanola by Pastor Dion Cordova on Monday, December 18 at 10:00 a.m.

A Christian burial will follow at Arroyo Seco Cemetery and a farewell lunch at the Arroyo Seco Parish Hall.

Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral Home, Taos. To share a memory, please visit our website at riverafuneralhome.com