Robert John Baca

Robert John Baca, 72, of Grants Pass passed away July 18, 2011 at Three Rivers Community Hospital as a result of an accident at his home. A beautiful celebration of his life was held at Stephens Family Chapel in Grants Pass, Oregon on July 21, 2011. The family in Albuquerque will have a private memorial service on September 17, 2011. Bobby would have celebrated his 73rd birthday on September 8, 2011. Robert John Baca (Bobby) was born September 8, 1938 in Albuquerque New Mexico, the second of six children born of Mauricio Baca and Estella Candelaria Baca (both deceased). He married Gwendolyn Ellis in 1960 in Oregon and together they were parents of a son, Anthony (Tony) Baca of Sacramento, California. Bobby is survived by his son Tony and wife, Jennifer and their two young children, Cameron and Makayla. Bobby or Bob, as he was sometimes called, is also survived by three brothers and two sisters of Albuquerque, New Mexico, their spouses, two aunts, and numerous nieces, nephews, friends, and business associates. His brothers are Gilroy R. Baca, George A. Baca and his wife Bertha, James M. Baca and wife Alice. Sisters are Rose Y. DeBlassie and husband Robert, and Cecilia A. Butler and husband Paul. After graduating from Albuquerque High School in 1957, he served in the Air Force for four years. Later, he became an Albuquerque firefighter for many years, and in 1971 he moved to Grants Pass, Oregon where he worked for the City of Grants Pass until his retirement. Bob later married Mary Mendoza in Oregon and they enjoyed playing in the casinos. Bob was a compassionate man who unconditionally nurtured those in need to help them make a better life for themselves. Bob enjoyed being in a classic antique car club. Bobby visited his family in Albuquerque in May, 2011 and enjoyed a fun-filled baseball game with family. Bobby was indeed an inspiration and quite a unique person who fully used his God-given creative talents in woodworking and building things for his yard.

Service Information

Thursday, July 21st, 2011 1:00pm, Stephens Family Chapel