Jesse Baca a caring, loving, amazing, devoted father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away peacefully at his home following a heroic battle with cancer on August 22, 2024. Jesse was born (a twin) on October 23, 1954 in El Empedrado (just outside of Las Vegas), New Mexico to Eligio Sr. and Helen Baca.

Jesse graduated from Pueblo County High School in 1973. Jesse was an avid mechanic throughout his life, his work ethic was vast and his early career consisted of working at Dana Corporation in Pueblo, Colorado, moved to Utah and eventually retired from Utah State University. Jesse was known for his constant smile (showing off those dimples) that lit up the room, his grit and most of all his compassion for all living creatures especially his pups, Timmy and Smokey. Jesse would give the shirt off his back to anyone in need as he didn't know the meaning of "no" and would never ask for or expect anything in return. Jesse loved the outdoors, enjoyed traveling in his truck and trailer, and his 4-wheeler. Jesse was a devoted Denver Broncos and Utah Jazz fan and enjoyed watching the game with his son. Jesse was a loyal, kind, gentle but yet tough man, he was loved by so many and will be missed by all.

Jesse was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Bernardina and Antonio Pacheco; his paternal grandparents, Melecia and Anacleto Baca; his adoring parents, Helen and Eligio Baca Sr.; beloved twin sister Darleen Martinez; brothers Joe Baca and Roger Baca; grandson Eddie Valdez, Jr.; mother of his children, Theresa Vigil; grandfather of his children, John Ramirez, and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Jesse is survived by his oldest daughter, Jessica Valdez and husband George Madina (Spyder); son Eric Baca; daughter Ruth Lillian Baca; granddaughters Sierra Valdez and Amber Valdez; great-grandson Brent Valdez; girlfriend and adventure partner, Mary Bowden; two brothers, Eligio Baca, Jr. (Viginia Maes); Nepie Baca; youngest sister, Ellie Baca; bother-in-law, Pete Martinez; uncle, Mauricio Pacheco (Maria); aunt, Rosie Martinez; grandmother of his children, Ruth Ramirez; brother-in-law, Tony Ramiez; sister-in-law, Lillian Garcia (Ray) and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Rosary services will be recited on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 6pm at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Las Vegas, NM. Funeral mass will be held at OLOS on Friday, August 30, 2024 at 9am with Father Rob Yaksich as celebrant. Interment will follow at La Lagunita, NM at Nuestra Senora del Rosario cemetery with the following serving as Pallbearers: Robbie Alarcon; Elijah Alarcon; Eli Baca; Joe Baca; Lojie Baca; and Marcos Martinez. Serving as Honorary Pallbearers: Eric Baca; George Madina (Spyder); Brent Valdez; and all nieces and nephews.

Arrangements are entrusted to and under the care of Rogers Mortuary, 600 Reynolds Ave., Las Vegas, NM 87701, 505-425-3511 or 1-800-479-3511.

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