Armando Gabriel Baca

Armando G. (Sonny) Baca 84 passed away peacefully on Friday October 6th, 2023. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Jennie Armijo Baca, his parents Alfonzo & Luciana Baca, sisters Priscilla and Viola and brothers Robert, Edward, and Larry. He was surrounded by his loving daughters, Veronica, JoDeen & Debi and in the greatest of tender loving care by Nurse Carrie Herrera and CNA Laura Hernandez. Also, in his tender loving care were his granddaughter Naomi Hernandez who was always present always available, Melissa Vigil and Echoe Endress. We will forever be grateful to these Angels for their compassion, sincerity and fortitude, all of Abode Hospice Care. Sonny was a proud veteran of the Army and retired from the Pueblo Army Depot. He was a man of his word, had a bigger than life presence, a “thing” with his full head of hair, very handsome in a Mombo Kings kinda way and loved to celebrate with family and friends. His generosity was unmatched not only with family members, but he often gave complete strangers a place to sleep, his clothing, a meal or two and money. He loved to sing Mexican music while playing the guitar and he was dedicated to working out and took great pride in his appearance. He is survived by all his children Debra Macias (Art), Veronica Garnsey (Dave), Mark Baca (Marie), Regina Garcia (Mike), JoDeen Baca, Henry Ruybal (Sonya). He also leaves to cherish his memory his siblings Fred Baca, Alex Baca, Linda Flores, Joe Baca (Clara), Jess Baca, and Mary Fordham (Jerry) as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Jennie and Armando have several grandchildren, Trisha Macias (Sid Six), Naomi Hernandez, Michelle Padilla (Rey), Audrey Cisneros (Daniel), Dante Baca (Kiera), Dominic Baca, Monique Garcia, Mickali Fultz (Chris), and Breezy Ruybal. Great grandchildren Donovan Esquibel, Brennan Esquibel, Rebekah Hernandez, Josiah Hernandez, Reyes Padilla, Evia Padilla and Ronan Cisneros. Services will be held October 20th at Sacred Heart Catholic church in Avondale with the Rosary commencing at 10:00 am, mass to follow then procession to St. Vrain Cemetery. There will be a reception following the burial at the Sacred Heart Church Hall.

Armando Gabriel Baca

March 1, 1939 - October 6, 2023