Mary Juanita Baca
December 1, 1941 ~ June 4, 2023
Born in:
Del Norte, Colorado
Resided in:
Pueblo, Colorado
Celebration of Life:
It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Juanita Baca, announces her passing on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at the age of 81.
Mary was born in Del Norte, CO to Isabelle and Manuel LeBlanc on December 1st, 1941. She had older siblings, Joe, Eloy, Albert, Edward, and Lucinda, and younger siblings Tommy, Frances, Gloria, and Steve.
Mary had many fond memories of growing up in such a close-knit family. Her father passed away when she was a teenager, and she helped her mother and older siblings raise the younger children.
Mary caught the eye of Young Esteban (Steve) Baca, and they were soon married on August 31st, 1963 in Del Norte, Colorado. Mary was a homemaker and worked for the Del Norte Public Schools for many years in the cafeteria. When Mary moved to Pueblo, she worked for several years for Building Blocks Preschool. Mary loved spending time with her husband Steve and working in her flower garden. Mary loved her grandchildren to the moon and back, and never missed the opportunity to spend time with them.
Mary is survived by her loving husband, Esteban Baca; daughter, Sandra; and sons, Kenneth (Meghann) and Matthew. Mary has 9 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her baby daughter, Laney who passed when she was 6 months old.
The family would like to thank all her friends and neighbors who have helped during this trying time.
A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held June 17th, 2023, at 1:00 pm in the Montgomery & Steward Chapel with her nephew Deacon Jerry Leblanc officiating. A reception will follow for friends and family in the banquet hall. Online condolences, www.MontgomerySteward.com
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Mom, I miss you already so much. You are at peace. Give grandma and Laney hugs and love. Please give my baby Emma all the love I couldn’t. Love you Mom! Talk to you in the morning! We will still talk every morning. ❤️❤️
My Auntie Marble, you continue to live in our hearts and memories. We are all very grateful for the blessings that came us through you. Thank you for the love you shared and the values you taught.
Aunt Mary, you were a kind beautiful soul. May you find peace now in Heaven with your mom and dad, your child, and your brothers and sisters. You would be so proud of your children and Uncle Steve having such a beautiful service for you. Many tears here in California over Matt’s eulogy, cousin Jerry’s sermon, the singing and pictures.😢
May you rest in peace.🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
🙏rest in peace Mary you were a great person.❤️
Oh Aunt Mary. I haven’t seen you in so many years but I have so many beautiful memories of you and uncle Steve and your house in delnorte. Though you may have left us you are now hanging out with my dad at peace. You will be greatly missed by so many people. Love you Aunt Mary and we will meet again so save a seat for me and make your homemade tortillas that I fondly remember. 😘
Our deepest condolences for Mary’s Family and Friends.
My sweet Gram, you’re so missed.