David Maurice Baca went home to be with our Lord on August 12, 2016.

David was born on January 19, 1938 to Robert B. Baca and Teresita (Torres) Baca in Socorro, NM.

David was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret (Romero-Baca) Thomas and his second wife, Marie García Baca, two older brothers and an older sister whom went home with the Lord at infancy, Robert Lewis, Raymond Eugene and Lily Florence, brothers, Robert "Bobby" C. Baca and Edward "Eddie" Baca, his nieces, Janice (Baca) Schwartzenberg and Julie Andra (Serna) Gonzáles.

David is survived by his sons, Davey T. Baca (Jolene) of Albuquerque, NM, Daniel R. Baca of Socorro, NM, Dennis S. Baca of Santa Fé, NM, Felipe A. Baca and his companion, Francine García of Socorro, NM, one daughter, Monica L. (Baca) Gallegos-Ruiz of Socorro, NM and his best friend in the world and laughing-buddy, Anita Guerra.

David is also survived by his two loving sisters, Theresa Rios (Manny Rios) and Maryetta Serna (Rey Serna), both of Socorro, NM. David is survived by his grandchildren, Natalie Jean Baca (Nick Chasteen) of Phoenix, AZ, Naudia Baca of Socorro, twins, Justin and Jeremy of Albuquerque, NM, Cristal E.S. Salas (Jared Vallejos) of Socorro, NM, Elliott S. Coffey and Cristi A. Coffey of Austin, TX, Adrian Baca of Socorro, NM, Thomas Unale Baca and Daniel Unale Baca of Albuquerque, NM, Abigale Baca and Cody Márquez Baca of Socorro, NM, Kenisha Reyes (Patrick Sr.) (Saphire, Edward, Trinity, Roselyn and Patrick Jr.) and James García of Albuquerque, NM, five great-grandchildren, Rey Lucero and Roman Lucero of Lemitar, NM, Max Unale (Baca) and Abraham Baca of Albuquerque, NM and the 5th on his (Kalvin Lee Vallejos) way in November, also many nieces and nephews, Cindy Gonzáles (Sammy), Robert James Baca (Nancy), Morris Gonzáles (Donna), Bobby Gonzáles (Arlene), Ricky Ramírez (Sheila), Johnny Ramírez, Allegra Luján (Isaac), Tony Baca (Margaret) and Joe Baca (Sherri), along with many great nieces and nephews, cousins, friends and acquaintances.

Dave was a member of the Heritage group in Socorro as well as the Socorro Senior Center. David surely enjoyed mingling with all of his wonderful friends in both places.

David loved living life. David was known as "Goblin" to everyone back in the day and was referred to as the best dancer in the world! Dave enjoyed taking road trips throughout New Mexico as he had a great appreciation for the history of it all. Dave sure loved Laughlin, NV, traveling to Virginia and many other places David was a very musical guy! Dave loved playing the harmonica, bongos, congas and drums.

Dave absolutely loved his western movies, whether it be via television or the hundreds of DVDs and VHSs he owned. Dave worked with Creamland Dairies as well as in construction and was a professional painter.

David will surely be missed by his family and so many others. His gentle ways, his jokes, his laughter, his generosity and oh so loving way he interacted with family, friends and community.

Please join us in celebrating David's life at Old San Miguel Mission, Socorro, NM on Friday August 19, 2016. Rosary begins at 8:30 a.m. and Funeral immediately following at 9:00 a.m. Interment at San Miguel Cemetery, Socorro, NM. Also, please join us for his reception to be at Eagles Club in Socorro immediately following interment. We look forward to gathering with everyone so dear to Daddy! God Bless you!