Danny Baca passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on Saturday March 26, 2016, in Flagstaff. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday April 16, at the Winslow Elks Lodge auditorium. He will be laid to rest at 1 p.m. on Monday, April 18, at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona at 23029 N. Cave Creek Road in Phoenix. Danny was born Oct. 3, 1946, in Winslow to Anna (Luna) O’Connell and Benjamin Baca. He grew up in Winslow, and graduated from Winslow High School in 1964. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served our country as a radio operator in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged as a sergeant. Danny worked for the BNSF Railroad for 40 years. Danny and his wife Sue were married in Yucca Valley, Calif., while he was stationed in Twenty-Nine Palms; they were married for 46 years. They had two children and five grandchildren. Danny loved his family and spending time with them and his friends. He also enjoyed his horses and his Scotties. He was actively involved with the Winslow Elks Lodge, having been a member for over 40 years. He was also a member of the V.F.W. and the American Legion. He leaves behind his wife, Sue; his daughter, Stacey (Mike) Bullmore and their children, Payton, Brendan and Sydney of Flagstaff; his son, Paul (Kim) Baca and their children, Tristan and Chloe of Glendale; his sisters, Margaret (Stephen) Levine of Rio Rancho, N.M., Mary (Jose) Montes of Holbrook, and Diane (Robert) Arellano and Janette Newton both of Winslow; his nephews and nieces, aunts, uncles and cousins. Greer’s Mortuary of Winslow was in charge of the arrangements.
