Ralph Orlando Baca, 76, of Snowflake passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2016, in Lakeside. Memorial services will be held at a later date. He was born to the late Faustin and Chonita (Zamora) Baca on Sept. 8, 1939, in Tome, N.M. In his younger years, Ralph worked in a sawmill for many years. After being disabled in 1989, he stayed close to home and his family while being cared for by his sisters. He loved doing carpentry and working with leather. A simple man who loved his family dearly, he had a wonderful sense of humor and was always the life of the party. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Survivors include three sisters, Mela Micklous, Rosie Gabaldon and MaryAnn Baca; two brothers, Morris Baca, Roman Baca and Raymond Baca; two sons; three daughters; and many nieces, nephews and grandchildren. He was preceded in death his mother, Chonita “Connie” Baca; two sisters, Regina Levine and Angie Duran; and two brothers, Exie Baca and Sammy Baca. Owens Livingston Mortuary of Snowflake was in charge of the arrangements.
