Ralph Orlando Baca

Ralph Orlando Baca, of Snowflake, Navajo County, Arizona passed away on April 24, 2016 in Lakeside, Navajo County, Arizona. He was 76. Ralph was born to his parents the late, Faustin and Chonita (Zamora) Baca on September 8, 1939 in Tome, Valencia County, New Mexico. 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. He is survived by his sisters, Mela Micklous, Rosie Gabaldon, MaryAnn Baca; brothers, Morris Baca, Roman Baca and Raymond Baca; 2 sons; 3 daughters and many nieces, nephews and grandchildren. He was preceded in death his mother, Chonita “Connie” Baca; sisters, Regina Levine and Angie Duran and brothers, Exie Baca and Sammy Baca. Memorial services will be held at a later date.