Julian Baca, 77, Deming resident passed away Friday, February 03, 2017 at his home.

Julian was born February 6, 1939 at Dwyer on the Mimbres Valley to Elena Dominguez and Eduardo Baca. He married Velia Vasquez and together had 4 children. He was very proud of spending his working career at Deming Implement (John Deere) until his retirement. Julian later married Martha Herrera and enjoyed many wonderful years together especially taking care of "Lizzy". He was a devout Catholic and worshipped at St. Ann's where he was also a member of the Apostleship of Prayer Group.

Survivors include his wife, Martha, of the home, whom he married October 26, 1996; 2 daughters, Clara and husband, Jesus Gonzales and Elizabeth, affectionately known as "Lizzy Baca" both of Deming; 2 sons, Henry and wife, Ivy and Marty and wife, Janet Baca, all of Deming; 3 brothers, Ramon D. Baca of Faywood, Fernando "Buddy" Baca and Mayor Sam Baca both of Deming. 7 grandchildren survive, Angel, Christina, Stephanie, Marty Ivan, Anjelita, Alexandria and Jordan; 11 Great-grandchildren, Nakai, Zenovia, Josiah, Sarah, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Esteban Jr., Matthew, Steve, Krystela and Alvin Jr. as well as a God-daughter, Stephanie Cardona.

Preceding him in death are his parents, Eduardo and Elena; first wife, Velia Vasquez Baca; sisters, Clara and Nora Baca and a brother, Adan.

Visitation will be Tuesday February 7, 2017 from 2 until 5 at Baca's Funeral Chapel in Deming. The rosary service will be at 7 o'clock that evening at St Ann's Catholic Church led by Guillermina Macias. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock also a St Ann's with the rite of committal and interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Fr. Manuel Ibarra, Pastor, will officiate.

Serving as pallbearers will be Ezequiel, Isaac and Adrian Schultz, Martin Alvin Baca Jr., Rick Apache and Jesus Gonzales.