Estefan Sotero Cde Baca

It’s with a very heavy heart that we announce that On January 31, 2022 the angels came to take Estefan Sotero CDE Baca to his heavenly home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ.

Estefan was preceded by his parents Emilio and Estefanita CDE Baca, sister Carmen Broinez, two grandsons: Alex J. Flores and Gerald O. Garcia

Estefan is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Florence CDE Baca; 5 children: Ramona Rose Flores (Alex), Patsy Sedillo (Miguel) , Evelyn Teresa CDE Baca, Steve CDE Baca, Manuel (Lori) CDE Baca; 2 granddaughters: Emmeline Flores-Bernal, Crystal Rose Gonzales (Patrick) ; 7 grandsons: Miguel Sedillo (Bernadette), Alfred Maestas, Steven CDE Baca, Christopher Martinez, Manny CDE Baca (Felicia), Anthony CDE Baca (Vicky), Richard CDE Baca (Mariah), Tristian Isaac; 4 great-granddaughters: Alexis Bernal, Ashley Sedillo, Jordyn Gonzales, Savannah CDE Baca; 3 great-grandsons: Dominic Bernal, Miguel Sedillo, Isiah CDE Baca; sister-in-law: Lillian Ortega, brother in Laws: Benny Gonzalez (Priscilla), Jose Jaramillo (Yolanda) also many nieces, nephews, family and friends who loved him.

Estefan was born on May 26, 1936, to his parents Emilio and Estefanita (Archibeque) CDEBaca in San Ysidro, New Mexico.

Estefan worked in the electronic field making parts for model planes for about 20 years. He was a cab driver, which he loved for 45 years. He loved to socialize and be around people. Estefan met many people from the film industry, and he just loved driving around the city and state. He was a hard worker and provider.  He was proud of his work ethics and morals which he instilled upon his children. Estefan was a very strong man who never complained about anything whether he was sick from a cold or any other pain he ever had, he never let his family know because he didn’t want his family to worry about him.

Estefan loved his family very much, loved to joke and make everyone laugh. He enjoyed the mountains, fishing and cooking his beans, green chilli, and he always made the best hamburgers, potatoes and meat, he loved going to the flea markets, yard sales and casinos.

We will miss his beautiful smile, personality and his love for life. All of us will miss him saying I’m cute and him showing his muscles.

We are all going to miss you so very much and as hard as it is to let you go, we all know that you were getting tired and needed to rest. May you forever rest in heavenly peace and rejoice in the kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ. We know that the angels brought you to your heavenly home so you can rest and celebrate with your parents, sister and grandsons.

Estefan's Life Celebration will begin with a Rosary to be recited on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 11:00 am at Salazar Mortuary located at 400 Third St SW, 87102. Service will begin at 12:00 pm. Estefan will be laid to rest following the Service at Mount Calvary Cemetery located at 1900 Edith Blvd NE, 87102.

Pallbearers will be Alfred Maestas, Dominic Bernal, Manuel CDE Baca, and Miguel Sedillo.

Honorary Pallbearer will be Steven CDE Baca.