Richard Lee Baca

September 12, 1940 - October 13, 2014

Richard L. Baca, 74, of Lawrenceville, GA - formerly of Grants and Albuquerque, NM - passed away Monday, October 13, 2014, in Ogden, UT. Richard served in the United States Army's 3rd Armored Division, and was a retired computer programmer & IT Manager. Richard's passions included enjoying the natural beauty of Mt. Taylor, elk viewing, camping and hiking, exploring the great American West, and his family. He was also an avid chess player. Richard passed away doing what he loved - on a camping trip out west. Richard is preceded in death by parents, Gene and Clara; brother, Don; and sister, Sylvia Lobato. He is survived by son, Chris Baca of St. Paul, MN; daughter, Teri Estle (Barry); & grandchildren, Max Estle and Nicolas Estle of Winter Springs, FL; sisters, Carol Payne of Albuquerque, NM; and Irene & Dora of Grants, NM; lifelong friend and former wife Pat Baca of Duluth, GA, and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial Services at Mt. Taylor & St. Teresa's Catholic Church in Grants, NM, and Santa Fe National Cemetery are scheduled for a later date. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations be sent to Therapy Animals Utah (therapyanimalsutah.org), whose dogs provided much peace and comfort to Richard.