Andrew John "Andy" Baca

Andrew (Andy) John Baca was born in Los Angeles, CA on June 8, 1949. He unexpectedly passed from this world on March 8, 2018 in Cortez, CO. Andy served in the U.S. Army for 4 years, and worked as a construction inspector for the Bureau of Reclamation until retirement. He loved to play golf, enjoyed fishing and his mountains. He worked hard, loved the Broncos, took pride in his yard and always had a genuine and kind smile wherever he went. He was a devoted family man and adored his wife, daughter and granddaughters. Andy is survived by his wife of 43 years, Marcia (Austin Baca); his daughter Jennifer (Ty) Winter and granddaughters Brooklin and Skylar, of Trinidad, CO. He is also survived by parents Albert and Rosemary Baca; sisters and brothers Larry, Sylvia (Rick), Kay Kay (Stacy), Jim, Laurie, Michael (Christine), Albert (Sandy) and Delle (Maria). Andy was preceded in death by his niece Lauren and his brother Thomas. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Friday, March 16, 2018 at Ertels Funeral Home. A gathering of family and friends will be held afterwards at the Elks Lodge in Cortez. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Cortez Elks Lodge. Andys favorite charity was the Hoop Shoot.