Maria Soila Baca

Maria Soila Baca, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, born to Jose Miguel Baca and Pablita Baca, passed away on September 28, 2025 at the age of 86. She is survived by her sister, Helen Robinson and brother, Ray Baca as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Soila retired after working for several years at Social Security Administration when she had to go on dialysis. After going on Dialysis for seven and a half years, she finally received a kidney transplant that lasted over 20 years. Soila was a strong and outgoing person who was a friend to many. She was known for her New Mexico State Fair award winning ristras and knitted booties. She loved selling at the flea market and grower’s markets. She was popular for selling harina de maiz azul for atole and also sold chile, vegetables, and saffron.Soila was preceded in death by her brothers Juan, Joe, Richie, and Robert as well as her sister Rita and nephew Eloy. Soila took care of her brother Juan and sister Rita until their passing. Six months after losing her sister, Soila joined them in Heaven. Many thanks to Roberta and the rest of the UNM Transplant Clinic team for all of their support and helping Soila keep her donated kidney healthy for 20 years. Also, thank you to the Hospice nurses, bath aides, and visiting chaplain. Special thanks to Aurora Pena, aka Bory, and cousins, Nieves, Nadine and Grace for their help when it was needed. To special friend, Jessica Otero for giving her communion every Sunday. Cremation has already taken place and services will be at a later date, when her sister Helen, who is recovering from surgery can attend.