Andrew Kenneth Baca, 45, of Rocky Ford, CO, was found deceased on Saturday, September 15th, at his home.

Andrew was born in Las Vegas, NM on September 27, 1972, a son of Maria Timotea (Martinez) Soto and Eligio Bonefacio Baca, Jr.

Andrew attended Crowley County School System and OJC.

He attended the St. Peters Catholic Church in Rocky Ford, CO.

He worked as a Prison Guard at the Bent County Correctional Facility and did construction.

Andrew enjoyed playing his guitar and singing with his brother, BBQ'ing, fishing, camping, taking his dogs out to the lake to play, most importantly spending time with his family and friends. He will be missed by those who knew him.

He is survived by his Mother Maria (Abel) Soto of Rocky Ford;

Father Eligio Baca of Chupadero, NM

Sister Anita Aragon, of Las Vegas, NM;

Sister Louise Gonzales, of Rocky Ford, CO;

Brother Melecio Baca, of La Junta, CO;

Sister Karen Baca, of Rocky Ford, CO;

Brother James, husband of Katie Soto, of Pueblo, CO;

Brother Eligio Baca, III, of Las Vegas, NM;

Nephew Adam Baca, of Rocky Ford, CO;

Nephew Joshua Baca, of Rocky Ford, CO;

Step Son Alexander Torres, of Rocky Ford, CO;

Step Daughter Gabriel Torres, of La Junta, CO;

Step Daughter Patrice Torres, of Rocky Ford, CO;

Step Daughter Kaitlan Ring, of Rocky Ford, CO;

Brother - in - Law; Mark Gonzales of Manzanola, CO;

He is also survived by Nieces: Patricia, Nicole, Michelle, April, Leandra, Maria, Alexis, Arabella; Nephews: Jeremiah, Estevan, Matthew, Eric, Diego, Tristin, Julian; numerous cousin, aunts, uncles.

Andrew was preceded in death by; brother: Estevan Baca; grandparents: Eligio & Helen Baca & Antonio & Luisa Martinez; 3 uncles: Manuel Martinez, Joe Baca & Roger Baca

There will be a Family & Friends Gathering from 1 - 4 PM on Saturday, September 22nd at Ford - Ustick Funeral Home in Rocky Ford, CO. Please come by and share some memories with the family. Inurnment will be private at a later time.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ford - Ustick Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.fordustick.com.