Leroy Edward Baca

LEROY EDWARD BACA

Leroy Edward Baca,94, Rosebud, was born on May 29,1920 and passed away at his home in Rosebud on October 6, 2014. He is survived by his beloved wife of 73 years, Mary Kate Bailey Baca, his children, Bea Smith of Rockwall, Mike and Betty Baca of Rosebud, his sister, Faye Toler of Waco and brother, Frank Baca of Salisaw, Oklahoma. He was grandfather to four grandchildren and their spouses: Kim and Richard Selzer, Brett and Brittainy Murphy, Michelle and Tommy Harris, Kelly and Jason White. In addition he has eight (8) great grandchildren: Lane Fikes, Abby Selzer, Caden and Callyn Harris, Mason & Maddox Murphy, Brody and Carra White. He was preceeded in death by son-in-law, Tommy Smith, sister, Juanita Boettcher, and his parents, Ed and Frances Baca.
Leroy attended school in Rosebud, Texas and when he went to first grade he could only speak Czech. He graduated from Rosebud High School in 1938.
Met Mary Kate on double date, not with each other, but it was love at first sight. They were married on his 21st birthday. He served in World War II. He is retired from Baca Building Center in Rosebud. Leroy was an avid sportsman: fishing, hunting, golf and baseball.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 8th from 6-8 pm at Cook-Gerngross-Green-Patterson Funeral Home in Rosebud. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, October 9th at 10 am at The First United Methodist Church of Rosebud.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rosebud Senior Citizens Center, PO Box 188, Rosebud, TX 76570 or Cedar Springs Ladies Bible Study c/o Faye Brantley, 1341 FM 2027, Rosebud, TX 76570.