Maria (Rita) Baca of El Sobrante, CA passed away on January 21, 2022 of natural causes at the age of 102.
Rita was born in Fowler, CO on November 17, 1919. She resided in El Paso, TX before moving to California and eventually settling in Alameda where she lived for 40 years. She only drove a car once in her life and preferred walking as her mode of transportation. Alameda fit her lifestyle perfectly and she loved walking all over the city meeting new people and finding new places.
Rita was a volunteer for many years at the Alameda Emergency Food Bank and the Mastick Senior Center. She enjoyed the camaraderie and helping those in need.
She is survived by her twin sons Fred (Alameda) and Fernie Baca (Sparks, NV); daughter, Patricia LaMaina, (Pennsylvania); 5 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great grandchildren.
Rita will be laid to rest on Monday, February 7, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Cemetery, 4529 Howe Street, Oakland.
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