John Manuel Baca, Jr.

John Manuel Baca Jr., age 52, of Claypool, AZ passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2014 at Cobre Valley Regional Center. He was born in Miami, AZ on October 4, 1962 the son of Susie and Johnny Baca, Sr. John went to school in Miami all of his school years. He graduated from Miami High School in 1981. Immediately after graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Army. After the Army John came home to Miami and worked for a few places before settling at McDonalds as an Assistant Manager. In 1991 he was transferred to Wilcox, AZ where he met his future wife Renea M. Ditton. John and Renea were married August 20, 1994. In 1996 they moved to Claypool where John has resided until his death. John was such a lovable guy, who had a generous heart and was always willing to help in any way he could. He enjoyed fishing, going to the Pinals and spending time with his family. He enjoyed making people laugh. Preceded in death by his step-father Ray Andress, his mother-in-law and father-in-law Jim and Helen Ditton and both of his maternal and paternal grandparents. John is survived by his wife Renea, his daughter Cassandra Pound (Brad) his sons; Anthony, Michael and Christopher Baca, his mother Susie Andress, his father John M. Baca, Sr., his brothers Richard and Ernest Baca, three grandchildren and best friend Tim Shaw (Nela) Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at The Lady Center next to Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Miami, AZ I