Lillian (Baca) Savedra

Lillian Savedra of Grants, passed away on May 6, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was 79. She was born on December 7, 1935 to Pete Baca Sr. and Lucinda Jaramillo Baca in San Fidel, New Mexico.
Mrs. Savedra and her husband were the owner and operator of the Texaco Gas Station for 55 years. She was a member of St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church. She was devoted to her family, she enjoyed spending time with them and cooking for everyone, especially her famous spaghetti. She was loved and will be missed.
She is survived by her husband; Teofilo Savedra Sr. of the family home in Grants. Her Children; Teofilo Savedra Jr. and his wife Sue, Roberta Martinez, and Kathy Salcido and her husband Marc Gomez. Her grandchildren; Joseph Martinez and his wife Amanda, Allison Gurule and her husband Mike, Denise Salcido, and JJ Torrez. Five great-grandchildren; Adrian Martinez, Adrianna Martinez, Lillian Gurule, Aiden Chavez, and Jakob Gurule. Along with her siblings; Margaret Abeyta, Tommie Brito, Susa Sanchez, and Nickie Baca.
She was preceded in death by her parents; Pete Sr. and Lucinda Baca. Her grandson; Robert Savedra. Her siblings; Nabora Savedra, Pete Baca Jr, Procopio Baca, and Mary Jean Griego. Her son-in-law; Albino Jaramillo.
On Saturday May 9, 2015 at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church, a Rosary will be recited at 10:30 am, then Father Alberto Avella will celebrate the Mass of Christian burial at 11:00 am. Burial will follow at Grants Memorial Park. The family will receive relatives and friends at a reception at El Cafecito Restaurant following the funeral services.
Pallbearers include; Joseph Martinez, Allison Gurule, Denise Salcido, JJ Torrez, Adrian Martinez, Adrianna Martinez, Lillian Gurule, and Aiden Chavez.
Cope Memorial Chapel of Gallup is entrusted with arrangements.