Rafaelita Baca Obituary
We bid farewell to Rafaelita Baca (Grants, New Mexico), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on June 16, 2025 at the age of 90. Rafaelita touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Rafaelita leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ismael Salazar and Leticia Salazar; her husband Vidal B. Molina; her sons, Phillip, Harold and Andy Molina; and her grandson James D. Martinez Jr..
She is survived by: her children, Gilbert Molina, Leticia (James Martinez) and Andrea (Ben Tafoya). She is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A rosary will be held on Monday, June 23rd 2025 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the St Teresa of Avila Catholic Church (402 E High St, Grants, NM 87020). A Mass will be held on Tuesday, June 24th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the same location.
