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2023 Rookie of the Year

Kris Kurtz

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Alfred Richard Baca age 65, born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away December 21, 2022. Alfred is survived by his children, Jeremy and wife Ursula Baca, Nickolis and wife Marissa Baca, Alexandrea and husband Daniel Perez, and former spouse Dorene Baca. In addition, he is survived by seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and nephews, Michael Baca, and Christopher Baca. Alfred is preceded in death by his parents Fred and Loraine Baca; brother, Michael Baca; and grandson, Jesse Castellano.

Alfred was retired from the US Postal Service, and he was a devoted basketball and football official with the NMAA / NMOA, but his most significant footprint in this world was being a loving father, grandfather and friend to many.

He was taken from us too soon and will leave a void impossible to fill in our hearts. Vaya con Dios Alfred, we love you and will forever miss you.