Edwin Baca , 80, died Saturday, April 1, 2017 in Amarillo , TX Prayer Vigil was held at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 - St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Dalhart, TX. Funeral Service was held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 - St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Dalhart, TX. - Burial followed in Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Horizon Funeral Home, Dalhart, TX. Ernest Edwin Baca was born June 28, 1936 in Gallegos, NM to Ernest and Ruby (Deckle) Baca, Edwin was raised in Gallegos and attended high school in Amarillo. Mr. Baca married Nita Parker on December 28, 1955 in Santa Rosa, NM, they moved to Dalhart in 1975. He was a jockey, a builder and a cowboy who loved fishing, horses, horse--racing and poker. Edwin enjoyed life to its fullest and was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of over 61yrs. Nita Baca of Dalhart, TX, his sons: Audie Baca of Amarillo, TX and John C de Baca of Logan, NM and daughters: Kathy Baca of Albuquerque, NM and Lisa Baca of Amarillo, TX. 9 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Brothers: Nestor DeBaca of Charlotte NC, Earl C de Baca of Foley, AL Sister: Shirley K. Francione of Foley, AL He is preceded in death by his parents, a son Bobby Ed who died in 1983, and 3 grandsons: B J Baca (2001) Jonathan Baca (2011) and Jared Baca (1986) and a brother: Robert DeBaca. Memorials may be made to: St. Anthonys Saints Trust Scholarship PO Box 1029-Dalhart, TX 79022 Prayer Service St. Anthony's of Paduah Tuesday, April 04, 2017 7:30 PM 411 Texas Blvd. Dalhart, Texas 79022 Directions Funeral Service St. Anthony's of Paduah Wednesday, April 05, 2017 10:00 AM 411 Texas Blvd. Dalhart, Texas 79022 Directions