Maria Rita, Evelyn (Lujan) Maguire
February 24, 1934 ~ December 24, 2021 (age 87)
Obituary
Evelyn Lujan Baca Maguire was born February 24, 1934 in Las Vegas NM, to Carlos Barromeo Lujan and Ignacia Paula Duran at her Maternal grandmothers house. She died December 24, 2021 in Albuquerque NM. Evelyn went to school in Las Vegas at Our Lady of Sorrows and Immaculate Conception, graduated from Roy High School. She got a bachelor's degree at NM Highlands University in Las Vegas and master's at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. Evelyn taught at Zuni High School, Santa Rosa High School, Thoreau Elementary and various schools in Albuquerque NM. She also taught at Mt Edgecumbe High School, Alaska & Rein-Main Elementary, Rein-Main AFB, Germany. Her other teaching jobs included being a Teacher Corps Team Leader in Rocky Ford CO, and a Head Start Trainer working out of Arizona State University in Phoenix.
Evelyn married Ben Baca at St. Bernadette's Catholic Church December 9, 1992. Ben passed on October 12, 1993. Survivors include sister Peggy & Tony Blasi, sister in-law Willie Mae Lujan, son's Fidel & Pat Baca of Suffolk VA, James & Maria Baca of Placitas NM, Rick & Marlene Baca of Albuquerque NM, Bill & Teri Baca of Placitas NM, Joe Baca of Denver CO.
Evelyn then married William E Maguire at St. Bernadette's Catholic Church February 6, 2010.
The Maguire Family survivors are Brian & Karen Maguire of Hewitt, Tx, Kevin Maguire and Kerry Maguire both of Albuquerque NM, Kent & Lisa Maguire of Omaha NE,
Evelyn was proud of all of her wonderful grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She encountered the lord as a child and became a committed Catholic, going to morning mass and communion frequently. Because of her commitment she was a Eucharistic Minister, Lector and joined the choir. She researched her family tree and she was a descendant from at least one family who came in the first entrada into NM in 1598. As a result of her interest in her antepasados she became a published author.
Services will begin with a rosary being said on Saturday January 22, 2022 at 10:00 am at St Bernadette's Catholic Church 11509 Indian School Rd NE. The Mass is being said at 10:30 am at the same location. Reception will be at the parish hall immediately following the mass.
A private Committal will take place on Monday January 24, 2021 at Gate Of Heaven Mausoleum.
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Services
MASS
Saturday
January 22, 2022
10:00 AM
St. Bernadette
