Cecilia Z. Bachicha
July 10, 1931 ~ January 8, 2023 (age 91)
Obituary
Cecilia Bachicha, 91, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, January 8, 2023.
She is preceded in death by her husband Fred Bachicha, mother Carmelita Morales, father Santiago Zamora, brother Eleno, sisters: Lala De La O and Christella Vallo.
She is survived by her three sons: Marty, Michael and (Paula Miller), Eddie (Gerri), nine grandchildren: Aaron, Annette, Dan (Suzie), Sierra Morrell (Corey), Jon Franco (Rhonda), Marcus (Amanda), Kaleo, Joseph Moquino, Kathryn Depree (Jasmine Vialpando-Dupree), great-grandchildren: Kailani Franco, Bryan Bachicha, Baillee Bachicha, Cedar Morrell, Colt Morrell, Santi Valtierra, sisters: Josephine Padilla, Frances Padilla, Dulcinea (Candie) Herrera.
Cecilia was born in Manzano, New Mexico on July 10,1931. Cecilia spent her childhood in Manzano. She spent her early teen years in Santa Fe and Albuquerque as a nanny with the Salazar family. She attended Washington Middle School and returned to Manzano where she attended Mountainair High School. She moved back to Albuquerque at the age of 19.
In 1953 she married Fred Bachicha on Valentine’s Day at Sacred Heart Church in Barelas. Their loving and wonderful marriage lasted 67 years.
Cecilia worked primarily as a housewife & devoted mother to her three young sons. Afterwards, she worked a variety of jobs (including a ten-year stint at Sunbell) to assist with providing for the family. The bulk of her earnings went to funding her sons’ educations. She was also instrumental in supporting Fred’s shift in career-path as he attended UNM to become a school teacher.
Cecilia Bachicha was a devoted and adored wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and daughter. She was always willing to help others and always there with unconditional love to give her boys motherly support.
Cecilia was a devout Catholic. She and Fred were actively involved with the Knights of Columbus. Fred and Cecilia had a lifetime of precious friendships through this fraternity. Cecilia was very involved with many Church activities, including Senior Progams & Catholic Daughters. Her hobbies included exercise such as water aerobics and socializing with her siblings and many friends. She also enjoyed bowling, preparing meals for the family, traveling, dancing rancheras, and taking walks with Fred. She also loved to attend her grandchildren's sporting events.
Cecilia's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation and Rosary on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 5:00 pm at Reflections Chapel located at 2400 Washington St. NE, 87110. Rosary will be recited at 6:30 pm. Final Viewing will take place on Friday, January 20, 2023 at 9:30 am at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church located at 5311 Phoenix Ave NE, 87110. Mass will begin at 10:00 am. Cecilia will be laid to rest beside her loving Fred following the Mass at Mount Calvary Cemetery located at 1900 Edith Blvd NE, 87102. Reception will follow at the Knights of Columbus Lamy Council Hall located at 2800 San Mateo Blvd NE, 87110.
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Services
VISITATION
Thursday
January 19, 2023
5:00 PM
Reflection of Life® Chapel
2400 Washington St NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
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ROSARY
Thursday
January 19, 2023
6:30 PM
Reflection of Life® Chapel
2400 Washington St NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
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FINAL VIEWING
Friday
January 20, 2023
9:30 AM
Queen of Heaven Catholic Church
5311 Phoenix Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
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MASS
Friday
January 20, 2023
10:00 AM
Queen of Heaven Catholic Church
5311 Phoenix Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
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BURIAL
Friday
January 20, 2023
Mount Calvary Cemetery
1900 Edith Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
