Billie Verlene Baca

Billie Verlene Baca, 60, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona. She was born May 2, 1965 in Belen, New Mexico, the daughter of Billy J. Armstrong and Bonnie Louise Brown.

Verlene loved spending time with her family and friends. She loved getting out in the mountains and picking berries and pinon. She was a cosmetologist for over 30 years. She loved getting to watch her granddaughters grow, adored her husband, Gregory and loved going camping and gardening.

Verlene is survived by her husband, Gregory D. Baca, Reserve, New Mexico; son, Billy Baca, Reserve, New Mexico; daughter, Amanda (Rocky Medina) Cox, Silver City, New Mexico; mother, Bonnie Armstrong, brothers, Carlton Armstrong, Clifford Armstrong, Jerry Armstrong, Grover Armstrong and 3 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father, Billy Armstrong and grandson, Truett Baca.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. (NM time) at the Quemado High School Gymnasium, with visitation one hour prior. Interment will follow the services at the Quemado Community Cemetery, Quemado, New Mexico.