Douglas DOC warden passes away

By Trisha Maldonado
Douglas Dispatch
Published/Last Modified on Sunday, December 30, 2012 5:40 PM MST


Douglas Department of Corrections Warden Antonio Baca passed away from a heart attack early Sunday, Deputy Warden Marvin Shatto said.



Baca started his career with the Arizona Department of Corrections on April 26, 1978.

He was 55 years old at the time of his death.

No other details were available at press time.

Comments

    Joe Stemple wrote on Jan 5, 2013 5:53 AM:

    " Warden Baca, it was a pleasure to serve with you in one of the greatest jobs I've had. You showed me what it took to lead and be a leader, because you were a leader yourself. I cannot thank you enough for helping me along while I worked for you. God Bless and God Speed "

    Judy wrote on Jan 3, 2013 11:57 AM:

    " Our thoughts and prayers are with Tony's family. He was a good man and I am glad I got the chance to work for him. You will be greatly missed, Tony! "

    SAD wrote on Jan 2, 2013 10:38 PM:

    " RIP WARDEN BACA! YOU WERE THE GREATEST
    THE WARDEN'S OFFICE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME! "

    lynn wrote on Jan 2, 2013 12:28 PM:

    " I will miss your friend smile,and your door that was always open, I was grateful to work under your supervision. "

    Monica Ramirez wrote on Jan 2, 2013 11:22 AM:

    " Anita, I am so sorry to hear about Tony. He was the best Captain ever! My heart goes out to you! Let us know if any of your Tucson friends can help you. "

    Rick and Tobey Hodgin wrote on Jan 1, 2013 2:44 PM:

    " Anita - we are so terribly sorry to receive this news. PLEASE contact us should you need ANYTHING! You are in our prayers. "

    Dolly wrote on Dec 31, 2012 7:33 PM:

    " A great man passed away!He brought us snow today to still make an everlasting reminder of his presence Q.E.P.D Warden Baca! Sir your truly gonna be missed!

    To his family and friends, I was told by a friend when my husband passed. " I don't know your pain, god does and with such sadness you will find peace with time, it's the only true prescription on lifes moments. His love and strengthen will get you through. Familia Gallego "

    George wrote on Dec 31, 2012 2:34 PM:

    " Thank you for all your years of thankless service to the state of arizona. "

    Matt A. wrote on Dec 31, 2012 1:48 PM:

    " He was a good man to work for. I met him in 1991 when I was assigned to ASPC - Fort Grant, I learned alot from him. He will be missed. "

    B Shay wrote on Dec 31, 2012 12:43 PM:

    " Warden Baca was a great gentlman that will sorely be missed by all who knew and loved him. He was a wonderful man and I will never forget him. "

    Dave Mueller - Tucson wrote on Dec 31, 2012 11:49 AM:

    " Tony was a great friend and mentor to many employees of the Arizona Department of Corrections. He cared deeply about his staff and was highly respected by all. His passing is a substantial loss to this agency and the Douglas community. "

    Christina Duran wrote on Dec 31, 2012 11:19 AM:

    " One more hero gone,when they have become so few and far inbetween.Thank you Mr. Baca for showing me what a great leader looked like. "

    Luis Matos wrote on Dec 31, 2012 12:43 AM:

    " One great man that citizens will never know what true impact he had on Arizona society. It was a true pleasure serving under you to the death Mr. Tony Baca! "

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