Joey Lee Baca III was born November 16, 1956 in Los Angeles, California and moved to New Mexico where he resided the remainder of his life in Albuquerque. He passed away at home peacefully, on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at the age of 66, due to stage 4 lung cancer.

Joey graduated from Valley High School and obtained a scholarship from New Mexico Military Institute. Rather than pursue his education, he went to Honorably serve his country in the US Air Force as an Aircraft Mechanic. After serving his country he returned to Albuquerque and attended the University of New Mexico. He then dedicated his life and skills to being Master Diesel Mechanic. Most recently retired from Ryder Truck after 31 faithful years as a Lead Master Swing-Joshift Mechanic. He enjoyed biking, history, conversation and always carried on his education by continuously learning. Joey will be remembered for his love of his family and especially for his smile that would light up the room. He was loved and will be greatly missed.

Joey is survived by his wife, Victoria Baca; daughters, Samantha and Melissa Archuleta and husband Gordon; his mother, Patsy Baca; grandchildren, Dominic, Alexis Portillo and husband Joaquin, Jacob, Abel and Adam; great grandchildren, Samuel, Melanie and Zechariah; brothers and sisters, Annette, David, Jerry, Angelina, Cindy, Charlie and Juanito; several nephews and nieces; as well as other family members, friends, and co-workers that adored him.

A visitation and memorial will be held in the Chapel of Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. He will be laid to rest at the Santa Fe National Cemetery on Thursday, June 28, 2023 at 10:30 am with US Air Force Honors.