Aquilino, a resident of Canjilon, passed away at his home surrounded by his family. He was predeceased by his parents Enrique and Gumicinda Baca; son Aquilino Teresito Baca; brothers: Filigonio Baca, Enrique Baca Jr.; sisters: Bernardita Gallegos and Solome Manzanares; daughter-in-law Doreen Baca.

Aquilino was survived by his loving wife of 60 years Dolores Baca; children, Jose Ismael Sandoval Jr., Eileen Gallegos (Gilbert), Bertha Baca, Susanna Trujillo (Andres), Stephen Baca (Angela), Barbara Montaño (James), Deluvina Martinez (Eloy), Kathy Gallegos (Henry), Audra Romero (Ricardo), Aquilino "KiKi" Baca, Carmen Pino (Gary), raised as his own children, Amanda Emery (Justin), Tina Velasquez, and Paul Baca (Amalia); sisters, Fabolia Sandoval, Adela Martinez, and Sabinita Archuleta (Manuel), 30 grandchildren, and 46 great-grandchildren, plus numerous nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Aquilino cherished his family he always had an open door and an open heart for anyone who came his way. His love for his wife was endless and unconditional. He initiated a tradition of starting the day with morning cafécito with everyone around which still continues. He was an active and faithful member of La Confradia de Nuestro Padre Jesús, whom along with his family, he dedicated his life to.

Public visitation and Rosary were on 29 Jan 2014 in the Sangre de Cristo Chapel of DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory. A second Rosary was recited on 30 Jan 2014 at at San Juan Nepomuceno Catholic Church in Canjilon. Mass of Christian burial was on 31 Jan 2014 at San Juan Nepomuceno Catholic Church in Canjilon. Burial followed in the San Juan Nepomuceno Catholic Cemetery in Canjilon. Pallbearers: Jamie Martinez, Ramos Baldonado, Adrian Trujillo, Abraham Baca, Trinadad Montaño, Santiago Martinez, Timothy Gallegos, and David Baca. Honorary pallbearers were his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.