Mary Carmen Baptiste of San Juan Bautista died Tuesday at her
home. She was 91.
Mary Carmen Baptiste
Mary Carmen Baptiste of San Juan Bautista died Tuesday at her home. She was 91.
A native of San Benito County, Mrs. Baptiste was born on her ranch she lived on her entire life, and attended Olympia Grammar School. She was a home-maker and co-partner with her husband, growing apples, pears and prunes. She also was a member of Mission San Juan Bautista and the U.P.P.E.C.
Mrs. Baptiste is survived by her son Bob Baptiste of San Juan; grandson Aaron Baptiste of San Jose and Olga Ramos, her long-time caregiver and friend.
She was preceded in death her husband Carl F. Baptiste; brothers Manuel Jr., William, Lawrence and Clarence Freitas and sister Lena Freitas.
Visitation will be held from noon Sunday and Monday morning until services begin at Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home. Recitation will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday and funeral services will be at 12:30 p.m. Monday followed by a 1 p.m. Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Graveside services will be at Calvary Cemetery.
Contributions are preferred to the Visiting Nurses Association in SBC.
