[2] Her childhood home, located in the center of the plaza in Santa Clara Pueblo, later became the Merrock Galeria,[3] which was owned and managed by her nephew Paul Speckled Rock.

Angela married Jose Antonio "Tony" Baca, who served as private first class in the United States Army during World War II.

The couple had 10 children, four of whom (David, Darryl, Leona, and Alvin) became noted Santa Clara Pueblo potters.

Angela Baca learned pottery-making techniques from her mother, Severa Tafoya, a well-known potter of Santa Clara Pueblo.

[2] A photograph of Angela Baca at the Santa Fe Indian Market in 1991 is available in the Palace of the Governors Photo Archives Collection.