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Thomas Baskette Obituary

We mourn the passing of Thomas (Tom) N. Baskette of Capitan, NM. He was a loving husband, devoted father, indulgent grandfather and great-grandfather and man of God. Born in Warner Robbins, Georgia April 21, 1948 to James and Vivian Baskette, Mr. Baskette proudly served 20 years in the United States Army. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Leticia Araiza Baskette, their three daughters Veronica Figarola, Amy Baskette and Noybe Rankin, his sisters Quilla Dent, Betty Lee Baskette and his brother Paul Baskette and all of their families. He devoted his life to his family and the serving the Lord. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 from 11:00 am to1:30pm at Martin Funeral Home West. In lieu of flowers there is a memorial set up for him at the church of the Nazarene Camp and Conference Center and Angus Church. Internment will follow at Fort Bliss National Cemetery at 2:30 pm. A celebration of life service will be held on Wednesday August 17, 2011 at 2:30 pm at Angus Church at the Bonita Park Nazarene Camp and Conference Center in Capitan New Mexico. Services entrusted to Martin Funeral Home West, 128 N. Resler Dr., El Paso, TX 79912. www.MartinFuneralHomeWest.com

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Published by Las Cruces Sun-News on Aug. 14, 2011.

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Ken Beasley

September 13, 2011

Lety and Family
Sorry, for your loss. I had not heard until yesterday, 9/12/2011. I know no words can help, but hope you know I am praying for you. Hope you get better soon. Ken Beasley @ NMSUA

September 5, 2011

Dearest Leticia and girls-
How deeply saddened I was to learn of the loss of your precious husband and father. When someone you love dies, especially someone as young as Tom, it leaves an empty spot in your hearts which no other person could ever fill. What a wonderful gift we have from god in the gift of memories. When you close your eyes, you can see and remember Tom just as he was when he was happy and healthy. Soon, in a new world of god's making, all pain, sorrow and sickness will be gone forever. Until then, I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Bill Jensen

Richard Bryant

September 4, 2011

R.I.P. Tommy....other family members will join you in heaven when the time calls for them to join you !!!

My Brother

Quilla Dent

September 3, 2011

My brother was a wonderful christian man.He brought a lot of joy and happiness to everyone he knew especially his family. We will miss him but I know I will be with him again in Heaven. I love you Bro.

v.w

September 1, 2011

dear baskette family,
to loss someone as loving as tom is difficult. please accept my heartfelt sympathy, also know that your heavenly father knows your pain and is ready to help you.

Mike Casey

August 26, 2011

Mr. Baskette,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your years of dedicated service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army-especially during the Vietnam War. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

August 16, 2011

Leti, May God give you and your family peace and comfort. Remember, I was stationed with Tom on the Roland Project at WSMR, NM. My wife Jo and you were friends. Jo passed away November 2001 after an extended illness with cancer.
May God bless, Ray Conatser

Debra Darley

August 15, 2011

Dear Quilla and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very sad time~May God give you the strength you need to face the coming days~Hold on to your memories!

Brenda Dunn & the Dunn Family

August 15, 2011

All of your family is in our thoughts and prayers. My Mom and Dad (Mildred & Darden Dunn) always thought so much of your mom and Dad. My Dad is not in good health but he wanted me to let you know he is praying for all of you. I know God will give you peace and comfort.

August 15, 2011

Godspeed, Sir. We will honor and protect our friends, your kin.

Tiffany Sterling

August 14, 2011

i love you uncle tommy you are always going to be in my heart.

vivian meyer

August 14, 2011

I love u uncle tommy and you re gonna be truley be miss by all the ones that love you so much. To rest of my family my prayers go out to all of you and knowing that i love you all everyday. He is a greatest man that i never knew

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