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MARK BASQUEZ Obituary

BASQUEZ, MARK DONALD "Mark the Spark" died over Easter weekend in San Diego. He was born October 14, 1962 to Joe and Margie (Mathes) Basquez. Little brother to Lynn and Mike, he became big brother to Jeff Burgener and Michelle Hermas when Joe married Linda Burgener in 1975. Mark's joy, daughter Niki, carries on his spirit. The family plans a private, loving farewell. Rest in Peace.

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Apr. 26, 2012.

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Kelly Frederick

March 8, 2018

Miss combing out his long hair, cut and donated.

Kelly Frederick

November 3, 2017

Not Sure how I remember getting the call he died. All I knew is for the short time I knew him he made all goals set for himself. I still consider him one of my great losses here. Kelly Frederick

Carol Landress

May 9, 2012

Dearest Lynn, family and friends,
May your memories of Mark be filled with all special moments when your joy was shared and life was simple and carefree.
Blessings of peace and love,

Edee Murphy

May 1, 2012

My dear friend. I can see your smile and hear your laugh clear as yesterday. May you be in peace with God.

Judy Hart Perrault

April 30, 2012

My deepest condolences to the entire family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Monica Chase

April 29, 2012

Lynn, I'm so sorry to hear that you lost your brother!!! I will say prayers for him and his family. I remember you mentioning his daughter. I hope you two stay close over the years. You are such a sweet, generous and loving person. You have alot to offer! You are also in my thoughts and prayers. love, Monica

April 29, 2012

Mark, you left us way too soon, and your family and friends will miss you. John Chamberlin (Laguna Beach, CA)

3 Generations of Basquez Boys

Lynn Basquez

April 29, 2012

Mike, Lynn, Mark (right) at brother Jeff's wedding

Lynn Basquez

April 29, 2012

Mark (left) surfing with brother Mike

Lynn Basquez

April 29, 2012

April 28, 2012

Our thoughts, prayers and condolences.
the Grewe Family

Theodore Daniels

April 27, 2012

Please use my first entry, with the picture

Theodore Daniels

April 27, 2012

Marcus, depreciuos, allowreciuos. I know you better than anyone else. I will not speak of you in the past tense.

You kept your dreams alive in the mist of despair. Your faith in God and Jesus is
with out doubts. ...I'll definitely see you again.

God Speed, my brother.

Theodore Daniels

April 27, 2012

My very good friend, Marcus Deprecious Alloreciuos. Mark, I know you better than anyone. I will not speak of you in the past tense. Your faith in God is strong, and I'll see again.

Nichole, his loves you dearly.

Lynn Basquez

April 27, 2012

So many memories of fun with you, Mark! reading lessons in the Edwards playhouse, pecan pies, croquet with Niki, your quail in my closet, your rockets-- I know you now understand how much I loved and missed you these last years. --Sister Lynn

April 26, 2012

Rest in Peace.
God Bless.
-KC

April 26, 2012

I hope Mark will Rest in Peace. I alway's enjoyed spending time with you. God Bless.... David Mulvaney

Kris Becker

April 26, 2012

I love you cuz. Rest in peace knowing your family will keep you in our hearts forever. -Baby Kris

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