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William Baskette Obituary
Prominent local Attorney and former Judge, the Honorable William L. Baskette, died on September 19, 2016 at the age of 61. He is preceded in death by his parents, William L. Baskette, Sr and Josephine Marino Baskette. Judge Baskette is survived by his beloved wife, Patricia Baskette, children, Matthew Baskette and wife, Mary and Aisha Baskette Chavez and husband, Ezgar, brothers; Larry Baskette and wife, Katherine, Michael Baskette and wife, Donna, Mark Baskette and wife, Linda, Kevin Baskette and wife, Doris, and Kenneth Baskette, and his sisters; Lisa Drayer and Hope Sirera and husband, Richard. Judge Baskette has been a prolific litigator throughout Bexar County and the entire state of Texas for more than 30 years, specializing in Family Law and Criminal Defense. Throughout his career, Judge Baskette has served as a County Court Judge, District Court Judge, and as a prosecutor. He was a faithful Catholic, loving father and husband. He was known for his humor, love for music, dancing, acting in many plays, and commercials. He enjoyed writing articles for La Prensa among other newspapers, as well as his published yearly calendars. He had a beautiful voice singing in the church choir, and his love for teaching at Northwest Vista College. Judge Baskette loved the courtroom, both as a litigator and as a Judge. He often donated his legal services for individuals unable to afford traditional legal fees and made donations to different charities. A visitation will be on Sunday, September 25, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with the Rosary starting at 6:00 p.m. at Porter Loring Mortuary on McCullough. A procession will depart Porter Loring Chapel at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 26th with a mass at San Fernando Cathedral at 10:30 a.m. followed by interment at Resurrection Cemetery at Cordi-Marian. You are invited to sign the Guestbook at www.porterloring.com Arrangements with
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Amanda Long
September 14, 2020
The world has lost a light. Miss you my friend.
Amanda Long
September 13, 2019
What a void in life for those of us that think about you these past three years with love and grief.
You were such an inspiration, your love for your family and the people you helped for many years with your work.
Your pride in your children and for your beloved wife.
Your creative love for art and music and all things wonderful. Missing you now and always.
Amanda Long
September 28, 2017
Bill ...
You changed the world to a better place. You blessed the lives of many especially mine. You are the singer,writer and dreamer that always outshined.
Thank you for always making my life brighter and being my cheering section even with a tough audience.You will always be remembered.
Love,
Amanda Long & Phoenix Aquino
September 28, 2017
Bill was a great friend over the years and it took a year for me to find out about this. He was very supportive of my work in radio (called in on our membership drive a few times), funny, ridiculously smart, stubborn and wonderful. He was at my house in the fall of 1976 and I had just purchased Al Stewart's "Year of the Cat" album. The title song was becoming a hit, but we had only heard pieces of it until it played in full on the stereo. There's that guitar build-up in the song and then a surprise, almost searing saxophone solo that follows. When the saxophone started, we both started cheering. I'll never forget that moment. My best wishes to family and friends of "the Bill." What a loss.
Jerry (J.J.) Syrja
Olympia, WA
(Texas Lutheran alum)
Isabel Ibarra
September 22, 2017
I attended Texas Lutheran College with Bill and I just now heard of his passing. So sad as he was too young. He is in Heaven singing with the angels.
Tammy Wincott
October 26, 2016
I just heard of his passing and wish I could have attended services. I had cases with Bill and regardless of how frustrating things could be at times, he was always friendly and professional. I used to love seeing his smile whenever I ran into him. He was the type of person you went out of your way to say hello to. He seemed to be not only in the courthouse but a part of it as well. I will miss him as a person and as a part of our "legal" family. You will shine bright in heaven. My sincere condolences to his family. Please contact me if I can help at all.
David Adkisson
September 29, 2016
I graduated with Bill and always admired him. My sincerest condolences to the family. He was a fine man.
Sam Katz
September 27, 2016
Bill, I will miss you. You were always a pleasant person to work with. You are, and were, a kind and gentle soul. Rest in Peace, my Friend.
We will miss you
Marie Chappelle
September 27, 2016
Rest in peace my friendmany prayers to all his family and friendsFrom the Chappelle family❤
Joanie Wesch
September 27, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time of the loss of a great man. Bill was the best friend for over 27 years. He will truly be missed. He was a faithful child of God, and no doubt that he is with Our Lord. Rest In Peace my friend. We will see each other again in Heaven. I will never forget your laughter and uplifting spirit. Missing you already.
Diana Reyna-Barrera
September 26, 2016
My Divorce and Child Support Attorney and a very good one I might add. I am sadden this day to know you are no longer with us. I just found out and with my Deepest regrets and Heartfelt Sympathies I can't express enough words to help heal the sadness left behind to your immediate family members. May you forever Rest in God's Everlasting Eternal Peace. Amen
Yvette Moreno
September 26, 2016
Great friend, mentor, advisor and a true hero; Our deepest condolences to Patricia and the rest of his beloved family. We will miss you.
Yvette Monique Moreno, Nevia Gonzalez, Robyn Moreno, Bianca Collette Moreno & (Mother) Yvonne Vela-Guzman
Robert Negley
September 26, 2016
It Was a great pleasure and honor to work with Bill Baskette as a representative for the Sarina Sanchez family on a current case. Bill always took the time to explain things and was in the process of trying to correct some very grevious wrongdoings. I know God will continue to richly bless Bill and his family and that his legal endeavors will continue to have a positive influence on the South Texas community even after his Passing ...on behalf of Sarina, Maria, Sonny, and Sammy Sanchez
-Robert Negley, Colonel, USAF, Ret, San Antonio, TX, Sep 26, 2016
Ken Anderson
September 26, 2016
Rest in peace my friend. I always admired the way you handled yourself in the cases we had against each other. I will miss seeing you at the courthouse.
Lorenzo Contreras
September 26, 2016
I will certainly miss "Billy" in the halls and courtrooms of the courthouse. He always had a kind word and calendar or a pen with his info on it! I will especially miss him on Thursdays, because as he left his office, he would walk through the Cadillac Bar patio where me and friends meet for cigars. "Billy Basket" I would yell and he'd always turn and send his best!
God Bless You Bill and the entire Baskette family.
Larry Contreras
B.C.S.O.
Maddy Loeffler
September 25, 2016
Judge Baskette was one of my instructors at Northwest Vista. I was very sad to see he had passed away. I really enjoyed his class and he was a very good instructor. My condolences to his family.
Dolores Lopez
September 25, 2016
May you rest in peace
And comfort of peace to Pat and all his family
Tony Kangea
September 25, 2016
My condolences to Kevin and Doris and the rest of the family. May his soul Rest In Peace.
Nelson Skinner
September 24, 2016
Keep smiling Bill. I enjoyed our time together. You're a true gentleman.
F. P. C.
September 24, 2016
My deepest condolences to The Family Baskette.
Mr. Bill Baskette was a very devoted person to his religion and his law practice. It was a pleasure to work with him at The Law Office. He will be missed dearly. May he Rest In Peace.
Paolo Cristadoro
September 24, 2016
My deepest condolences. It was always a pleasure each Sunday as we sang together in the choir.
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