Ashwyn Shawn Basil

Ashwyn Shawn Basil obituary, Austin, TX

Ashwyn Shawn Basil

Ashwyn Basil Obituary

Visit the Harrell Funeral Home of Austin website to view the full obituary.
Ashwyn Shawn Basil, 20, passed away on January 8, 2026, in Austin, Texas.

Ashwyn was born on July 28, 2005, in Karachi, Pakistan, to Glen Morris Basil and Suzan Mary Glen. He spent his early years in Pakistan before moving to Austin, Texas, where he completed his high school education and made many lasting friendships.

Ashwyn was known for his kind heart, generous spirit, and love for those around him. He enjoyed spending time with friends, playing basketball, shopping, and sharing meals-especially seafood. Above all, Ashwyn found joy in helping others and bringing people together through his warmth and compassion.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother and his maternal grandparents.

Ashwyn is lovingly remembered by his parents, his brother, his uncle and aunt, and his cousins, along with many friends whose lives he touched. His memory will live on through the love he gave and the kindness he showed to everyone he met.

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Harrell Funeral Home of Austin

4435 Frontier Trail (at South Lamar and Ben White), Austin, TX 78745

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