Farmington
Eddie Michael Basco
March 31, 1959 - July 15, 2015
Eddie "Mike" Michael Basco, 56, of Farmington, passed from this life Wednesday, July 15, 2015, at San Juan Regional Medical Center, in Farmington. He was born March 31, 1959, in Lafayette, La., to Joe and Phyllis Basco.
Mike loved the Lord first and foremost, and his family and friends. He loved teaching and preaching about God and Jesus and helping any and every one he could. He led his first sermon at the age of 17. Mike worked in the oil and gas fields in New Mexico, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas when he was younger. Later in life Mike worked as a handyman so he could preach the word of the Lord and to minister to those in need. Mike gave everything he earned away keeping the minimum for himself. He loved working and supporting "Right to Life", Navajo Missions, Jews for Jesus, and underprivileged children were some of his favorite charities. Mike is loved and missed by many.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Dorothy Johnson and her husband, Lloyd Johnson; and his grandparents, John and Dora Basco and Amanda and Blanchard Cannon.
Mike leaves behind his daughters, Ericka Basco and Destiny Milleson; brothers, Jerry L. Basco and wife, Brenda of Farmington; sisters, Jean Rachal of Natchitoches, La. and Faye and Clarence Ostrander of Shreveport, La. and Sandra Gail Williams of Grand Cane, La.; seven grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and many dear friends.
Cremation will take place and memorial services for Mike will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, at the Journey Church, 207 E. Main St., in Farmington, with Pastor David Florez officiating. Inurnment will take place at a later date in Mount Zion Cemetery in Montgomery, La., where he interred with his parents.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks, in order to help with the funeral expenses, that donations be made in Mike's name in care of Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 East Ute St., Farmington, NM 87401.
Mike's care is entrusted to Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 E. Ute St. in Farmington, 505-325-8688.
Service Details
Wednesday, July 22nd, 2015 10:00am, The Journey Church, 207 E. Main Street, Farmington, NM
Interment Details
Mount Zion Cemetery, Montgomery, Lousiana