Carloss Bashista

Carloss Lavaughn (Johnson) Bashista, 85, of Albuquerque NM, born August 30, 1935 in Fox, Oklahoma, passed away on Wednesday March 31st, 2021 at her home.

Carloss was a working mother experiencing many cultures throughout her life. She lived in France (where she found her love of wine), Thailand, Oklahoma, Michigan, Florida, California and even out in the country near the small town of Alma, New Mexico.

She was preceded in death by her husband Edward K. Bashista who passed away Dec 15th, 2020, her son Kenneth Merle, along with her sisters Pattie Lou Johnson, Darline Sanders, and Melba Jane Wheeler.

Carloss was the daughter of John Hurley Johnson and Jettie Juanita Johnson (Lewis) of Fox, Oklahoma. She was the second youngest of six sisters, Pattie Lou Johnson, Betty (Jim) Lewis, Darline Sanders, Melba Jane (Herman) Wheeler, Gwendolyn (Gary) DeArmond.

Carloss is survived by two daughters, Martine (George) Parra and Audeen (Duane) Bashista along with two granddaughters Gabriella Parra and Terra (Wes) Weldon and two great granddaughters, Skylla and Tasha.

A Memorial Service and celebration of life will be held later in the year with her family, residents of New Mexico, Arkansas, Oklahoma and California.

In keeping with her wishes, cremation is to be held.