Nikki Bascom, age 31

Lost to gun violence on April 21, 2016 in Silver City, New Mexico.

Shot by her boyfriend, who then killed himself.

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  • Nickname:
    4 Nik
  • Number of children:
  • Personality:
    6 Beautiful
    5 Loving
    5 Caring
    5 smart
    3 Strong
  • Occupation:
    5 Nurse
    2 Director of Nursing
  • Workplace:
    6 HMS
  • Schools attended:
    3 silver high school
    2 Western NM University
  • Comments:
    4 One of the most beautiful people you would have ever had the privilege of knowing
    3 Nikki was always so positive and supportive, a beautiful person with a beautiful soul.
    2 Missing you my beautiful friend and sister.
    2 Miss our daily chats! You we’re definitely one of a kind. Miss you!🤍
    2 Missing you my friend. Missing our talks and support

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