Theodore (Ted) Joseph Baden

THEODORE (TED) JOSEPH BADEN passed away on Monday, March 12, 2012 at the age of 83. Mr. Baden enlisted at the age of 17 in the Army Air Corps and retired from the United States Air force after 20 years of honorable service. He then worked for the U.S. Customs and was recruited to one of the first groups of Sky Marshals. Ted established the first Drug Enforcement Administration Task Force in El Paso and retired as a Special Agent after 22 years of Federal Service. He was a member of the “Fraternal Order of Border Agents”. Mr. Baden cared for all his fellow law enforcement, loved his country, and will be greatly missed. He is preceded in death by his brother; James Baden. He is survived by his wife; Mary Marshall Baden, daughters; Teddi Jo Baden Martinie and husband Jerry, Tracy Marguerite Kniest and husband Tom, son; Dr. Eric L. Wohl and wife Cynthia, sister; Dawn Louden, sister-in-law; Jeanette Baden. He is also survived by his grandchildren; Rachel Louise Wohl, Christina Elise Wohl, many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 18, 2012 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM at Martin Funeral Home West. Graveside Service will be held on Monday, March 19, 2012 at 2:00PM at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with full military honors. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Services entrusted to Martin Funeral Home West, 128 N. Resler Dr. El Paso, TX 79912. www.MartinFuneralHomeWest.com