Obituaries

In loving memory of Elias J. Bechter born June 8, 1987 and gained his wings April 10, 2024. Elias is survived by his mother Jean Bechter and his sisters Miranda Bechter and Bitty Carrico, and his brother Nick Carrico. Also, his nieces and nephews Shea, Tesla, Kenley, Analeah, Dalton, Bentley, and Adrian. Elias touched the hearts of so many people. He will truly be missed. Heaven has gained an amazing soul and he will forever live on in our hearts. There will be a celebration of life held for Elias at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 25 at the Hualapai Mountain Park Recreational Area 1.

With a heart full of love, we bid farewell to Jeffrey Michael Crockett, who was born on July 14, 1968, in Gary, IN, USA, and left us on April 6, 2024. Jeffrey was a reliable pillar of strength, a thoughtful confidant, and an adventurous spirit, who brought life to every room he entered. He was a beloved resident of Laughlin, Nevada, where he made countless memories with his dear ones. Jeffrey was a dedicated security and surveillance supervisor in the gaming industry. His dedication and reliability were admired greatly by his colleagues. Despite his professional commitments, Jeffrey’s adventurous spirit shone brightest in his hobbies. He was a passionate DJ in

Duane Louis Oliverius, 69, of Dolan Springs, AZ, passed away on March 20, 2024. He was born on June 9, 1954, in Lacrosse, KS. Duane served in the United States Air Force for four years and was stationed at Ellington AF base. After his military service, he pursued a career that reflected his passion for sports and recreation. He worked as a skilled carpenter in Las Vegas and later for the city of North Las Vegas in their parks and recreation department. Duane was dedicated to providing equal opportunities for individuals and families to enjoy a multitude of activities. In his free time, Duane enjoyed basketball, boating, billiards, hunting and

Maria Elena McEuen (Carr) was born on October 25, 1963 in Jacksonville, Florida to James and Loretta Carr. As one of eight children, Maria was a spunky and mischievous child who enjoyed playing outside. She graduated from Sandalwood High School in Jacksonville, Florida. In 1984 Maria joined the United States Army as a Military Police Specialist. She was a patrolman on Fort Gordon. During her time in the service, she met Robert H. McEuen Jr. After only knowing each other 3 months, the two requested permission to leave base to be married on August 3rd, 1985. While reluctant, their superior granted them permission, but added to “not blame him” if