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JOHN MCELFRESH Obituary

JOHN MCELFRESH John Darren McElfresh, 51, of Las Vegas, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. Born in West Virginia Sept. 16, 1960, he was the loving son of Dora Mae McElfresh. John worked at CMC Economy Steel for several years, as what he would say was, "a poor dumb bender." He was well-liked by his co-workers, and a host of friends. He was an extremely smart and humble man. John had a strong interest in mechanics and music. He loved to build computers and ride motorcycles. He will be sorely missed. John is survived by his mother, Dora Mae McElfresh and her partner, Beverly Ruth Gault, of Las Vegas; his fiancee, Catherine M. Fogarty of Las Vegas; and his two children, Justine T. McElfresh of California and Hazel E. McElfresh of Las Vegas. Services are private.

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Published by Las Vegas Review-Journal from Sep. 24 to Sep. 25, 2012.

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Hazel

November 23, 2021

Hi Dad, I miss you, I wish I could see you one last time

Christine B.

September 18, 2020

Thinking of the first time I met you; you came walking in the door with your helmet on just cracking up...and said, "So you are the infamous Christine..." and we were friends immediately. You made everything okay. Just want you to know that Cat and Hazel are doing okay; Hazel is so smart and beautiful! She sings too! Your body may not be here any longer, but your spirit speaks volumes. We'll never forget you.
-Christine

Christopher Fields

February 12, 2013

I just found out that we ran out of time to make up for all of the lost time, i think of you often and i miss both you and my mother, sorry that i wasn't better at maintaining contact, i do think that you tried your best to raise me and Kevin and i am sorry to have been a handful.

Justine McElfresh

January 13, 2013

Forever may you rest in peace, for there was no better father than you. I love you Daddy.

Jeffrey Castle

November 4, 2012

Love you

Christine Goetzinger

September 30, 2012

John, I will miss you and your witty sense of humor. You are a great father and good to Cat. You were her man. And she loved you so much. Hazel will be fine. Between me and Cat, we got this!! Please rest now, and say hello to my son for me. Thanks. His name is D'Vae.

Love you!!!!! ~Christine

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