Kado Cruz Perez of Bunkerville Nevada age 33 passed away Wednesday January 4, 2023 in St. George, Utah. He was born January 10, 1989 in St George Utah to Adolfo and Paula Perez. He loved growing up in Bunkerville where he enjoyed the beautiful desert landscape , the clean dry air and the open freedom offered by the surrounding Virgin Valley area. Kado was a homebody for the most part and loved being with his friends and family. He was an avid gamer on all platforms and enjoyed online gaming with friends. Kado had no children of his own, but loved spending time with his nieces and nephews. He loved books and would read as much and as often as he could. He had a beautiful voice and enjoyed music of many genres and time periods. He enjoyed many hobbies, such as his self-taught blacksmithing skills and self-taught upholstery skills he learned from watching his dad. He is survived by his parents Adolfo and Paula of Bunkerville; his sister Candita (Dallas) Teerlink of Mesquite; his brothers Rudy (Erika) Perez of California, Victor (Mary) Perez of Texas; nieces, Zoe, Ariel and Melody; his nephews, Kasper McNeill (Sean), Zander,Victor J, Vinny. Kado is preceded in death by his sister Keturah (Tori) Perez. There will be a small family service to be held at a later date.

Elder McClain Easton has returned home after serving his mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in the North Dakota Bismarck Mission. Brad and Neelie Easton of the Bunkerville 1st Ward are McClain parents. Elder McClain Easton will speak on Sunday, January 8th at 9 am in the Bunkerville Chapel. Welcome home Elder! Elder Easton Testimony: It's crazy to think how far we have come and how much I have changed. The gospel has brought a mighty change in my heart. It has helped me to better understand who I truly am and how important the decision I make are. I have learned that people can truly change through the atonement of Jesus Christ. The atonement truly does impact everyone's life. It really is a blessing to be apart of this amazing church. I've learned the importance of doing the small and simple things. I've also learned that God's timing is always perfect, not a second early or late. It's always perfect. God will never give us a challenge or trial that we can't handle. He truly does love each of us. I will be forever grateful for the Opportunity to serve the people in the Dakotas. Being a missionary is a blessing I will always cherish. I know this church is true. This is just a piece of my testimony. But I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ Amen.

Heritage Day Sponsored by the Mesquite NV Stake Of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Come join us for Heritage Day Saturday, January7th 9 am At the Bunkerville Monument on Riverside Special guest speaker: Vinnie Leavitt Everyone welcome Refreshments Carol Leavitt will offer homemade bread, jam and milk for those who attend .

This is the agenda for Stake Conference on January 14-15 2023 This is the Letter to President Anderson from the First Presidency on the creation of a new stake.

Elder Ethan Leavitt returns this Friday, Dec 16th after serving his mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served a year in the Oregon Salem Mission and a year in the Argentina Cordoba Mission. Elder Ethan Leavitt will report this Sunday, Dec 18th in the Bunkerville Chapel at 10:30am. Mike and Angela Leavitt of the Bunkerville 1st Ward are his parents.

Mesquite 5th Ward RS sisters had a fall social where they enjoyed a taco bar for dinner, played a game and made fabric pumpkins for a quick and easy craft. It was a fun night and the ladies had a good time!

Sister Malia McOmie has accepted a call from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She will serve her mission in the California Riverside Mission, Spanish speaking. Malia will start Home MTC, November 28 for 2 weeks then go to the Mexico Missionary Training Center for 4 weeks. Ian McOmie and Lara McOmie of the Mesquite 2nd Ward are her parents. Sister Malia McOmie will be speaking November 27, 9am in the Littlefield Chapel.It is located at 3260 E. Old HWY 91. Sister McOmie Testimony: I am so grateful for this restored gospel & the opportunity to go teach it to the people of California! I know the Book of Mormon is true & Joseph Smith restored this gospel through Gods power. I know that our Heavenly Father & Savior, Jesus Christ love us infinitely. I know that They have a perfect plan for all of us individually. I know that because of the Atonement Jesus Christ can redeem us & save us from our sins. Also through the Atonement, He can feel what we feel, He knows exactly what we are going through. I know He will always make up our difference because He wants what’s best for us. The Gospel can change lives & I'm so grateful for the knowledge of it.

“Burdens to Blessings” was a great success with a large crowd on Saturday, November 12 at the stake center parking lot. Tables were set up early and clothing, shoes, books and housewares were spread out for everyone in the community to come and take what they needed. Janarah Hollingshead, stake Relief Society Pres. said it was a great turnout. This is the 2nd year for the community clothes give away. A table with bottled water was made available. Thank you to the Relief Society, Janarah and her counselors, Whitney Jensen and Shantelle Felshaw, for organizing it and advertising it with flyers in all the local businesses. The Relief Society sisters from each ward also deserve thanks for coming to pass out bags and help sort clothes. About noon the remaining items were bagged and the truck from Safe Nest in Las Vegas came to pick it up. Thank you to the men from the various wards who came and bagged and boxed up the remainder and put the tables away. by Cheryl Jensen

Elder Kyler Sudweeks will serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Kyler will serve in the Mérida Mexico Mission, speaking Spanish. He starts his Home Missionary Training on November 21st, then to Mexico City MTC on December 6th. January 2nd he'll arrive in Mérida, Mexico. Clint and the late Kelle Sudweeks are the parents of Kyler. Elder Kyler Sudweeks will be speaking on November the 20th in the Bunkerville Chapel at 10:30 am. Elder Sudweeks Testimony: Heavenly Father and Jesus are real and I have had it proven to me. I know Joseph Smith is a true prophet called of God to translate the Book of Mormon which is the truest book ever written. Reading it makes my day so much better. I'm so exited to leave behind the world to serve the Lord in Mexico. I promise to give it my all. I know I will fall short and get discouraged but I know that is going to be for the best and is necessary in Gods plan to mold me into a good missionary. I'm excited to bring the people of Mérida closer to Christ. I'm grateful for all the examples I've had in my life. I'm so blessed to be able to have grown up where I have in the best town in the world. I'm grateful for this gospel and for the plan of salvation. I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen

We are coming upon the most wonderful time of the year! We are excited to help our community by giving service as Salvation Army Bell Ringers. Our Stake has been given 10 days to cover. Please contact your Relief Society president for information on your ward's assignments or sign up on the link below. We do need extra help filling slots for November 26th. It is the Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend. Please click on the link below to sign We need all the sign ups completed by Sunday, November 13th so don't hesitate! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mX10KeCo1nhXwVVqOcVxZPJWWBWoF-GIa-PGNkXCOeI/edit?usp=drivesdk