A truly gifted painter and a fair man! He will be missed! Sorry I wasn't around 

To my Soulmate, my Ride or Die, the Clyde to my Bonnie, the Jack to my Sally, my Husband and Best Friend-

From the start, it was love at first sight. We knew we were crazy moving so quickly in our relationship, but we were both honest and this is what we wanted...more than anything. It wasn’t always perfect, but it was always us and that’s all that mattered. You were the one great with words. You calmed me down when I got lost. You haggled when we were down to our last euros/pesos/colones. You found me food when I got hangry. You are my everything and I love you more than words can describe. I miss you terribly and hope to see you again, baby. 

Adam was such a funny, spirited, yet easy going and welcoming guy. When getting to know him I noticed he did not care what other people thought, which was so refreshing and made him easy to get along with. I remember laughing at the silliest things with him and his family. The first time I met him he immediately mentioned my Rise Against shirt and we were able to connect through our love of concerts. He accepted my sister and I like we had always been family, and it made me feel so welcomed. I later got to see the care-free love he had for his family during my Uncle Bill’s wedding. Adam and Matt pulled my Aunt Cheryl onto the dance floor and made her dance. It was both humorous and beautiful because you could see that she didn’t want to dance, but she would only do it for her two boys. It is a terrible loss that he is no longer here, but I am so blessed to have been able to meet him and to have memories of what a fun-loving guy he was. 
Rest in Peace Cousin, I'll see you in the next Life 

ADAM <3
Adam was such an amazing cousin. The first time I met him was when my dad, sister and I went to Vegas for Bill’s wedding. I remember when Adam walked into Aunt Cheryl’s house with his beautiful wife Shanna. Adam walked up to me and gave me the biggest hug and started talking to me like he had known me my entire life. He asked me questions like, what I liked to do on my free time. One of my responses was I love doing Martial Arts, and as soon as I said that his eyes lit up. We talked about my Martial Arts career for a little while then somehow we started talking about our favorite UFC fighters. I got his phone number and Instagram before I left Vegas. About a week after I texted him asking if he was going to watch Rhonda Rousey’s big fight. He said, “Of course (: .” We texted for a couple of hours talking about that fight. 	
Adam was such an amazing person. He treated me like his little sister. There were times when we wouldn’t text for a while but when we did, it felt like no time had passed. I loved seeing his Instagram posts because it made me feel closer to him. He will always be in my heart forever and always <3 
	R.I.P cousin I love you always<3


To My Awesome Nephew Adam (“Nanu Nanu” Fam)

I really wish we could have had more time hanging out with each other, but the universe & you had other plans. No Worries you can’t get rid of me that easy. We found each other once, we will find each other again, and when that happens look the ….. Out!
“We Will Go Where No Man Has Gone Before” Get into all the trouble we chatted about getting into. I will always cherish the time, bond, & family you were willing to share with my girls and myself. I will always cherish the Calm /Ease you & your brother make and made me feel. As if to say, “We got this, Everything is going to be ok” (Awesome moms, dads & wives might have a lil to do with it).
So Nephew it is time for me to remind you of our Agreement, I will do my best & I know you will also. As a” Rocket Man” you kind of have to keep in touch …lol. So until we meet again, I’ll See Ya On The Other Side Of The Moon.

Luv Ya Kiddo,
Uncle Reggie Barton


It's been hard in Vegas without the big hugs and glowing smile, at least not yours. I'll never forget when we went to go walk the pups up at the park next to you guy's house and we went to the skate park because we had the skateboard, and i was too scared to drop in on the big ramp there. And you said "it's not that big" and took the skateboard, looked down the ramp and just sent it. And at the bottom you looped out and hit your head. And I remember you didn't want to show me the pain you were in when it was clear you were. It's memories like those I'll always think about when I'm riding either my bmx, scooter, or skateboard... R.I.P. love you bro

Adam was a joy to have as a nephew. Our families spent a lot of time together when our kids were growing up. We feasted on turkey many Christmas and Thanksgivings. Adam was about the same age as my oldest son Will and one of my other nephews, Myles. I was blessed to be able to coach all 3 of them on a soccer team, and boy was Adam a feisty one. He had no fear. He could take the ball away from just about anyone on the field. We also had some good snow ball fights up at a friend’s cabin in Utah. I loved the fact that he knew what he wanted to do at a young age...work on cars. He went to a great school so he could be an expert, and he became one of the best in town at body work. WE LOVE YOU ADAM AND MISS YOU!!! 

Growing up in Las Vegas, whenever we’d have family get-togethers, it would be the three of us cousins: Adam, Myles, and myself. Adam was a year older than me, and Myles, a year younger. We competed in sports, played video games and rode bikes.

Myles and I went to the same school and spent more time together, but when Adam was around, he’d take over as the de facto leader. He picked the activities and settled scores. For several years, I considered him to be one of the coolest people I knew. Adam wore the clothes I wanted, was an expert in slang, and most importantly, was a skilled BMX rider that owned the most impressive bike I’d ever seen in person.

He was also, notably, one of the few people shorter than me, but he carried himself with confidence and was always kind.

Between the ages of 12 and 14, bicycles were my obsession. I spent countless hours pouring over BMX magazines, comparing parts and prices and idolizing professional BMXers. The only thing missing was ownership of a BMX bike and knowledge of how to use it, unlike Adam. He had the bike and competed in BMX races. I remember going to one of them and cheering him on and being so impressed..

A BMX-related activity common among boys my age in Las Vegas was to use the fresh dirt deposited next to new housing developments to build bike ramps. A particularly impressive ramp once drew a crowd of neighborhood boys one Saturday afternoon near Myles’ house. I remember us all gathered around, starring at it, making excuses for why we couldn’t be the first to hit it, when suddenly, out of nowhere, Adam appears on his bike, and before we realized what was happening, he hits the jump at full speed. I remember tracking his flight through air in slow motion. We all watched, awestruck, as he stuck the landing, perfectly. Over and over, he would hit the jump as we all just watched.

It’s a memory I’ll never forget...Adam, soaring through air, before of a crowd of his peers, who were all cheering him on. 

When Shanna fell in love with you, I knew we would love you too.  It couldn’t have been easy marrying into a larger family, adding sets of parents, three brothers, two sisters, a sister in law, two little nieces, sets of grandparents, seven aunts and uncles with spouses, nine cousins … and a partridge in a pear tree. With all the traditions and family dynamic, the thought of it is overwhelming, even stressful.  Trying to balance a relationship and blend both families was new territory.  Once the activities were planned and festivities underway, Adam was So. Much. Fun! He was always smiling, laughing, and having a great time. He was also a hugger, and let you know, families hug. That line could be a mile long!  
Adam enjoyed talking with Sydney, finding out what she was up to, giving advice, and making sure she was living life how she wanted to,  He enjoyed skateboarding with Josh - I laugh and tease they are on the same level most of the time. When we stayed with Adam and Shanna before my brother’s wedding in Salt Lake City, Josh and I stopped to get snacks.  Josh comes in with a dozen assorted donuts and tells Adam he already had dibs on one of then. Excitedly, Adam grabs the box asking “Which One? The sprinkled one? The frosted one?  The jelly one?” “No, I have dibs on the cake donut”  Adam’s expression was priceless. “Dude, you don’t even have to call the cake donut, no one wants a cake donut!”  
I appreciate him taking the time to spend with us, and allowing us to share his precious time with Shanna when we would come to town. I know it was hard as schedules don’t always coincide.  There are just no words yet that can justify just how much he means to us and our family.  We will forever cherish those memories.

The first few times I hung out with Adam, there was of course the first thought I know everyone thinks of, he seems funny and nice. But most importantly, each and every time I saw him from the first to the last, he always made you feel welcomed and important. Unfortunately we didn't hang out much, but each time there wasn't a moment where he wasn't laughing, smiling, joking around, or stealing glances at Shanna. You could tell how much he loved and adored Shanna. No one ever had to second guess how much those two loved each other. 

When I think of Adam I always think of his confidence. I have never been a confident person and I seem to gravitate towards confident people. I couldn’t help but gravitate towards him. Back in August I was texting back and forth with Adam about work, he had applied to join the elevator constructors union, and even though that didn’t work out he was telling me about other plans he had. He was really excited about his future, and so was I. 

When I think about Adam, I immediately think about his smile. I feel like he was always smiling, and if he wasn’t, it was because he was being protective of someone he loved.

I also think of his hugs! He always had a hug waiting for anyone who needed it (even if they didn’t know they needed it). I will always remember the first hug I got from Adam. I have people talk about my hugs, how much they appreciate them, and never knew what they meant until I got a hug from Adam. He hugged with his whole heart, and you knew it. Man I’m going to miss those hugs! Looking forward to the day I get one again. 

One memory I have that sticks out to me of just how much Adam loved and protected you, Shanna, is right before your wedding. We were taking family pictures and you had just asked me to help take pictures at your wedding, we had also discussed your desire in asking others attending to not take pictures. Adam walked up after our conversation and heard me talking about taking pictures. He immediately jumped in and very kindly, but definitely wanting to protect you and your wishes, told me that you two were going to ask people not to take pictures during the ceremony. We explained you had asked me, and we figure it all out. But in that moment I knew he was going to take care of you. I knew that he loved you completely and he was the one for you!

Dear Cheryl and Robert,

How very sorry we were to hear about Adam’s passing. We’re still trying to catch our breath. 

We will always have fond memories of Adam. He had confidence, swagger… and attitude. 

I still remember going with you, Cheryl, to pick up Adam from elementary school. He came trotting out to the car with an impish little grin and I knew immediately that this was a kid full of fun and mischief (just like his mother.)

One story I’m particularly fond of is when Adam announced to you that he wanted to be a garbage man. Not just any garbage man. Adam wanted to be a black garbage man. If anyone could have pulled that off, it would have been Adam. He would have found a way.

Adam often marched to the beat of his own drum. Now he is truly a free spirit. Heaven must be a very amusing and open-hearted place indeed!

The number of people who attended Adam’s memorial service speaks volumes. He touched so many lives. So many stories were told, and yet so many more need to be heard. Keep his memory alive by sharing those stories, writing them down, and recording them. They are precious gems.

There’s a special bond between both fathers and sons and mothers and sons. Take time to let your hearts heal and always cherish those wonderful memories that you shared.

We love you both and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.


Growing up in Henderson, I can’t remember many times when Adam wasn’t smiling. He always found ways to have a good time and I really admired his worry free state of mind and his need to have fun. From the clothes he wore his tattoos, his cars and trucks, his hats, his hair and so many other things, I really looked up to him. 

As we got older I always felt that I could relate to Adam more and more, and I really enjoyed hanging out with him at family get-togethers and talking about life. He always had positive words for me, and I learned a lot from him. I felt like he was experiencing life the way I later would, and I always valued his advice. 

Thank you for always having the time to talk and giving me the peace to be a better man. I love you cousin. 

Now that you have gotten your wings, our prayer is that you know now, more than ever just how very much you were loved. You loved with your whole heart and never showed it more than the day that we got to see you walk down the aisle with Shanna, your soul mate. Your love for Shanna was evident to everyone present as you celebrated that special day. I got to dance my last dance with you and even surprised you with probably the worst version of Thriller ever recorded. "Yeah, that was all me." Two of the happiest days of my life were watching our boys join their lives with two of the most lovely ladies a Mom could hope for. Our family grew and so did the love that we share. Shanna is family for life, and we promise to look over her as she sorts through both the past and the future...but she has to promise to dance with me again one day.

Matt has a picture that he will probably cherish more now than ever by Michelangelo named "Where is Adam". From the time that you could walk, that seemed to be the million dollar question. Who knew that the last time that question would be asked was to come so soon, and would end with you leaving us behind to try and figure out how to go on without you in this crazy life. We will forever look for you in the stars. I'd sure like it if you could send a sign from time to time to show us that you are at peace and kind of like your new home. Our home is filled with beautiful memories of you and we are going to cling tightly to every last one of them. 

The memory of you playing with Addie on the exercise ball as she kept saying "again" is the sweetest thing that I know. And who would have imagined that such a wonderful moment, would be the one that I remember so vividly...as we say goodbye to our Baby Boy playing with Matt and Julie's Baby Girl. 

You were always chasing pretty rainbows and this week you found that eternal pot of gold at the end of it. Say hi to Cindy & Barry, and please save a dance for me.

Your wings were ready but my heart was not. I only wish that you could have seen yourself through the eyes of those that knew and loved you so dearly. I sure do miss you Buddy and my heart will never be the same. 


Little brother, we had to say good bye to you tonight. It still doesn’t seem real. When will it? These past few days have been filled with overwhelming sadness but also amazing stories and memories of you. I will cherish the past but hardest part to me is facing the future. This is where I am struggling. 
There hasn’t been a birthday you and I have had in the past decade that we haven’t celebrated side by side, what is July going to feel like now? Who is going to gang up on your mom with me at UNO?  Where am I going to find another person on this earth with that laugh and that big bear hug?  You left us too soon. You left us so fast. And it hurts. 
Adeline will grow up knowing her Uncle Adam. She will continue to love you. She will hear about your adventures and your amazing ability to love. Maybe it’s genetic? She will carry on the Squires name for all of us.  
Shanna will ALWAYS be my sister. I will continue to love her for you... and for me because I can’t imagine our lives without her in it.  She made you so happy.  She will always have a special place in our hearts. 
Matt and I will take care of your parents. We will continue to take family vacations and you will be there with us in spirit and in mind and heart always.  We will continue to go the places that were once your favorites as hard as it may feel. You will be there. I know you will. 
I will help Matt through this.  I will support him through the low points that are sure to come. He has been the backbone through all of this which was a excruciatingly difficult task but he did it because he adored you. He will continue to adore you. That’s what big brothers do.  And just so you know... I was happy to find him smoking one of your cigarettes yesterday. It made me smile. I know... never in a million years right?   
I love you. I miss you. You need to be sure to stop by every once and a while. You know where to find us. ❤️

I only got to meet him during the days of the wedding but I could see how happy he and Shanna were....Life is a journey and the people who are with you on this Journey you will meet again....
   R.I.P.  Adam...


Kenny Elhard

He always had a smile on his face and it was contagious. He was the type of person you want to talk to, that you wanted to be friends with. I never talked to him much until Amanda’s wedding. It was Matt’s first time around the family and Adam made it so much easier and made Matt feel comfortable, which is a hard thing. I got to know Adam more than I had that day and I’m glad I did. He was such an amazing person and cared so much about those around him. It was so easy to see his love for his family and to see how in love with Shanna he was. I’m so so sorry for your loss. He was a great man that will be missed by so many. 

Dear Shanna,

Remembering Adam always smiling, but never as much as when he was with you.  And his cooking was so good - that man could do a mean BBQ!. And his cool shoes, always sneakers, even for your wedding you both had high tops. Always giving the best hugs that made a heart connection. And how he loved on Brandon's girls.  So tender.  Forever, that is what love is.  And he will be forever in our hearts.  

Our prayers are with you,

Ronda and Mike Barnhurst

Shanna,

We are so very sorry for your loss. We know that you love Adam very much! If there is anything we can do for you or anything that you need, we are here for you! We love you very much and we are praying for you!

The Kearneys

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Adam Lee Squires

23 juillet 1985 – 12 septembre 2018

Palm Boulder Highway Mortuary & Cemetery

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