Steven R. Estes

November 18th, 1950 - December 1st, 2024

Steve Estes passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 1st, 2024, at the age of 74 in his home,  with his wife by his side.

Steve led a very full and interesting life; he had a career in wrestling from 1979 through 2006 and owned Midland Empire Wrestling alongside his sons from 1995-2003. He also ran the  NWA Kansas. Steve was known as the Assassin and right up until his illness you could still find him promoting wrestling. Through everything he did in wrestling Steve was very proud of the work he did, the people he met, and the wrestlers he had the opportunity to mentor.

Steve was born in Wichita, KS on November 18th, 1950 and was preceded in death by parents David Sr. and Dorothy Estes and brother David. He was also preceded by his first wife Janice in 2003.

In 1968 Steve graduated  from Lafayette High School and served as a sailor until he became a proud veteran,  Honorably Discharged from the Navy in 1971.

Steve is survived by his sister Rosalie (Eric) Hadle,nieces and nephews Leigh Ann and Chuck.  His  daughter beronica Carrigan and sons Brian and Brad Estes. Grandchildren Kaila, Brian Michael, Penelope, Brody, Mason, Karson James, Bryson and Emyrson Estes. Great Grandchildren Blakely, and George Estes .

Steve married his current wife, Jan Collado, on June 10th, 2005.

Through this marriage, Steve gained sons and daughters; Brandi (Anthony) Lopez, Kristi (Phil) Ellis, Jaime (Kim) Collado, Staci, Kevin and Joy Collado. As well as several grandchildren; Destinee, Dallis, Dominick, Vada, Astraea, Kash, Amiyah, Zayden, Noah, Maddin  and two more he grew especially close to, Jaycelynn and Millie.

A special thank you to Matt Dilley for providing friendship, comfort, and love  during his last years. Steve's family will be forever grateful.

There will be a Celebration of Life on Saturday December 7th at 2 pm held at St John's CEC. Address is 5106 Miller Rd, St Joseph, Mo.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes for memorial donations to be made to Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel to help with Steve's funeral expenses.