Nickolas Constantine Preketes, Born January 1, 1940 in Athens, Greece passed on February 14, 2023 at the age of 83 in Fort Mohave, Arizona. Nickolas had a passion for Space Science and a career as an engineer in Aerospace. Nick also had a love for cars, especially fast cars. Nickolas is survived by his wife Jeanette Englinton Preketes. Daughters: Pani McKenzie of Fort Mohave, AZ; Anastasia Menzik of Taylorsville, MS. Funeral Services will be held on March 9, 2023 @ 10:30 a.m. AZT at Desert Lawn Funeral Home Chapel 9250 S. Ranchero Lane, Mohave Valley, AZ 86440 followed by Graveside Service at Desert Lawn Memorial Garden.