Ivan G. Abeyta, 40, of Arroyo Hondo passed away on August 16, 2005. He was owner and operator of IMA Mechanical. He graduated from Taos High School in 1982. He is survived by his wife, Mary P. Abeyta, children, Joseph, Adam and Janelle Gonzales, Daniel Maestas, Justin Phillippi Abeyta, grandchildren, Nathaniel and Aleena Gonzales and Isaac Maestas, parents, Felipe Abeyta and Bernadette Abeyta, brother, Mark Abeyta, sisters, Erica Jeantette (Eric) and Jessica Abeyta, nieces, Britney and Amberlee Jeantette, in laws, Leroy and Loretta Phillippi, many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Funeral mass was held on August 19, 2005 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. A Memorial service was held on August 20, 2005 at Rivera Chapel.