Jose Elias Maestas, 71, of Ranchos de Taos passed away unexpectedly on May 29, 2007. He is preceded in death by his sons, Jose "Joey" Maestas Jr and Guillermo "Billy" Maestas, brothers and sisters, Tomas Maestas, Sarah Martinez, Flossie Gallegos, Emma Montoya and Dora Gallegos. He is survived by his wife Faby Maestas, daughter, Bernadette Soliven (Rick Gonzalez) of San Diego, CA, grandchildren, Tanya Soliven, Little G., Joey Maestas Jr., Daniel, Anthony, Guillermo and Elias Maestas, great grandchildren, Tatiana Soltero, Fabian Guerrero and Madison Maestas, brother, Ray Martinez (Rose) of Wyoming, sister, Mary Abeyta of Santa Fe, brother in law, Ed Quintana (Pam) of Albuquerque, nieces, Nicole and Lucilla Quintana, Alyssa Jaramillo and many other relatives.
Rosary was recited on May 31, 2007 at San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church. Funeral mass was held on June 01, 2007 at San Isidro Capilla in Los Cordovas Catholic Church.