Josie C. Maestas

Josie C. Maestas, 87 of Arroyo Seco went home to be with our Lord November 25, 2013. She is preceded in death by her parents Jose and Acencion Romero, 4 siblings, favorite uncle, Andres Romero and sister in-law, Elizabeth Romero. Josie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend. She loved to cook and loved to dance. Josie is survived by her husband of nearly 60 years Abedon Maestas. They spent a lifetime being dancing partners and best friends. She is also survived by daughter Sally Martinez; sons, Lino and wife Carmen Maestas; Roger and wife Patsy Maestas and Antonio Maestas; 12 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Rosary was recited on Sunday, December 1, 2013 at Santa Cruz de la Canada Catholic Church. Funeral mass was held on Monday, December 2, 2013 at Santa Cruz de la Canada Church with interment followed at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Roger Maestas Jr, Danny Romero, Tony Sanchez, Lee Quintana, Larry Vigil, and Joe Lopez. Honorary pallbearers are Dominic Maestas, John Martinez, and Bernie Vigil. The family would like to extend a very special thank you to Bernie Vigil for the wonderful care she provided for our precious mother and grandmother. This obituary is protected by copyright laws, unauthorized use or duplication is prohibited.