May Maestas

May Maestas, born November 4th, 1924 in Jaroso, CO, she was raised and lived in Taos, NM. Throughout her life, she dedicated her time to helping others through many local civic and faith-based organizations. She gave to her parish, Our Lady of Guadalupe, through the use of her time. She was a dedicated lector, a member of the Altar Society, The Catholic Daughters, and was active in the Cursillo movement. She was also a member of Las Taosenas. She was a charter member of the local Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Her service to the veterans represented by the VFW included the positions of National Department Secretary and State President. When not giving of her time, she shared her love of people and was a tireless worker. Through the years her smiling face could be seen helping people at several local stores where she either worked or managed including J.C. Penney, Del Sol Weaving, Kachina Gifts, Aaronson Brothers, and Anthony's. In the interval between Aaronson Brothers and Anthony's, she worked as a teacher's aide in the Enos Garcia Middle School reading lab and she felt that perhaps being a teacher was a missed calling. Following the demise of the Anthony's chain, she landed on her feet, as always, in the position that would define the remainder of her life. For nearly twenty years she worked at the Ancianos Senior Center in Taos where she shared her love of life with other seniors. She continued to visit as a participant and volunteer until her death. She is survived by her four children and their families; Joseph Robert & Bernadette Maestas of Taos, their children Pamela, Robert Christopher & April, and Jamie; Joseph Paul & JoAnn Maestas of Albuquerque, and their children Matthew & Debbie, Charles and Maureen, Gregory, Gail, and Reuben; Cecilia Consuelo & Magarito Lucero of Taos, and their children, Philip & Heather Graybull, and Maya Graybull; Teresa May & Abel Montoya of Taos, and their children, Mark and Carla, and Stephen. She is also survived by thirteen great-grandchildren and an entire community of close friends. Rosaries were recited on Saturday, February 10, 2007 at Rivera Chapel and on Sunday, February 11, 2007 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Funeral mass was held on Monday, February 12, 2007 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Interment was held at Santa Fe National Cemetery.