Jose I Maestas, 95, of Payson, Utah, passed away on April 20, 2020. Jose was born on July 17, 1924 in Coyote, New Mexico to Pedro Maestas and Maria Ines Velasquez.
On July 21, 1945 he married Rachel Telca Gonzales in Gallina, New Mexico.
He enjoyed working on cars, camping, reunions, traveling, visiting others, mountain drives, and playing the guitar.
Jose is survived by his children Margaret Cornelius (Ron) of Kaysville, Utah; Cordy Cornelius (Don) of Lindon, Utah; and Lorraine Lowham (Marc) of Salem, Utah. He is also survived by his siblings Max Maestas of Espanola, New Mexico; Clarence Maestas of Vernal, Utah; Lee Maestas of St. George, Utah; and Elizabeth Harrison of Vernal, Utah, and 15 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren, and 8 great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife Rachel Maestas, son Sunny Maestas, granddaughter Bobbie Jo Barnett, sisters Josephina Maestas Sisneros of Espanola, New Mexico; and Susanna Maestas of New Mexico, and brother Leo Maestas of Payson, Utah.
A private family graveside will be held.
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Larry Christensen. Chris' Barber Shop says
April 27, 2020 at 7:07 pmI don’t know a greater or nicer man . I cut Joe’s hair for many years I always enjoyed his friendship and good stories. Fun to talk to and a great family. Thank you all.
kathy taylor says
April 27, 2020 at 7:15 pmI loved Jose’s sense of humor, he was so much fun. My favorite story was when he was in his 90’s and still driving, He did not tell his family until got to New Mexico and his son discovered his registration had expired. I always told him he better tell his family when he was going somewhere and he would say, “They won’t let me go.” He tried to us to speak Spanish and made us count back the change in Spanish. He was one of my favorite customers and it was sad when he could not come in for him self. He was such a good person and so kind.
LuAnn Wignall says
April 28, 2020 at 1:36 pmSo very sorry for your loss. The old neighborhood won’t be the same
Annabele Nancy Chavez-Sisneros says
April 28, 2020 at 2:37 pmIt is with a heavy heart we send out our Condolence’s to Lorraine (Marc) Cordy (Don) Margaret ( Ron) Rosemary and the extended families. We will forever cherish the memories we made with Uncle Joe. I was his Lupita, upon arrival at his home we wanted fresh tortillas and of course got them. Allen was the handy man for the weekend. Uncle may you rest in peace with aunt Rachel and Sunny. we will forever live in our hearts.
Curt Marvin says
April 29, 2020 at 1:12 pmMay the Lord comfort your family at this sad time, he was a wonderful Man, always happy and friendly.
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