Ramon Maese Sr.

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Ramon Santiago "Jimmy" Maese Sr., 73, of Las Cruces, entered eternal life Friday, June 20, 2014, at Sagecrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born Feb. 10, 1941, in Mesilla to Jose and Maria Gamboa Maese. Jimmy, as he was fondly known to family and friends, served his country honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps for 10 years, serving two tours during the Vietnam War. He worked in electronic repairs until his retirement and was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Those left to mourn his passing include his loving wife of 34 years, Christina Garcia Maese of the family home; two sons, Ramon Santiago Maese Jr. and companion, Jodi Sanchez, of Albuquerque, Ramon Jimmy Maese and wife, Maria, of Las Cruces; four daughters, Bernice Sanchez and husband, Simon, Gina Marie Calderon and husband, Patrick Joseph, all of Las Cruces, Jesusita Veronica Maese of Horizon, Texas, and Michelle Yvonne Ross and husband, Christopher Alen, of El Paso, Texas, as well as one brother, David Maese and wife, Hazel, also of Las Cruces. Other survivors include 16 grandchildren and three nephews, David Jr., Robert and Mark Maese. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, as well as other family members. Visitation for Mr. Maese will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, 2014, in Baca's Chapel of Prayer, 300 E. Boutz Road, where the prayer vigil is scheduled for 7 p.m. Family and friends will join together to celebrate the holy Mass of resurrection at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 26, 2014, in St. Genevieve Catholic Church, 100 S. Espina St. The rite of committal and interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 5140 W. Picacho Ave., with military honors accorded by a Marine Corps Honor Guard and the Marine Corps League - El Perro Diablo Detachment. Serving as casket bearers will be Ramon S. Jr., Ramon J., David Jr., Mark, Jesus and Eric Maese. The Maese Family has entrusted their loved one to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels of Las Cruces. 527-2222 Your exclusive provider for "Veterans and Family Memorial Care'. For online condolences logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com