Lila Maestas Obituary
Lila Maestas, age 86, born in Alcalde, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on March 17, 2025.Mrs. Maestas is survived by her sister, JoAnn Archuleta and husband, Adonais; children, Andrew Maestas and wife, Rebecca, Arlene Maestas, Allen Maestas and wife, Roseanne; grandchildren, Andrea and husband, Jeff, Joel and wife, Yoonmee, Jason and wife, Jordyn, Jonathan and partner, Kelly; great-grandchildren, Carolina, Andres, Olivia, Jayden, Jace, Jay, and James; Several nieces, nephews and extended family members. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oliby; parents, Abenicio and Isabel Ortiz; sister, Orlinda Maestas; brother, Johnny Ortiz, and grandson, Josh Maestas. A Visitation will be held on Monday, March 31, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. with a Memorial Service to follow at 10:00 a.m. all to take place in The Gabaldon Memorial Chapel 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW. with a burial at the Santa Fe National Cemetery 501 N. Guadalupe St. in Santa Fe where she will be laid to rest with her husband Oliby Maestas.
The family has arranged for their family and friends to join them virtually. Please click link below the day of the service.
1000 Old Coors Drive SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121
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