Sam Daniel Maestas

Sam Daniel Maestas obituary, Salt Lake City, UT

Sam Daniel Maestas

Sam Maestas Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Premier Funeral Services - Salt Lake City on Dec. 10, 2025.
Sam Daniel Maestas died on December 8 in the comfort of his home

surrounded by family and loved ones.

Born on August 17 , 1952, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Jenny Rodrigues

Maestas and Sam Maestas SR. Sam was an employee of Salt Lake City

Corp for many years and retired from Fuji Photo. He met the love of his

life, Gloria Maestas, and they remained married for 38 years. They had 5

children together (Daniel, Tammy, Lory, Jeremy and Jeffery) before Gloria

passed before him in 2009.

Sam was known for his kindness, generosity and love for his family. He

loved cooking, listening to Hank Williams, going to yard sales and

shopping at thrift stores. He loved to joke and make others laugh. He had

a passion for music, cars and motorcycles. His joy for life and dedication to

helping those around him will leave a lasting impact on all that knew him.

He is survived by their 4 children: Daniel Maestas, Tammy (and Isaac)

Fernandez, Lory (and Vincent) Fierros, Jeremy (and Lourdes) Maestas, his

brothers Mike and Manuel Maestas, his sister Betty Maestas, his nieces

and nephews, many grandchildren and great grandchildren who will all

miss dearly. He was preceded in death by his wife Gloria, his son Jeffery,

his 4 sisters (Alice, Lola, Susie and Rita), his brother (Toby) and many

other beloved family members.

A viewing will be held Saturday, December 13 from 10 AM – 12 PM at

Premier Funeral Home 8000 South 67 East Midvale, Utah. Followed by a

burial service at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery 275 "U" Street Salt Lake

City, Utah.

After burial services, the family will be holding a

potluck/lunch in Celebration of Life for Sam at Hope Unlimited Church

located at 4115 W Sam's Blvd Kearns, Utah.

Sam's family (immediate and extended) would like to express their sincere

gratitude and appreciation to all those who have supported them

throughout this time of loss. Thank you for your continued love, prayers,

and support.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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