Manuel Martin Maestas

Born January 1, 1967, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away peacefully April 18, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his son Manuel Maestas, Jr.; grandfather Joe Alex Maestas, Sr.; uncle Joe Alex Maestas, Jr.; sister-in-law Claudia Maestas; stepdad Wilbert Vigil; cousins Nathaniel Maestas, Albert Trujillo, Keenan Cordova and niece Sandra Gallegos; grandparents Anastio Romo & Carolina Romo; and half-brother Anthony Romo. Manuel is survived by his sons Joseph Maestas (Marissa), Mathew Maestas, daughter Venessa Castillo (Francisco), 5 grandkids Leo, Manuel, Nathaniel, Elijah and Ezaden; mother Elma Vigil; father Tony Romo & stepmother Roberta Romo; grandmother Josie Maestas; brothers John Vigil (Rhonda), Benito Vigil (Desire), Gabriel Vigil (Camilia Gonzales); aunts JoAnn Gallegos, Debbie Maestas, Darlene Salazar (Peter), Margaret Turner (Dennis), Paula Schuldheisz (John), Julie Sanchez (Joe); uncles Andy Maestas (Connie), Terry Maestas (Lynette), Freddy Maestas (Pam), Pat Maestas, David Maestas (Denise), Phillip Maestas; half-sisters Gina Romo and Andrea Martinez (Teddy), half-brothers Chris Romo (Geneiva) and Mikie Romo; plus many more relatives and friends. Rosary was recited on Friday April 22, 2022 at 1:00pm followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 2:00pm at San Francisco de Asís Catholic Church. Interment followed at the Talpa Cemetery. The family of Manuel Martin Maestas has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos.866-657-4019 www.devargastaos.com