Frank Maestas

Frank Rosendo Maestas, 80, of Portales, NM went to be with the Lord on March 9, 2018 at his home. He was born on June 16, 1937 in Belen, NM to Jose and Lugarda Maestas.
Frank was a hardworking man, and retired after 42 years of service with BNSF. He was a wonderful loving man as well, his generosity was very enormous. Frank was always willing to help and in sad times you could come to him for a good laugh. He enjoyed spending time with his wife and family. Frank was a great husband, father, grandfather, godfather, uncle and friend. He will always be remembered for his favorite sayings, "Let it rip", "Que tal cowboy", "Que chille la vibora", and "I love you no matter what".
Frank is preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Lugarda Maestas and his son, Ernest R. Maestas. He is survived by his wife, Micaela Jimenez of Portales; sons, Frank L. Maestas of Belen, Matthew M. Maestas of Desmontes, Arnie Avila and Sergio Avila of Juarez Mexico; daughters, Bernadette Maestas of Oregon, and Margarita Avila of Portales; 13 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
A rosary will be recited at St. Helen Catholic Church in Portales on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at 9:00am. Mass of Christian Burial will immediately follow at 10:00am with Fr. Charles Vgochukwv officiating. Interment will be in Belen, NM at Our Lady of Belen Cemetery. Pallbearers are Gabriel Gurule, Gil Tafoya, Dwayne Tafoya, Andy Marquez, Ruben Padilla, Oscar Villanes, and Shaky Gurule. Honorary bearers are Frank L. Maestas, Matthew Maestas, Jeremiah Stalmaker and Marvin Gabaldon.

Service

Rosary

St. Helen Catholic Church
1600 S. Avenue O
Portales, NM  88130
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
9:00am

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Helen Catholic Church
1600 S. Avenue O
Portales, NM  88130
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
10:00am

Cemetery

Our Lady of Belen Cemetery
1001-1199 W Reinken
Belen, NM  87002