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Meliton Maestas, 68, of Rio Rancho, passed away peacefully July 12, 2008. He is survived by his children, Christine Maestas of Rio Rancho, George and Melissa Maestas of Santa Fe, and Elizabeth and Leonard Roybal of Rio Rancho; his beloved grandchildren: Anthony, Victoria, Nicholas, Molly, Matthew, Michael and Talia; brother Ben Maestas of Santa Fe; and sister Gloria Rivera of Santa Rosa; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Meliton was preceded in death by his wife of 33 years, Rosalie Maestas; his parents, Benito and Maria Maestas; his sisters, Josie Delgado and Candalaria Chavez; his brother, Horace Maestas; and grandson, Miguel Roybal. Meliton grew up in Santa Rosa, NM and after graduating from high school, joined the U.S. Army. He was a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division, which he loved and spoke of often. After four years with the Army, he attended Highlands University in Las Vegas, NM and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. He began teaching History & Industrial Arts and taught in Alamogordo, Wagon Mound, and Pojoaque. He truly loved the connection he had with his students and tried to make his classes interesting and fun. He met his wife, Rosalie, and started his family, prompting a career change to the U.S. Postal Service where he was a letter carrier for 30 years. In recent years he retired and moved to Rio Rancho, NM. Meliton was always happiest when he was with his family. He will be missed dearly. A Rosary will be recited Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 7 p.m., at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Santa Fe. Mass will be celebrated on Friday July 18, 2008 at 10 a.m., also at Our Lady of Guadalupe with reception to follow. Interment will be at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe, NM at 3 p.m. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300 www.frenchmortuary.com
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