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Obituary for MAES


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Thursday March 01, 2012

BENNY 1935-2012 Age 76, a 45 year resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Monday, Feb. 27th. He was born in Belen and retired from the University of New Mexico. Benny will always be remembered as a prankster in addition to being a very devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Mona; and parents, Leandro and Premativa Maes. Benny is survived by Helen, his loving wife of 54 years; six children, sons, Charles and wife Barbara, Chris, Conrad and wife, Annette; daughter, Barbara and husband, Leroy; son, Danny and wife, Debbie; daughter, Lisa and husband, Johnny; 20 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister, Libby Padilla; brother, Frank Maes; and numerous nieces and nephews. On Friday, Mar. 2, a Rosary will be held at Ascension Parish, 2150 Raymac Rd. SW Albuquerque, NM at 9:00 a.m., followed by a funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be at Our Lady of Belen Memorial Gardens after services have concluded. Pallbearers will be Benito Maes and Michael Carrillo, and honorary pallbearer will be Andrew Carrillo. Arrangements are being handled by the Noblin Funeral Service Belen Chapel, (505)864-4448, 418 W. Reinken Ave., where an online guest register is available at: www.noblinfuneralservice.com