Rudy Gil Maestas

Rudy Gil Maestas, passed away from this life on May 8, 2025, at the age of 78, lovingly surrounded by family in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Rudy was born on January 17, 1947, in Chimayo, New Mexico, to Miguel Maestas and Irene (Sandoval) Maestas. He was raised primarily by his grandparents in Santa Cruz, New Mexico but also lived in Colorado and California. He later moved to Albuquerque where his daughters, Lisa and Julie, were born and in 1975 the family moved to Kirtland where his son Juan was born. In 1990 he met Marcie (Miller) and they were married in 1992. Their two families were blended with the addition of Marcie’s sons, Billy and Jess. They lived in Albuquerque for a brief time, Santa Fe for 13 years, and have lived in Rio Rancho since 2005.

Rudy was employed at several companies during his working career; Rust Tractor, Road Machinery & Supplies, and Navajo Mine and Gas Company of New Mexico. His last employer was Public Service Company of New Mexico, where he worked for 34 years until his retirement in 2011. Rudy was an avid collector for most of his life. He had a large collection of Hot Wheels and die cast cars, knives of all sorts and his latest interest was bicycles that he enjoyed rebuilding.

Rudy is preceded in death by his parents and his sister Michaeline Maestas. He is survived by his wife, Marcie Maestas, his sisters, Jovita Casillas (Nicolos) and Louise Trujillo (Pat), brothers-in- law Mark Miller (Deb) and Rick Miller (Bonnie), five children, Lisa Maestas (Cindy), Julie Maestas-Pierce (Gary), Juan Maestas, Billy Weston, Sr. (Shara) and Jess Weston (Jenn) as well as sixteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. There are many cousins, nieces and nephews across the country who are saddened by his passing. Before his passing, all of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were able to travel to Rio Rancho to see Pops and this was truly a wonderful moment for all involved. Stories and laughter were in abundance!

Arrangements are under the personal care of Daniels Family Funeral Services. Cremation has already taken place, and a celebration of Rudy’s life will be held on Monday, June 16, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., at Daniels Family Funeral Services, 2400 Southern Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124. Online condolences may be left at www.danielsfuneral.com.