Jose I Maestas, 95, of Payson, Utah, passed away on April 20, 2020. Jose was born on July 17, 1924 in Coyote, New Mexico to Pedro Maestas and Maria Ines Velasquez.

On July 21, 1945 he married Rachel Telca Gonzales in Gallina, New Mexico.

He enjoyed working on cars, camping, reunions, traveling, visiting others, mountain drives, and playing the guitar.

Jose is survived by his children Margaret Cornelius (Ron) of Kaysville, Utah; Cordy Cornelius (Don) of Lindon, Utah; and Lorraine Lowham (Marc) of Salem, Utah. He is also survived by his siblings Max Maestas of Espanola, New Mexico; Clarence Maestas of Vernal, Utah; Lee Maestas of St. George, Utah; and Elizabeth Harrison of Vernal, Utah, and 15 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren, and 8 great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife Rachel Maestas, son Sunny Maestas, granddaughter Bobbie Jo Barnett, sisters Josephina Maestas Sisneros of Espanola, New Mexico; and Susanna Maestas of New Mexico, and brother Leo Maestas of Payson, Utah.

A private family graveside will be held.