Julian Maestas, a 47-year-old resident of Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 25, 2018. There is no indication from the available sources that his death was related to any criminal activity or involved any suspects.
Julian Maestas was a member of a large and close-knit family. He is survived by his mother, Diana, and his stepfather, Sammy Hammer. His children include Johnny Maestas Juliet Maestas and Elizabeth Maestas.
Additionally, he is survived by his girlfriend, Mari Olivas, and her family, as well as a extensive network of uncles, aunts, and cousins, with 145 cousins noted in his obituary. Notably, his aunt Cleo played a significant maternal role in his life, and he was also close to Ben Montoya Peggy, and Gabriela, who were like siblings to him.
The funeral services for Julian Maestas were held at the San Francisco de Assisi Catholic Church in Ranchos de Taos. The public visitation began on Saturday, November 3, 2018, at 9:30 am, followed by a rosary at 10:00 am and a Mass of Christian burial at 11:00 am. He was buried at the Talpa Cemetery. The pallbearers included Ben Montoya, Vincent Smith, Jeffery Valerio, Josh Gonzales, Jesse Martinez, and Antonio Lopez, with several honorary pallbearers also listed.
There is no mention of any suspects, arrests, or criminal investigations related to Julian Maestas' death in the provided sources. His passing appears to have been unexpected but not related to any criminal activity.
