Florinda Maestas

May 23, 1920 - March 15, 2020

Amalia resident Florinda Maestas, 99, went to her eternal rest on March 15, 2020. Florinda was born on May 23, 1920 in Amalia, New Mexico, the daughter of Julian Gonzales and Rebecca Vialpando Gonzales. She had a gift for cooking and catered many events such as weddings, she retired from Adams State University as a cook. Florinda was a kind and outgoing person, some of her hobbies included gardening her flower beds. She loved the time she was able to spend with her family and friends. She was a member of Las Carmelitas. She will be dearly missed. She will live on through her daughters Elva (Conrad) Mondragon of Littleton, CO; Ruby (Patrick) Mascarenas of Alamosa, CO; Beatrice (Rodger) Maestas-Gallegos of Capulin, CO; son Gilbert Louie (Shirley) Maestas of Alamosa, CO; ten grandchildren Brian Mondragon, Wanda Whatley, William and Angelo Maestas, Karl Mascarenas, Amy Mascarenas, Jeremy Maestas, Juan Gallegos, Bryanne Gallegos,11 great-grandchildren, 8 great-great-grandchildren, sister Gloria (Louie) Lucero of Amalia, NM; brother Alfonso (Carolyn) Gonzales of Amalia, NM. She was also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Florinda was preceded in death by her parents, husband Gilbert Maestas, daughter Lillian Jacquez, son Willie Maestas, grandson James Mondragon, sisters Aurelia Quintana, Celsa Martinez and brother Rudy Gonzales. A private funeral service will be held at a later date.