Nicomedas Alfonso Maestas

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend peacefully passed away at the age of 92 on January 21, 2024.

He was born October 3, 1931 to Agueda and Amarante Maestas in Alcalde, New Mexico. He was the first of seven kids. He proudly served as a Marine in the Korean War. After his time in the service he met the woman who would become his wife and married on September 25, 1957. They stood by each other’s side until his death for 66 years. They would go on to have four children.

Nick retired from Hill Air Force Base after 37 years of service. He loved to hunt, fish, and camp. He also loved to tinker in his wood shop, his garden and putter around his yard. Nick was a man of great faith and loved family time.

He is survived by his wife Sally, his daughter Pauline (Ron) Higginson of Syracuse, Utah, son Mike (Linda) Maestas of Palmer, Alaska, daughter Annette (David) Haakinson of Vernal, Utah, son Daniel (Emily) Maestas of Vernal, Utah, 11 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 2 sisters, many nieces/nephews and many friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Juvencio (Hoover) Maestas, brother Richard (Dicky) Maestas, sister Flora Vialpando. We would like to thank Marcie for all the care she has given him and our family. We would also like to thank Beehive Home of Vernal.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, January 29, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Rose of Lima, 210 Chapel St. Layton, Utah. A vigil with Rosary will be held Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at  Lindquist’s Layton Mortuary 1867 No. Fairfield Rd., Layton, Utah. Friends may visit with family from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.. at the mortuary and 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. for the Funeral Services.

Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park, 100 N. Monroe Blvd., Ogden, Utah.

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