Arturo Maes

Arturo “Gilbert” Maes, 90, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024 in Roswell, New Mexico. Please take a moment and share a kind thought or memory with Arturo’s family at www.andersonbethany.com. There will be a Memorial Service at Crossroads Church on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at 11:00 AM. On August 9, 1933, Arturo “Gilbert” was born to Delferio and Emila Maes in Arroyo Seco, New Mexico where he attended and graduated from Taos High School. Gilbert enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and fought in the Korean War. During the time he was serving his country, he was awarded the National Defense Service Metal, Korean Service Metal, United Nations Service Metal, and the Good Conduct Medel. After the military, he lived in Los Angeles, California where he worked as a machinist. He married Cora Jaramillo, the mother of their three children. Gilbert and family moved to Taos, New Mexico in 1977 where he served as the Taos County Commissioner. He worked as a crewman for TMC for ten years where he would eventually retire from. After retirement, Gilbert drove school buses for Pullard Bus Company for fourteen years and also a van for the Joy Center meal delivery service. Gilbert was a member of Crossroads Assembly of God and the Woodman on the World club. He was involved in establishing the first volunteer fire department in Arroyo Hondo, and was the Taos County Commissioner for four terms, along with organizing a free ski club for underprivileged kids and donating his time as a church van driver for kids to attend church. Arturo's hobbies were raising chickens and donating eggs to several charities. His favorite pastime was reading. Arturo “Gilbert” will be missed by his family and friends. Those left to eternally treasure and cherish memories of Arturo are his wife, Fabiola Maes; children: Sophia (Gary), Debbie Maes (Marcellus), and Gillbert Maes (John); step children: Edwina Stewart (Ron), Alex Arellano (Chunie), Jessie Arellano, and Morris Arellano; grandchildren: Geneva Marcellus , Gary Marcellus, Jr. Martina Quinana (Fernando), Leann Arellano (Oscar), TJ Anderson, Sarah Arellano, and Daniel Arellano (Daniele); eighteen great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; close cousin, Abe Garcia (Grace); sister-in-law, Eloise; nieces: Susan, Vickie, and Bonnie; and so many close friends. Arturo is preceded in death by the mother of his children, Cora Maes, parents: Delferio and Emily Maes; grandparent, Teresita Martinez; siblings: Ottie Maes, Ernie Maes, and Mike Maes; and aunt; Avrelia Fernadez. The family of Arturo wishes to extend sincere thanks to the Doctors, Nurses, and Aids at Lovelace Hospital in Roswell, Hospice, and all church family and friends and Pastor who came to pray for Arturo. Gilbert’s tribute was written in his honor by his family.

Arturo Maes

August 9, 1933 - February 2, 2024