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Juan Lucio Maes, of Tularosa, New Mexico, was born on January 19, 1948, and passed away on November 4, 2026. He proudly served in the United States Army and worked for 30 years in heating and cooling (HVAC) at Holloman Air Force Base.
Juan loved his family, music, and the Tularosa Wildcats. He coached little league baseball and soccer, and enjoyed hunting, camping, and fishing.
Juan deeply loved St. Francis de Paula Catholic Church and served there in many ways over the years. He participated as a Danzante, served as a Mayordomo, and was a member of the church committee. He helped organize and manage the annual fiestas, and each Christmas he organized the church’s Luminarias. Music, hot chocolate, and cookies brought the community together for the celebration. Juan’s generosity reached beyond the church as well helping anyone he could.
Juan is survived by his wife, Virginia Maes; his daughters, Helen Butler, Jessica Iverson, Brenda Maes; his sons-in-law, Christopher Butler, Robert Iverson, Calvin Lapaz. He also leaves eight grandchildren: Brendan Chavez, Kirsten Chavez, Logan Chavez, Raven Iverson, Abram Iverson, Job Maes, Theron La Paz, Genesis La Paz; three great grandchildren: Cayson Chavez, Easton Dorame, Cayden Dorame.
Pallbearers include Joe Provencio, Brendan Chavez, Logan Chavez, Robert Iverson, Abram Iverson, Calvin Lapaz, Job Maes, Theron La Paz.
Honorary pallbearers are Christopher Butler, Mark Chino, Anthony Fresques, Joyce Amaya, Janette Mata, Robert and Cynthia Maes, Gloria Sedillo, Rayburn Chico, Michael Coyazo, Benjamin Coyazo, Paul Rocha.
Services will take place at St. Francis de Paula Catholic Church in Tularosa, New Mexico on Thursday, November 12, 2026. Viewing will be held from 9:00 am to 10:00 am. Rosary will be recited at 10:00 am with Mass celebrated at 10:30 am. Juan will be laid to rest following services at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Tularosa.
Juan will be remembered for his service, faith, and the love and generosity he shared with his family and community.
