Obituary of John Joseph Maestas

John Joseph Maestas entered Heaven's gates on December 24, 2013 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. John Maestas was born on January 30, 1949 to Porfirio Maestas and Frances Martinez Maestas in Colorado Springs, Colorado. John had a heart the size of the world and the compassion to put himself in anyone's shoes. He was loved by everyone who met him and there will never be another like him.His love for others reflected his love of Christ; sincere, real, and never-ending. John was a loving Christian father and an amazing musician, cook, and entrepreneur. He passed an abundant amount of courage, strength, wisdom, and integrity to the world. His sense of humor brought everyone joy. He will never truly leave us as he forever will live in our hearts, like open arms that welcome him. John is survived by his first wife, Isabel Maestas; their children, Lily Maestas Hipkins & Eric, Yvonne Maestas Aragon & Joe, Monica Maestas Parker & Patrick, Paul Maestas & Debbie; his second wife, Lisa Vigil; their children, Johnny Angel Maestas & Rhonda, Melissa Maestas Leon & Eddie, Arthur Padilla & Miranda, James Romero & Emily, Faith Sanchez & Emilio, Jacob Lopez, & Tiffany; brothers, Samuel, Freddy, Lawrence, Thomas, Rudy, Eugene, Alfonso, Eddie, and Bobby; sisters, Darlena Tapia, Mary Ida Coppick, and Alice Cordova; twenty-nine grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Johnny Rey Maestas (1967 – 1990). A Visitation will be held 1PM to 2PM, Saturday, January 4, 2014, at Life Church Pentecostal, 1318 N. Circle Drive, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909. A Funeral Service will be 2PM, Saturday, January 4, 2014, at Life Church Pentecostal. Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909 Events Visitation Saturday, January 4, 2014 1:00PM - 2:00PM Life Church Colorado Springs 1318 North Circle Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-328-1793 Service Saturday, January 4, 2014 2:00PM Life Church Colorado Springs 1318 North Circle Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-328-1793