John was survived by sisters, Priscilla Espanza, Teresa Nelson, brother, Dean Maes and Beloved Husband of Sally Maes, sharing over 62 wonderful years of marriage. Beloved Father of Johnny Maes, Diane Maes-Martinez and husband Dan Martinez. Beloved Grandfather of Raquel Cordova, Megan Green, Gianni Maes, Jaice Prado, Jessica Maes, Amber Maes and James Beck. Beloved Great Grandfather of Andres Maes, Robert Gonzales, Isaac Gonzales, Destiny Gonzales, Xavier Cordova, Gabriel Cordova, Damien Cordova, Kaine Cordova, Paisley Cordova, Hayden Anaya and Elai Espinoza.
John was a devoted hard working husband, marrying his wife in 1960 and building a beautiful family and life filled with love and support to his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Family was everything to him.
John was a lifetime jokester, continuously having his family in laughter. No matter where he went or who he met, he managed to make them laugh, placed a smile on their face and brighten up a room.
A visitation for John will be held 9am to 11am, Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Olinger Highland Mortuary & Cemetery, 10201 Grant St, Thornton, CO 80229. A Funeral Service will follow at 11am, also at Olinger Highland Mortuary. At the conclusion of the funeral services, a reception gathering will take place from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM at Olinger Highland.
A graveside inurnment will be held 11am, Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at Olinger Highland Cemetery.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.olingerhighland.com for the Cruz Maes family.
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