ELOY P. MAES, 53, a resident of Canjilon, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2011 following an unexpected illness. He was preceded in death by his mother, Maria Rita Maes and sister, Tomacita Maes. Eloy was a great father, son and brother. He had a great sense of humor and was always joking around. Eloy was surrounded by many friends. He will be dearly missed by those that knew and loved him. Rest in peace. Mr. Maes is survived by his father, Eloy Maes, Sr. of Canjilon; sons, Michael and Eloy Maes III of Grants; sisters, Christine Maes of Santa Fe and Lucy and Pamela Maes both of Albuquerque; brothers, Eddie Maes and wife Lydia of Albuquerque, Melvin Maes and wife Cindy of Bernalillo and Levi Maes and wife Terri of Phoenix, AZ and numerous other relatives and friends. Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday, December 16, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at San Juan Nepomuceno Catholic Church in Canjilon. The family of Eloy P. Maes has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley. 505-747-7477