Inez L. Maes passed in peace with loved ones at her side on March 9 in Glendale, AZ. She was born on Sept 23, 1935 in Silverton, CO & graduated from Silverton HS in 1953. In 1954 she married Robert M. Montoya, who passed in 1978. In 1984 she married Joseph A. Maes, who passed in 2015. She is survived by her daughter Bobbie J. Montoya; her brother Edward E. Velarde (Catlyn); grandchildren John Montoya, Jr. & Robert Montoya; step-daughters Allora Coffland (Calvin) & Carol McDonough (John); step-grandchildren Shannon, Keith, Vincent, Breana, Allison, Brandi & Jennifer; & 7 step-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents Joe & Cleo Velarde; son John Montoya, Sr.; brother John Velarde; & step-daughter Kathleen Roane. She retired from federal civil service after nearly 30 years of service, having worked for the USAF & HUD. In 1989 she proudly earned her BA. Besides her family, her interests included researching her genealogy, RV traveling & her cat Bella; she was an avid fan of the Phoenix Suns & Arizona Cardinals. She was a beautiful, smart & wonderful person who was loved & will be missed by anyone who met her. Visitation will be on Monday March 19, 5pm, Rosary 6:30pm at Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary, 7924 N. 59th Ave, Glendale, AZ. Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday March 20, 10am, St. Helen Catholic Church, 5510 W. Cholla St, Glendale, AZ. Burial service will follow at National Memorial Cemetery, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd.
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