Juanita Belen Lovato passed from this life into her heavenly life on Friday, September 12 at the age of 71. She was born June 18, 1937 in La Jara, NM to Leopoldo and Minnie (Dobbs) Maestas. Juanita loved to garden and collect interesting items. She was well known as a caring and loving person who was always concerned about others. Juanita was preceded in death by her parents and by her son-in-law Barry Larned. She is survived by her loving children, Yolanda Sutton of Albuquerque, Paul Lovato and wife Bernadette of Aztec, Adelaida Larned of Albuquerque, and John H. Lovato of Farmington; 5 grandchildren, Briana and husband Robert, Erica, Lorielle, Casey, Seth, and Jessie; 5 great-grandchildren, Isaiah, Kaleigh, Isaac, Octavia, and Darrien; and by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of:
Cope Memorial Chapel
404 W. Arrington
Farmington, NM
(505) 327-5142