Sammy J. Mestas

1962 - 2018

Sammy J. Mestas obituary, 1962-2018, Durango, CO

BORN

1962

DIED

2018

Sammy Mestas Obituary

Sammy Mestas began his journey to heaven on Saturday, July 7, 2018. Born in Durango, CO on November 16, 1962 to Roger and Dolores Mestas. Sammy was well-known for his athletic talent in both middle and high school. He was a natural in every sport he played. Sammy worked for Pepsi in Durango for many years and then moved to Grand Junction when the company transferred. After Pepsi, he worked as a roofer in both Durango and Colorado Springs. Sammy loved spending time with family friends and his four-legged buddy Rocco. He loved his Denver Broncos. He is preceded in death by his mother Dolores and brother Dane Mestas. He is survived by his father Roger Mestas, siblings Iva Esquibel (Don), Dina Mestas, Valerie Garcia, Roger Mestas, and Joey Mestas (J. Leigh) of Durango and Barbara Mayberry (George) of Oklahoma. Children Tiffani and Sam Mestas of Durango, and Dominic Bera of Grand Junction. Four Grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Sammy will be greatly missed by all who loved him. Funeral services will be held at Sacred Heart Parish Church in Durango, CO at 10:00 AM on Saturday, July 28, 2018. Burial to follow at La Posta Cemetery.

Published by The Durango Herald on Jul. 18, 2018.
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Deepest sympathies for your loss. May God be with you and your family during these times.

Tom Davis

July 30, 2018

My sincerest sympathy. May the God of all comfort strengthen your family during this time of sorrow. Those who die God keeps in his memory because he cares, they are precious in his eyes. Psalms:116:15

July 24, 2018

Roger and all of the Maests family I am so sorry for your loss. Roger my sincere condolences. Sending you prayers.
Love Brenda Alcon

Brenda Alcon

July 23, 2018

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Durango, CO

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La Posta Cemetery

CO

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