Mary Esther Lovato was Born September 2, 1949. She went home to be with the Lord on September 3, 2026 after an unexpected surgery. Esther was proceeded in death by her Parents Santiago Maldonado and Julianita Leperance Maldonado her Son James Lovato her Brother Frank Maldonado, her Sisters Lucy Barela, Nicky Garcia and Tina Garcia. She is Survived by her Brothers Joe and Ramon Maldonado. Her sister's Nila Lopez, Rose Torres. And Odelia Chavez and many nieces and nephews. Esther loved her family and they all loved her. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends and those lives she touched.

Her celebration of Life will be held on October 10, 2026 @ 12:30. At New Beginnings Church 4770 Montgomery Blvd. Ne Albuquerque NM 87109