Mercedes Maria Borrero, 77, of Midland passed away on August 17, 2017. Memorial Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Chapel in Midland.Mercedes was born on October 12, 1939 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic to Luis Bueno and Leonor Garcia. She was a tender woman loved by everyone she met. She was an authentic lady and always “Kept it real.” She loved to spread happiness by preparing special meals and having her family together in her home. One of her main passions lied in the kitchen and she and her husband had a successful restaurant in New York in the 1970’s. She was also an accomplished Chef at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Houson in the 1980’s. She loved music and dancing, especially merengues from her native country of the Dominican Republic. She also enjoyed to watch soccer games, boxing matches, and spanish novelas.Together with her husband Celio, she raised two children, Henry and Jacqueline. She was also a loving grandmother to four grandsons, Christian, Lucas, Oscar Jr. and Nicolas.She is preceded in death by her father Luis Bueno, and her mother Leonor Garcia.She is survived by sisters, Nancy, Maritza, Milagros, Ana, and Nuna. Brothers, Yiyo and Luisito. Sisters-in-law, Ana, Ilva, and Alba; Son & law, Oscar Pelcastre and daughter & law; Griseda Borrero.Pallbearers will be Henry Borrero, Oscar Pelcastre, Christian Borrero, Lucas Borrero, Oscar Pelcastre, Jr. and Nicolas Pelcastre.The family would like to express their gratitude and love towards all of her family and friends in the United States, Dominican Republic and around the world.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com.,
