Monica Christine Saucedo 54, of Midland, passed away on Saturday July 28, 2018 surrounded by her family at home. Rosary services will be held on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Chapel. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Chapel.Monica was born on April 7, 1964 to Roman and Celia Velarde in Midland. Monica was a very charismatic, outgoing, loving, hilarious, and strong woman. She took pride in loving and helping others. She enjoyed music, dancing, cooking, and being the center of attention. Over the years she found peace and solitude in meditation, coloring, and gardening. What she took pride in the most was being Memo not only to her grandkids but also to the people she came across. One of the most amazing traits and characteristics she possessed is her courage and strength she had throughout life. In October of 2014 she was diagnosed with Stage 4 ovarian cancer. Monica was never complacent when it came to her determination to fighting for her life and never allowed the cancer to dictate her life. Her battle has finally come into the hands of our heavenly father and the Lord has received her into his eternal kingdom. We will have her forever in our hearts. She has left a remarkable image of what a courageous Cancer fighter is. We would like to thank The Cancer Center of America in Goodyear, Arizona for their outstanding medical care and staff. As well, we would like to thank Hospice of Midland for their support through the end stage of her life.She is survived by her husband, Luis Saucedo; her daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Michael Luna; sons, Gilbert Yorkman Jr, and Robert Yorkman; 2 stepsons, Juan Saucedo and Luis Saucedo; stepdaughter, Veronica Anderson; 12 grandchildren, 2 great grandkids, and 13 step grandchildren; 3 brothers and 3 sisters. She is preceded in death by her brother Eddie Velarde, Sammy Velarde, David Velarde, and her parents Roman and Celia Velarde.Pallbearers will be her grandkids, Jayden and Vicenta Luna, Alexandria, Gilbert III, Isaiah, and Kaleb Yorkman, Yazlin Talamantes, Destiny, Raylin, Robert II, and Chanel Yorkman, and Abbie Herrera.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com.,
