Naomi Jeanne Garcia, 37, of Midland passed away after a lengthy illness on Monday, February 23, 2015. The family will be accepting guests from 6:00pm-8:00pm on Thursday, February 26th at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at Grace Presbyterian Church at 10:00am on Friday, February 27th with Reverend Cheryl Homsher officiating. Interment will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Fort Stockton, Texas at 3:00pm with Reverend Jim Miles officiating. Naomi was born on May 14, 1977 in Alpine, Texas to her loving mother, Delma Fabela Barrientos. She was raised in Fort Stockton and graduated from Fort Stockton High School. In 2002, she moved to Midland with her parents, Delma and Jesus. Naomi was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church. No matter what struggles Naomi faced in her life, she always had a smile on her face and a positive outlook. She never looked at what she couldn’t do and always overcame obstacles laid in front of her. Naomi could light up a room with her personality and witty sense of humor. She loved going places and going to dinner with her family. Her presence and smile will be greatly missed by her entire family and her friends. She is survived by her parents, Delma and Jesus Barrientos; brother, Raymond Garcia and his wife, Ayako, and their two sons, all of Wichita Falls, TX; brother, Thomas Peterson and his wife, Sarahi, and their children, all of Austin, TX; brother, David Peterson of Galveston, TX; along with numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.Naomi is preceded in death by her grandparents, Reyes and Herminia Fuentez.The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of Hospice Midland for their care and support.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com. ,
