Vanessa Renee Renteria, 16 of Midland passed away on June 14, 2015. A Rosary will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2015 at 7:00PM at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home in Midland. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 19, 2015 at 1:00PM at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church in Midland. Interment will be held at Resthaven Memorial Park.Pallbearers will be John Renteria, Jr., Michael Renteria, Nicholas DeHoyos, Bryan Galaviz, Abel Matthew Hinojos, John Geis and Eugene Geis.Vanessa was born on January 14, 1999 to Leticia Renteria in Big Spring, TX. She was very independent & feisty at a young age until a surgery at the age of two took away her ability to be independent. Vanessa enjoyed her music, stuffed animals, being with her family and friends, being the big sister of her brother Bryan, spending time with her grandparents and especially hearing her grandpa's voice. Her biggest joy was being with her mommy and brother.She is survived by her mother and step-father, Leticia Renteria and Eusvio Galaviz of Midland, TX; brother Bryan Galaviz of Midland, TX; maternal grandparents, John and Yolanda Renteria of Big Spring, TX; her pee paw, Ysidoro Gonzales of Eaton, CO; aunt, Debra DeHoyos of Big Spring, TX; great-grandparents, Jose and Clara Renteria of Big Spring, TX; uncle and aunt, Michael and Laray Renteria of Cresson, TX; John Renteria of San Marcos, TX; numerous cousins; and her very close and special cousin, Nicholas DeHoyos.She is preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Tom and Felisitas Arista.The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Nabulsi and Dr. Castillo and their staff, Angel Of Care Homehealth, and the special & dedicated nurses throughout the years, Mike Sparks, Natasha Turner, Anita Maddox, Evelyn Swartz and Billie Dean …. Thank you for helping my family care for me!Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com.,
