Pilar Ruiz Franco, 85, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2019 surrounded by her family. Prayer service will be Monday, March 11, 2019 at 7:00PM at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Chapel. Funeral service will be on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at 1:00PM at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Chapel. Burial will follow at Serenity Memorial Gardens.Pilar was born on April 1, 1933 to Eustolia and Rafael Ruiz in Mexico.She is survived by her children, Arcelia F. Leyva, Enedelia F. Ortiz, Oved Franco, Aurelia F. Benavidez, Anna F. Leyva, Lorena F. Reyes, Gilberto Franco, Noe Franco, Sonia F. CervantesShe is preceded in death by her husband, Atanacio “Nachito” Franco.Pallbearers will be Danny Leyva, Eloi Ortiz, Gilbert Franco Jr., Freddy Leyva, Saul Leyva, Edgar Benavidez, Julian Leyva, Giovanni Franco.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com. ,