Velma passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at the age of 59. She was born on January 1, 1960 in Dos Palos, California. She is preceded in death by her parents Magdaleno and Carolina Maldonado, her nephew Rito Maldonado and sister Yolanda Maldonado. She’s survived by; sisters Angela Zamudio, Diana Aguilar and Mona Maldonado. Her brothers; Isaac Maldonado, Renee Malodonado, Emeterio Maldonado and Mario Maldonado. A special thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff at Community Regional Medical Center, Emergency Room and Intensive Care Unit in Fresno California. A Rosary service for Velma will be held Friday, January 3, 2020 from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 15437 W. Kearney Blvd., Kerman, CA 93630. A Mass of Christian Burial will occur Friday, January 3, 2020 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 15437 W. Kearney Blvd., Kerman, CA 93630. A Burial will occur at Fresno Memorial Gardens, 175 South Cornelia Ave, Fresno, California 93706. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.whitehurstsullivan.com for the Maldonado family.