Jessica "Aica" Tamayo Saldivar, 53, of Cedar Rapids, passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 7, 2021, in her home. Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, November 11, 2021, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  There will be a Celebration of Life from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday, November 14, 2021, at the Swisher American Legion, located at 68 3 ^rd Street SE, Swisher, Iowa 52338.

Jessica was born May 27, 1968, in San Antonio, Texas, the daughter of Jesse and Connie (Tamayo) Saldivar.  Aica was an unstoppable force that loved you whole heartedly and unconditionally, especially the love of her life DejahRay which will forever be her everything. To be on the receiving end of her love is a true blessing and something we will all cherish for the rest of our lives. She was always here to listen at your time of need, feed you when you're hungry, and even at times clothed you when needed. Aica was home for many and will whole heartedly be missed.

Aica is survived by her daughter DejahRay (Fernando) Bauman; her siblings John "Tito" (Tianna) Saldivar, Paulette Gandara, Fernando (Bailey) Saldivar; her nieces and nephews Bianca, Cameron, Caleb, Calen, Celayna, Chase, Devon, Diego, John, Jaxson, Lincoln, Mauricio, Noah, Nico, Nicole, Paul Jr., Shae, TeraJade, and Xander; her dear friend Jeff Voshell; and her father Jesse.

She was preceded in death by her mother Connie Smith, her brothers Paul Saldivar and Jesse "Indio" Saldivar, her grandmother Momo, and uncle Roy Tamayo.

Memorials may be directed to the family.