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Obituary for Molina


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Thursday February 25, 1999

Nicholas Molina, 77, a resident of Belen, passed away Monday, February 22, 1999. He was a member of Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church and was a very active member of the Belen Senior Citizens. He was in the U.S. Army during WWII and during that time he met his future wife, Marcia Lucero of Taos, NM who was also serving in the WACKS during WWII. They married while they were still in the service. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved the outdoors. He was a licensed pilot and loved flying whenever he could. He was wonderful family man and loved his children dearly. All of his spare time was spent with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marcia in 1990; his parents, Nancianseno and Adela Molina; and two brothers, Ruben and Lawrence. He is survived by his children, Nick Jr. of San Francisco, CA, Patricia Molina of Belen, Mary Alice Chavez and husband, Albert of Belen; six grandchildren, Nick Molina and his wife, Leslie, Daniel Trujillo and his wife, Geraldine of Belen, Miguel Trujillo and his wife, Vickie of Peralta, NM, Julie Chavez of Albuquerque, Esequiel Trujillo and his wife, Erica of Belen, and Sarah Mendrano and her husband, Lupe of Belen; six great-grandchildren, Daniel Trujillo III, Ruben Molina, Kassandra Trujillo, Christopher Trujillo, Lupito Mendrano, and Nicolas Trujillo. He is also survived by two brothers, Eloy and his wife, Tommie of Belen, Junior and his wife, Dolores of Albuquerque; one sister, Ninfa Aragon and her husband, Andrew of Albuquerque. He is also survived by his many loving nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be his grandchildren. Viewing was held Tuesday, February 23, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with Rosary following at 6:00 p.m. at Romero Funeral Home. Mass will be held Wednesday, February 24, 10:30 a.m., at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. Interment will follow at 2:30 p.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Romero Funeral Home, in Belen, is in charge of arrangements.


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