Nascencenio Ignacio Jr."" Molina Jr.

MOLINA- Nascencenio Ignacio "Jr." Molina, Jr., 74, the last of a generation of Molinas, was called home to our Heavenly Father on Saturday, June 13, 2009 with his loving family by his side. Mr. Molina was born on September 9, 1934 to Nascencenio and Adela (Aragon) of Belen, NM. He graduated from Belen High School in 1954. He married his loving wife, Delores M. Gonzales, on February 22, 1957 at El Buen Samaritano United Methodist Church when it was located at Sixth and Gold SW. Together they raised their three sons. He retired from the City of Albuquerque after 25 years of service as a bus driver in the Transit Division. Mr. Molina loved his job! After retiring, he enjoyed golfing with "La Perrada Golf Club and the Los Altos Golf Association, traveling, and just enjoying life. He was a member of American Legion Post 13 and the Moose Lodge 1517. Mr. Molina will be remembered for his love of life and his great sense of humor. Above all, he loved taking care of his wife, Delores, his family, and especially enjoying his grandchildren. Mr. Molina is preceded in death by his siblings: Nick Molina, Lawrence Molina, Eloy Molina, Reuben Molina and Ninfa Aragon. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 52 years, Delores M. Molina; his sons, Michael A. Molina, and his wife, Shirley, Mark S. Molina, and his wife, Julie, and Marty D. Molina and his wife, Valerie, all of Albuquerque, NM; grandchildren, Marcus, Vanessa, Angelo, Marty, Jr., and Brianna Molina; step-grandchildren, Julian and Kirsten Flores; and great-grandson, Adrian Gurule; dear sister-in-law, Lydia Bailey; and special niece, Leslie Dobbins and her son, Elfego "Largo" Dobbins; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Sammy Duran, Tony Lopez, Alex Sanchez, Manny Sanchez, Marty Molina, Jr., Marcus Molina, Vanessa Molina, and Elfego "Largo" Dobbins. Honorary Pallbearers will be J.R. Valdez, Vince De la Cruz, and La Perrada Golf Club. Services have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800