Lupita Molina

Guadalupe “Lupita” Molina, a faithful servant of God, devoted Catholic, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, entered into eternal rest at the age of 81 on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, surrounded by love and the promise of eternal life.

Lupita was born June 28, 1944, in San Diego, Texas to Daniel Pena Lopez and Natalia Saenz Lopez. Lupita was a 1961 graduate of San Diego High School then attended South Texas Commercial College. Upon completion of her coursework, she would embark on a 35-year career as a legal secretary working for several prominent law firms of Alice, Tx. On June 21, 1964, Lupita married her high school sweetheart and the true love of her life, Tomas Joel Molina. Their sacred bond of love would hold true for 52 years; setting forth an exemplary commitment for their three sons. In 1996 she and her husband became owners of San Diego Auto Supply. Lupita also worked at the San Diego TDCJ Ernestine Glossbrenner Unit as a records clerk where she later retired.

Lupita was the epitome of a true matriarch, loving unconditionally and always putting her family first. She lived a life devoted to her beloved husband and family – leaving behind a legacy of love, honor and unwavering faith. May she rest in eternal peace, reunited with the Lord she faithfully served and her beloved “Tome”.

Lupita was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel Sr. and Natalia Saenz Lopez; her husband, Tomas Joel Molina Sr.; and siblings, Daniel S. Lopez Jr. and Mirta (Isidro) Trevino.
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Lupita is survived by her three loving sons, Tomas Joel (Danette) Molina Jr.; Robert Ray (Mari) Molina and Mauricio “Morris” Daniel (Margo) Molina. She also leaves behind her grandchildren, Tomas “Tommy” Joel (Libby) Molina, Bianca (Cara Harstad) Molina, Robert Ray (Crystalline) Molina Jr., Isaul Benjamin (Chelsea) Molina, Gianmichael (Kathryn) Molina, Mauricio “Morris” Daniel (Yvonne) Molina Jr.,  Matthew Thomas Molina, Mariana Ines Molina, Nicole (Adam) Flores and Alyssa (Ryan) Hottle; great-grandchildren, Carson Nicholas Molina, Colt Jackson Molina, Benjamin Joel Molina, Daniel Ray Molina, Raelynn Nicole Molina, Arthur Hayden Molina, Weston Daniel Molina, Magnolia May Molina, Greyson Harstad, Adam Flores III., Danica Love Flores, Mila Rose Hottle, Ryan Hottle Jr.; brothers, Ricardo (America) Lopez, Ruben (Estela) Lopez and David (Esmeralda) Lopez; several nieces and nephews, extended family members and countless friends who were blessed by her love and affection.

Pallbearers:  Tomas “Tommy” Joel Molina III, Robert Ray Molina Jr., Isaul Benjamin Molina, Gianmichael Molina, Mauricio “Morris” Daniel Molina Jr., & Matthew Thomas Molina.

Honorary Pallbearers:   Bianca Camille Molina and Mariana Ines Molina.

Visitation will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Alice, Texas, with a Holy Rosary to be recited at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass. All services will conclude after the Funeral Mass.

Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc. in charge of arrangements.