Juan Molina Obituary

Juan Jacobo Molina, 88, of Lubbock passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025. He was born on January 25, 1937, in Laredo, Texas to the late Gustavo and Jovita (Ayala) Molina. He married the love of his life, Mercedes Mendoza, on June 3, 1956, in Laredo, and together they began their family. Juan loved spending time with his family and friends, they worked alongside each other owning and operating the local Pronto Mart for over 30 years. He enjoyed traveling and stopping at a casino every once in a while, also. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He will be missed by all that knew him.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 68 years, Mercedes Molina; children, Juan G. Molina and wife Carol, Jose Molina and wife Jennifer, Alfredo Molina and wife Angel, Salvador Molina and wife Yvonne; daughter in law, Isabel Molina; sister Margarita Obregon and husband Mario; eight grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.
Juan was preceded in death by his parents, son, Mario Molina and two brothers, Jorge Molina and Ernesto Molina.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 20, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. with a rosary being recited at 6:00 p.m. at House of Angels Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 21, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at House of Angels Funeral Home, with burial to follow at Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park, Woodrow, Texas.