Roberto Molina, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at his residence in Benavides, Texas at the age of 69. He was born on July 9, 1953 to Roberto Molina, Sr. and Maria Esquivel Molina in Eagle Pass, Texas. Roberto served in the United States Army from 1972 to 1976 and was a member of the VFW and American Legion.
Throughout his lifetime, Roberto worked as a Welding Inspector and Supervisor in the oilfield industry. For several years, he was employed with ConocoPhillips Oil and Gas. Roberto also worked with the Zapata and Duval County Sheriff Departments and was a former Ramirez ISD schoolboard member. He enjoyed being outdoors, spending time on his ranch, welding and barbequing. To many, he was a pit master and excellent cook.
Preceding him in death are his parents.
He leaves behind many memories to be cherished by his wife, Ana Maria Molina of Benavides; children, Carmelita Cisneros of Waunakee, WI, Clarissa (Guillermo) Hernandez of San Antonio, Texas, Angelika (Patrick) Schiro of Mooringsport, LA, Bobby (Veronica) Molina of Laredo, Texas, Luis Roberto Molina of Benavides and Sergio Martinez of Zapata, Texas; siblings, Elva Esquivel of Victoria, Texas, Kris Castillo and Frances (Mike) Delaney both of Cuero, Texas, Luis (Dora) Molina and Juan (Irma) Molina both of Hebbronville, Regino Molina of San Antonio and Miguel (MaryLou) Molina of Pennsylvania; 12 grandchildren, Adrienne R. Saldana, Guillermo Hernandez, Jr., Arianna R. Hernandez, Alyssa F. Molina, Daniel “Yode” Molina, Sergio Martinez, Jr., Daniel Martinez, Diego Martinez, Thomas M. Cisneros, Natalia Munoz, Izabella Munoz and Ryleigh Schiro; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.
Pallbearers will be Albert Ray Mendez, Roland Morales, Christopher Calzada, Sergio Martinez, Miguel Molina, Jr., Marvin Molina, Johnny Molina and Tommy Molina. Honorary Pallbearers are Daniel Molina, Rueben Morales, Sergio Martinez, Jr. and Daniel Martinez.
Rosary will be prayed at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, February 3, 2023 at the Funeraria Del Angel Howard Williams in Hebbronville with Visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m. Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Hebbronville and services will conclude with Burial at New Hebbronville Cemetery with military honors.
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