Born on December 14, 1934, in Brownsville, Texas, Carmen later made her home in Corpus Christi, where she married, raised her family, and built a life filled with love and cherished memories.
Carmen dedicated many years of service to the Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD), where she retired. Following her retirement, she continued working at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church.
Carmen found joy in life's simple pleasures. She loved sewing and embroidery, watching the Game Show Network, and especially enjoying her favorite show, Family Feud. She had a special love for hummingbirds, beautiful magnolia flowers, and sharing a good meal with family. She enjoyed pan dulce, especially cuernitos, and never turned down delicious seafood, particularly fried oysters.
Above all, Carmen treasured her family. She was a loving mother, an extraordinary grandmother, and a wonderful great-grandmother, affectionately known as "Momo." Her love, humor, and unforgettable personality created memories that will be cherished for generations.
Carmen is survived by her son, Vicente "Vince" Molina Jr.; her daughter, Sonia Molina; her granddaughter, Kristy Ward (Ricky Ward), and their two children, Alyssa and Aaron Gonzalez; her granddaughter, Carmen Isabel Molina, and her four children, Christian, Selene, Alaina, Israel; and her grandson, Patrick Rush (Rachel Rush), and their three children, Graeden, Maddie, Ella. She was also blessed to recently become a great-great-grandmother through one of Carmen Isabel's children.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Vicente R. Molina, a World War II veteran and former prisoner of war; her eldest son, Alberto Molina; her youngest son, Marcos Molina.
Carmen's legacy lives on through the generations of family she helped raise, the love she shared, and the countless memories she leaves behind. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by those who knew and loved her.
Rest peacefully, Carmen. Your love and legacy will live on forever.
Visitation will be held at Memory Gardens Funeral Home, 8200 Old Brownsville Road, Corpus Christi, TX 78415, US, on November 18, 2026, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm.
A Funeral Service will follow at Memory Gardens Funeral Home, 8200 Old Brownsville Road, Corpus Christi, TX 78415, US, on November 18, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm.
Committal will take place at Memory Gardens Funeral Home, 8200 Old Brownsville Road, Corpus Christi, TX 78415, US, on November 18, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm.
