Ernest "Mr. Mo" Molina

Ernest O. “Mr. Mo” Molina Sr., 73, left this earth for his heavenly home on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at his residence surrounded by his family and friends. Ernest was born on August 24, 1940 in Port La Vaca, Texas to Primitivo G. Molina and Fabiana Ortiz. Ernest was a carpenter all of his life and his pride was making custom cabinets. He married Patsy Acosta on February 28, 1960 at St. Joseph’s Mission in San Angelo. Ernest was a very friendly, cheerful person who never met a stranger. While he was alive, Ernest enjoyed playing golf and watching TV with his wife. He will be greatly missed!

Ernest is survived by the love of his life for 53 years, Patsy Molina. His sons, Ernie Jr., Ronnie and his daughter JoAnn, all of San Angelo; his grandchildren, Tonya Flores, Trish and Danny Garcia, Ernest Molina III and Ronnie Torrez and his eight great grandchildren. Ernest also leaves behind one sister, Louisa DeHoyos; his brother-in-law, Mike Acosta, Jr.; his sister-in-law, Severa Acosta; and several nieces and nephews. Ernest was preceded in death by his parents Primitivo G. Molina and Fabiana Ortiz, one granddaughter, Amber Michelle Molina, father and mother-in-law, Mike Acosta, Sr. and Clarita Acosta and 2 brothers, Primitivo Jr. and Gilbert, 3 Sisters and one brother-in-law, Joe Acosta, Sr.

The Rosary will be 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at Johnson’s Funeral Home chapel with Deacon Abel Fernandez officiating. The Mass of Resurrection will be at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with Rev. Emilio Sosa as celebrant. Burial will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers for the service will be Rene Padilla, John Lopez, Jackie Line, Ernie Molina III, Evaristo Ugalde, Ernesto Morales, Joe Acosta, Jr. and Richard Acosta. Honorary Pallbearers for the service will be Ronnie Torres, David Acosta, Jimmy Acosta and Eddie Acosta.

The Molina family would like to thank Hospice of San Angelo, especially Rene Rendon, B.Farinda, and Chaplain. Special thanks to Dr. Gregory Lind and his staff and Ramona, Louise and Leaha, Dr. Cummings and staff and Dr. Cornell. They would also like to thank the Staff at Shannon Medical Center and anyone involved in Ernest’s care these past few months. A special thanks to our cousin Yolanda Wester of Weatherford, Texas for all her loving care and help.

“Well done thy good and faithful servant. Enter thou into the joy of Thy Lord.”

“To Those I Love And Those Who Love Me”

When I am gone, release me, let me go…, I have so many things to see and do. You mustn’t tie yourself to me in tears, Be happy that we had these years. I gave to you my love, you can only guess, how much you gave to me in happiness. I thank you for the love you each have shown, But now it’s time I traveled on alone. So grieve a while for me if grieve you must. Then let your grief be comforted by trust. It’s only for a while that we must part, so bless the memories within your heart. I won’t be far away, for life goes on. So if you need me, call and I will come. Though you can’t see or touch me, I’ll be near; And if you listen with your heart, you’ll hear, All my love around you soft and clear. And then, when when you must come this way alone, I’ll greet you with a smile and “Welcome Home!”

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