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Las Cruces, New Mexico
Aug 15, 1933 – Mar 30, 2023
MARIA RODRIGUEZ MOLINA, age 89, lifelong resident of Mesquite entered eternal life on Thursday, March 30, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born August 15, 1933, to Maria Silva and Hilario Rodriguez. “Mariquita” as she was fondly known to family and friends was a devout member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Mesquite where she volunteered and was very active at the annual fiesta. Some of her passions in life were bowling, crochet, and she was active in volleyball at the Senior Olympics.
She will be remembered for her beautiful smile and will be greatly missed.
Those left to mourn her passing include her 4 children, Ruben Rodriguez of Mesquite, Jose Manuel Rodriguez (Linda) of Fontana, CA., Maria Alicia Creger (Steve) of Inglewood, CA., and Maria Rachel Gomez (Albert) of Big Spring, TX., 4 sisters, Belia Alvarez, and Estella Wilhelm both of Las Cruces, Magdalena Reyes of Del Cerro and Concha Saenz (Danny) of La Mesa; 2 brothers, Alfredo Rodriguez, and Ruben Rodriguez (Minnie) all of Mesquite. Other survivors include 11 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Mariquita was preceded in death by her parents; her 1st husband, Francisco Fraga; her 2nd husband, Jesus Molina; sister, Socorro Villalobos and 4 brothers, Alejandro, Efren, Francisco, and Antonio Rodriguez; and a stepsister, Carmen Rodriguez.
Recitation of the Holy Rosary will begin at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 125 W. Mesquite Street in Mesquite. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated immediately thereafter. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow at Missionary Ridge Cemetery in Mesquite where she will be laid to rest in the family plot.
Serving as casket bearers will be Paul Garcia, Nathaniel Olivas, Joe Jr., Johnny, Efren, and Eddie Rodriguez.
Service arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Baca’s Funeral Chapels of Las Cruces, 300 E. Boutz Road, 527-2222. Your exclusive provider for “Veterans and Family Memorial Care.” For online condolences logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com
Read MoreHave fond memories of Mariquita as a happy person. Always organizing activities to make money benefiting Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
She was a devout Catholic that will be missed.
Trinidad Rabe
April 17, 2023 | Rancho Mirage, CA | Friend
Our sincerest condolences to the family. My mother, Pauline held a special place in heart for her prima and always spoke highly of her.
Let the beautiful memories bring you comfort. Descanse en Paz con el Eterno.
Linda Regalado
April 16, 2023 | AZ | Family
My mother was a giving person. If you ever went to her house and told her you liked something, she would say "Here, you can have it." Mom was fun, happy, and very silly. She gave me the best childhood I could ask for. I ask that you all please remember my mother "before" the dementia.
Alicia Creger
April 14, 2023 | Inglewood, CA | Daughter
Concha and family
May God keep your sister in eternal peace. God bless your family.
Gloria Cabral
April 12, 2023
