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RUBEN SALVADOR MOLINA SR.
Feb. 20, 1933 - Dec. 28, 2010
Ruben Salvador Molina, Sr., 77, of Desert Hot Springs, CA passed away Tuesday, December 28 in San Ramon, CA.
Ruben, the son of Rosario and Raphael Molina, was born and raised in Brawley, CA along with 5 other brothers and sisters. He worked at his family's store, eventually taking over after his father's death until the store was sold. He married his hometown sweetheart, Gloria Carrillo in 1963 and moved to Los Angeles where he worked as a butcher until retirement. Ruben's favorite pastimes were playing with his dogs, barbequing steaks with family and friends, and recounting the stories of his youth. He enjoyed his last days with his son over the Christmas holiday and his family was at his bedside as he passed on. He will be deeply missed, always loved, and never forgotten.
Graveside services will take place Saturday, January 8 at 10 a.m. at Riverview Cemetery in Brawley. Mitch Molina will officiate the service.
He was preceded in death by his father, Raphael Molina; mother, Rosario Molina; brother, Mario Molina; brother, Tommy Molina; and sister, Dora Molina.
Ruben is survived by sister, Irma Molina, Glendale, AZ; brother: Ralph Molina, Palm Springs, CA; wife, Gloria Molina, Desert Hot Springs, CA; daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Steve Squires, Brawley, CA; son and daughter in-law, Ruben and Lorna Molina, Jr., San Ramon, CA; grandchildren, Michael Molina, Megan Molina, Shawna and (spouse) Phil Yescas, Stephanie and (spouse) Preston Soto.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the ASPCA / American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
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Bobby &Maggie Carrillo
January 15, 2011
Gloria, Ruben Jr. & Molina Families,
With our deepest Sympathy,His memory forever will live in our hearts...Our loving Savior will give you all the strength & peace that is needed at times.Michael& Megan,We never lose the ones we love even though they're gone. Within our hearts their memories lingers on...Much Love & Prayers. Uncle Bobby & Aunt Maggie Carrillo
Charlie { Chino } Castro
January 9, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
January 9, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Shirley Whitted-Dillon
January 8, 2011
Dear Irma,
When I read Ruben's obituary, my mind drifted back to the "good ol' days" -- 40's, early 50's and living in Brawley. How could I ever forget the Molina family grocery store, with the little "tortilla factory" next door?? Your parents were good, friendly, hard-working people and they raised sons and daughters to be proud of. Ruben was such a man. The last time I saw him was at a reunion.
I remember your home in the country and riding the school bus. I believe you were in my sister's (Elaine) class. The years have flown by, but I still have fond memories of the Molina family and life in Brawley.
My heartfelt sympathy.
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Genaro and Socorro Cota
January 8, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Manuel Lydia Antunez
January 8, 2011
We are sorry for your loss - Ruben will be in our prayers.
Fernando and Lydia Monroy
January 7, 2011
Dear Gloria, Irma, and family members,
We would like to offer our condolences to all of you and to let you know you are in our prayers.
May you always keep Ruben's memory in you hearts and you remember all of the good times you had together.
Gina Macias
January 7, 2011
Uncle Ruben was one of a kind. Although he left us too soon, he blessed us with many great memories. We will forever remember him with a smile.
January 6, 2011
Like my son Mario said, Uncle Ruben was alot of fun. He always made me laugh,he will always be remembered.Our prayers are with his family. love Teri
Tomas Molina
January 6, 2011
Ruben was a great friend to another Molina familia in the valley. May God Bless his soul and that of his family Our condolence to your family Tomas Molina and Family
Mario Molina
January 5, 2011
My uncle Ruben was fun to be around around. Now he's in a better place.
Vanessa Reyes
January 5, 2011
Sorry for your loss~Vanessa Reyes & family
Tiffany Molina-Morgan
January 5, 2011
Never forgotten, I couldn't have said it better myself. I love you Uncle Ruben.
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