Minerba "Minnie" Molina

In Loving Memory

Minerba (AKA Minnie) Molina 

July 27, 1933 – May 10, 2025

Minerba (AKA Minnie) Molina passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on May 10, 2025, in her home. 

She was born on July 27, 1933, in Gillett, Texas, to her parents, Jesus Dominguez and Casandra Dominguez. 

On February 6, she was united in marriage with Theodore V. Molina. Together, they welcomed three sons: Ruben Molina (deceased), Noel Molina, and Leo Molina. In 1975, the Molina family moved to Chandler, Arizona, where they remained in the home they built. Theodore and Minnie were married for 75 years. 

Minnie was a self-employed businesswoman who worked in real estate for many years. She retired in 2020. 

She was a loving and loyal wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend who adored her family. Her legacy of love and generosity will live on through all those she touched. 

Minnie was preceded in death by her son Ruben Molina, daughter-in-law Aida Molina, her parents Jesus and Casandra Dominguez, and her sister, Eloisa Reyes. 

She is survived by her husband, Theodore; brother, Juan Dominguez; her sons, Noel Molina (wife Lina Beavers) and Leo Molina (wife Grace Molina); grandsons, Ted Molina, Mike Molina (wife Mariale Molina), Leonard Molina, Eric Molina, and Blessed Espanio; granddaughters, Dolly Barboa (husband Mark Barboa) and Trisha Beavers. Her great-grandchildren include Legend Urquidez, Michael and Carlos Molina, Aitana and Savannah Molina, Christopher Moya-Hernandez, Daija and Tisyn Molina, Olivia and Nick Molina, and Marianna and Cipriana Molina.

A Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2025 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM at Whitney & Murphy Bueler Mortuary, 14 W. Hulet Drive, Chandler, AZ 85225.