Eugene Molina

Eugene Molina, 87, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away in his home on October 30, 2023, surrounded by his family as God welcomed him to eternal life.

 

Gene was the first-born son of Eugene R. and Mary G. Molina. He was a graduate of Tucson High School prior to serving eight years in the United States Army National Guard, Second Battalion 158^th Infantry Specialist 3^rd Class MOS Marksman. 

Gene was a self-employed entrepreneur, owner of The Molina Group, State Farm Agent for 61 years. He spent his life dedicating himself to helping his community. He enjoyed traveling, the outdoors, spending time at his Ranchito with family, and his horses Geronimo and Canela.

Above all else, Gene valued his family. He is survived by his wife, Anna Marie, seven children, Ana Sanford (Gary), Blanca Camargo (Luis), Eugene Molina III, Carlos Molina (Tina), Anthony Molina (Felicia), Andres Molina, Alejandro Molina and four step-children, Shanelle Vallejo, Eric Vallejo (Paola), Daniel Vallejo (Nia) and Avianna Soza (Julian). Sixteen Grandchildren, Andrea, Luis, Carlos, Jose, Isamar, Irasema, Isabelle, Vanessa, CJ, Dominick, Josiah, Izaiah, Noah, Jedidah, Asher, Uriah and eight step-grandchildren, Marcos, Marianna, Dominic, Layla, LiliJo, Nathaniel, Leah and Lena. Six great grandchildren, Angel, Arriana, Anissa, Alyssa, JJ and Lilliana. Brother and sisters, Hector Molina, Patricia Jenkins, Edna Gamboa, and Mary Federico (Gil).  He is preceded in death by his father, Eugene R Molina, mother, Mary G Molina, brother Robert Molina, brother-in-laws, Michael Gamboa and Robert Jenkins, and sister-in-law, Yolanda Molina.

He will be missed by many including his agency staff of many years, Cynthia Perez, Katy Rodriguez and his extended State Farm family.