Elias Molina

Elias Molina 

“Tony, Indio Molina” 

Elias Molina passed away with family by his side in the early hours of October 15, 2024. 

Elias was a lifelong resident of Grants NM, together with his wife Athyline “Pauline Molina they raised 3 daughters, Lisa, Julia and Christine. “Tony” as many called him worked for The City of Grants, NM State Highway Department and The Village of Milan. He loved riding through the Zuni and Mt Taylor mountains, but not more than he loved his family and always put them first. Elias loved dancing, especially with his wife. It didn’t matter where they went, if there was “Good music” you could see him dancing with his wife. 

Elias is from a very large family and was loved by many. He is succeeded in death by his Wife Athyline “Pauline” Molina, Sister: Alice Montano-who raised him like a son Daughters: Lisa Gutierrez, Julia Pichardo and Christine Molina, Son-in-laws: Jimmy Michael and Chris Trujillo Grandchildren: AngelMarie Gutierrez & Marc Marquez, Breann Martinez & Jonathan Martinez, Joey Gutierrez III & Kami Bratzel, Ryan Pichardo & Aaliyah Clark, Monica Pichardo & Kayden Carter, Juanito Molina Michael, Nieves Garcia Great Grandchildren: Romelio Marquez, Ezra Marquez, Gohan Gutierrez, Goten Gutierrez, Julian Mirelas, Hudson Mirelas and Elston James Pichardo, As well as many brother-in-laws/sister-in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews. 

 Elias is proceeded in death by his Parents: Carasiolo and Julia Molina, Brothers: Robert Molina, Fernando Molina, Sisters: Onofre Gallegos, Ernestine Molina, Louisa Gurule, Agnes Molina, Fina Montano and Sally Chavez. Elias had many great friends and family; he will be profoundly missed by all.  Until we meet again rest in eternal peace 

Funeral arrangements are as follows: Rosary to be held on Monday October 21, 2024 @ 6:00 PM St Teresa Catholic Church Funeral to be held on Tuesday October 22, 2024 @ 11:00 AM St Teresa Catholic Church Burial to follow at Grants Cemetery with Reception @ San Rafael Community Center