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Anita Longoria Molina, lifelong resident of Mertzon, passed away at the age of 83 in San Angelo on Monday, November 9, 2015. She was born to the late, Blas and Clara Longoria in Mertzon on Sunday, April 3, 1932.
A time of visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 PM, Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at Johnson's Funeral Home. A rosary will also be held at the funeral home at 7:00 PM on Thursday, November 12, 2015 with Deacon Mike Kahlig. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, November 13, 2015 in the St. Peter's Catholic Church, Mertzon with Fr. Joseph Vathalloor serving as celebrant. Interment will follow in the Mertzon Cemetery. Pallbearers are Edmund Garza, Bryan Sproul, Rocky Elkins, Blas Molina, Steve Torres, and Rudy Longoria.
Anita married her late husband, Frank H. Molina, Jr. on August 6, 1950 in Mertzon. She retired after 20 years of service in the cafeteria at Irion County ISD. She was a lifetime member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Mertzon. Anita will be missed greatly by all who knew and loved her.
She leaves behind her children; son Carl Molina and wife Delma, daughters Velma Vasquez and husband Alcario, Wilma Rico and husband Catarino. Her pride and joy were her grandchildren and great grandchildren Cheyenne Garza and husband Edmund and daughter Bradie, Amber Sproul and husband Bryan and 2 sons Landon and Micah, Allison Vasquez, Montanah Vasquez, Blas Molina, and Laramy Rico. Her brother Joe Longoria and wife Dolores, sister, Debbie Elkins and husband Rocky and special niece Martha Longoria. Anita was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Frank Molina Jr., one son Frank Molina III, one brother Roy Longoria, and one sister Elma Kendall.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Sagecrest for the care and attention given to Anita and the family both during this time.