Funeral services for Manuel Molina Renteria, 72, of Lovington, New Mexico will be held on Friday, October 11, 2024 at 10:00 am at St. Thomas Catholic Church with Father Samuel Ameh officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Kirby-Ratliff Funeral Home. Manuel was born on May 5, 1952 in San Pedro Corralitos, Chihuahua, Mexico to Angel Molina and Soledad Renteria and passed away on October 6, 2024. Manuel married Rosa Maria Ramirez on April 4, 1974 in Lovington, New Mexico they were married 50 years. He liked working on cars, wood work, and fishing. Manuel enjoyed dancing, listening to music and playing all different instruments. He loved spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Angel and Soledad Molina; one sister: Candelaria Molina de Rodriguez; and one niece: Veronica Gutierrez.

He is survived by his wife: Rosa Maria Molina; two sons: Manuel Molina Jr. and Mario Antonio Molina; three daughters: Elizabeth Ann Molina, Rosann Reza and husband Raul Reza, and Jacquelyn Molina and Fiancé Eric Villegas; two sisters: Angela Gonzalez and Anna Maria Cordova Molina; twelve grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Rosary will be held on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 7:00 pm at Kirby-Ratliff Funeral Home.