Bertha E. Molina, age 65, passed away peacefully on January 14 surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Santa Barbara, Chihuahua. She moved to El Paso, TX, where she met her best friend and love, Carlos Molina. They moved to Midland, TX in 1982, where they raised their daughter. Bertha proudly dedicated over 18 years of service to Midland Memorial Hospital, working alongside her husband. Bertha was a humble, yet strong, woman. She was a cancer survivor. She was a proud grandmother. Her fiery spirit will remain ignited through her grandson. A generous woman, she played the part of a stand-in mother and grandmother to many. She shared a wonderful sense of humor, compassion, and amazing cooking skills with the people she loved. Those qualities will live on in those that knew her best. She was preceded in death by her sister, Martina Rivera, brother, Nicolas Estrada, and step-father Juan N. Castaneda. She is survived by her loving husband, Carlos, daughter, Suzie, grandson, Kaleb, mother, Soledad Castaneda, sisters; Marta, Soledad, Sylvia, Chela, and brothers; Francisco, Juan, and Lorenzo. Visitation and Rosary will be on January 20, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Chapel. Mass will be held on January 21, 2019 at St. Stephens Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m., with precession beginning at 9:00 a.m. at Nalley-Pickle & Welch. Pallbearers will be Victor Barron, Jose Carrera, Juan Delgado, Manuel Gardea Jr., Adrian Gonzales, Michael McGraw, Joe Ramirez, and Jason Saenz. Interment of ashes will be held at a later date in a private ceremony. ,
