Ben Molina

Bernardo “Ben” Peralta Molina passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019 at the age of 94. Ben was born in San Diego, CA on July 15, 1925 to Antonio and Juanita (Peralta) Molina. He has been a resident of Madera for the last 60 years. He was in Law Enforcement for 10 years. Ben was a member of St. Joachim Catholic Church.

Ben was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Lucille Soto Molina in 2011, and his infant son Bernard.

He is survived by his, his son, Bernie and his wife Suzanne of Madera, his nephew, Ken who was raised by Lucille and Ben as a son, his brothers Gilbert and Tony Molina both of Madera, his sister Armida Beltran, of Madera. He also leaves behind his granddaughter, Michelle Molina Weupe and her husband Asante, three great granddaughters, Audrey Medina, Kaitlyn and Isabella Weupe, and two great grandsons, Luke and Brayden.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 from 2:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Jay Chapel, Madera, CA

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, November 21, 2019, 11:00 A.M. at St. Joachim Catholic Church, Madera, CA

Followed by an interment at Calvary Cemetery, Madera, CA