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Floyd Lawrence Molina

Albuquerque, NM, USA

August 3, 1954 - August 10, 2020

Aug 3, 1954 - Aug 10, 2020

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Patient, generous, and kindhearted.
Floyd was the sort of man who remembered the little things you said you enjoyed. He would make friends with strangers where ever he went and if he knew he was going to see you he made sure to bring something you would like, be it candies or a special trinket.
He was an extremely patient man who never put any limits on what he would give. Even when his house burned down, and he lost everything, he went out of his way to troubleshoot and buy supplies to help fix the truck of one of the volunteers who came to help clear the debris of his home. He always made an impression on those he spoke to, either from his kindheartedness, or from his sense of humor. His goal was to make people laugh and smile.
Some of the things he most enjoyed doing were baking, cooking, and shopping. How funny that it makes him sound like a stereotypical housewife! He was a master of the culinary arts and his talents showed in competitions in France and in medals, awards, and certificates he won while in the military. If you could think it, he could make it. From an elaborate event cake, to impressing his grandchildren with flowers made from starburst candies. Though his specialty was baked goods and pastries, he was also quite skilled in the savory side of cuisines. He could make just about anything from ingredients you had lying around the house.
When he wasn't busy making foods and delicacies for friends and family he was out shopping and thrifting. He loved to find those special treasures in antique stores and secondhand shops. He had a keen eye for the things that others would miss and recognized value in the small things.
He was proud to serve in the United States Army for 18 years, as an E7 Sergeant First Class.
What lesson would he want to teach?
The power of forgiveness and love, that life is too short to be angry or hold grudges, and to take time to enjoy the little things in life. No matter how small they may seem.
Though, he was a distinguished non commissioned officer when he was honorably discharged from the united states military, and he was certainly proud of his service, he was most proud of his family. He has three children, and eight grandchildren.
All of his children and grandchildren have fond memories of him. Like spending quality time with him on long overnight trips while he was on the job, tasked with keeping him awake and making jokes, or keeping up with "kitchen Patrol" in the mess halls by washing dishes and getting into large containers of olives that were impossibly too big for a small child to finish. He also famously let his grandchildren have near everything they wanted, like eating oreos and chocolate milk past bedtime, and offering to take the blame for the missing cookies! Or even making little rubberband shooters from pieces of wood and clothespins and proceeding to stage western style shootouts in his home.
He was also proud that his son and both of his grandsons entered into the United States Military.
Jesus inspired his generous heart that was patient and thoughtful. He never put limits on his kindness. With humility and meekness he purposed to do whatever it took to make those around him smile and to comfort those in need. Most commonly it was through a genuine sense of humor and quick wit that is too often difficult to come by.
He was a heavily decorated service member with medals such as: the National Defense Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Achievement Medal, and Good Conduct Medal.

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