. Michael Anthony Molina Sr., loving husband, father, grandfather, mentor, and dear friend went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on September 26, 2006. Mike was born on January 23, 1948 in Austin, TX. He was one of 8 children. Mike married Susan Orosco on Feb 13, 1966.

He celebrated forty years loving his wife and helped her raise six children. Mike founded Hi-Tech Products a family-operated business. He created a rewarding business environment where he could wake up every morning and see his wife and children in action everyday. His favorite pastimes included Friday "board-meetings" (movies) and cheering for his Longhorns and Spurs with his wife and children. He was our pillar of strength, the glue that bonded us all with "family togetherness" and his legacy will be shared and passed on to future generations.

"Dare To Be Great" launched a philosophy that shaped his life and influenced people around him as he motivated so many into action. He was an advocate and teacher of the Power of Positive Thinking. He taught us "Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can He was inspired gready by people like W. Clement Stone, Napoleon Hill, and Zig Ziglar. He is survived by his wife Susan; his children: Chris and Yvonne Ojeda, Michael II and Amanda Mo-Una, Nathan and Victoria Foyt Ter-ese Molina, Marc and Shannon Molina, and Jesus and Cynthia Salazar.

He had 14 grand-children. Survivors also include his father, Alex Molina and modier, Alvina Degollado; brothers Alex, Aurelio, and Jose. Sisters Josie, Patricia, Lydia and Lorine. He was preceded in death by his stepfather, John Degollado. To our family and friends who were fortunate enough to have been touched and influenced by him, Mike loved you and would have wanted us to say: "Thanks to all of have a PMA day." Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m.

8:00 p.m. with a recitation of the Rosary starting at 7:00 p.m. at Cook-Walden Funeral Home, 6100 N. Lamar Blvd. on Thursday, September 28, 2006.