Luis Molina's Obituary
Luis Molina, a beloved resident of Lee County, Florida, passed away on May 16, 2024, at the age of 55. Born on April 25, 1969, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Luis brought his vibrant spirit and passion for life to the Sunshine State.
Luis was a dedicated Civil Engineer and Geologist, contributing his expertise to Lee County Utilities serving his community for over 17 years. He enjoyed traveling and exploring the natural wonders of the world with his family. His love for science and nature was unparalleled and reflected in his enjoyment of any and all outdoor activities. Outside of his professional life, Luis had many interests. He loved scuba diving, cave exploring, hiking, and riding motorcycles. Luis brought his love of nature to his home, filling it with life, tending to his bees, plants, and animals. He also loved art and music, supporting local creatives at every opportunity, never missing an art/music-walk and frequenting local galleries. His love for his family was limitless and a source of inspiration for all he accomplished. Through his innovative character he constructed many beautiful projects in his home for the enjoyment of his family and friends for years to come. Luis’ social nature and animated personality drew many to him. He will be remembered for his warm smile, humor, unwavering kindness, generosity, and adventurous spirit. Luis leaves behind cherished memories with family, friends, and colleagues; his loss is felt by all he befriended and interacted with in our community. Luis’s legacy will live on through the lives he touched and the passions he shared.
Luis was preceded in death by his father, Luis Molina Otero.
He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Rafaela Varela; three children, Maia, Lucas, and Marcos; his mother Rosa A. Carrasquillo; three siblings, Marirosa Molina, Rosa Molina and Luisenrique Molina; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM at the farm, please contact the family for the address.
Memorial donations may be made on Luis' behalf to National Motorcycle Safety Foundation (nmsfund.org).
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