Socorro Molina Lopez Santana

April 18, 1941 — March 10, 2026

Odessa, Texas

Socorro Molina Lopez Santana 84 was born April 18, 1941, in Fort Stockton, Texas, and passed away on March 10, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born to Tomas Molina and Jesusita Montes.

Socorro married Onofre Lopez Jr. on July 12, 1954, in Rankin, Texas. After his passing in 1968, she later remarried Phillip Santana on April 5, 1971, also in Rankin, Texas.

Socorro was a devoted homemaker and a loving mother who cared deeply for her children and always put them before herself. Her greatest joy in life was being surrounded by her family. She especially cherished time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Socorro touched many lives with her kindness and love and held a special place in her heart for her nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Tomas Molina and Jesusita Molina; her son, Rudolph Lopez; her grandson, Rudolph Lopez Jr.; her brothers, Danny Molina, Delores Molina, Carmen Montez and her sisters, Katrina Baca, Chelo Licon and Mary Valdez.

Socorro is survived by her loving children: Viola Chavez and husband Paul Chavez of Fort Stockton, Texas; Lorrie Lopez of Odessa, Texas; Annette Ochoa and husband Oscar of Odessa, Texas; Joanna Santana of Odessa, Texas; Eddy Lopez; Jimmy Santana and wife Anna of Odessa, Texas; and Phillip Santana Jr. of Odessa, Texas.

She is also survived by her sisters, Gloria Orona of Odessa, Texas, and Yolanda Franco of Levelland, Texas, as well as numerous nieces and nephews whom she loved like her own.

Socorro leaves behind a large and loving family, including 26 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren, all of whom she loved dearly.

Her love, strength, and devotion to her family will never be forgotten. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

A Rosary will be recited at 10:30am with the funeral service at 11:00 Am on  Monday March 16, 2026, at Martinez Funeral Home chapel with Deacon Alfonso Moreno officiating.

Burial will follow at Resthaven Cemetery in McCamey Texas.

Pallbearers will be Levi Ochoa, Aaron Ochoa, Ervey Ochoa, Jimmy Santana Jr , Phillip Santana III, Tiffany Santana, Ryan Santana Jr., Apollo Santana

"Forever in my heart."

  • Your daughter, Annette

"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want." - Psalm 23:1

Per family Request Grandmas color is Pink , We invite everyone, that can to dress in  her Favorite Color.

Services entrusted to Martinez Funeral Home Dixie Location.

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