Barbara "Bobbie" Molina

Bobbie as we all knew her, was born in Santa Monica, California. She was raised in Los Angeles where she spent some of her early youth in Boyle Heights and the Garment District downtown Los Angeles. Bobbie graduated from Our Lady Queen of Angels High School in June of 1963. It is after graduating from high school that she began working for The County of Los Angeles. She retired after 41.3 years of service to the county at the position of Deputy District Director of the Department of Public Social Services (DPSS).

Bobbie was proud of her Native American heritage and her membership in the Navajo Nation (Dine’). Since she was not born in Shiprock, Red Rock or Window Rock she referred to herself as an urban American Indian. Bobbie wanted to share her pride and her Navajo culture with others, so she volunteered at the Southwest Museum in Los Angeles. After a several months long training period, she became a docent. Her duties as a docent were to lecture on American Indian culture(s) at the museum and at various community sites. Her experience as a docent at the Southwest Museum allowed her to improve the quality of her DPSS position as the principal American Indian Liaison.

Bobbie was a curious woman and had a sense of adventure. She traveled extensively in the United States and Europe. She attended Rio Hondo College and received her Associate of Arts degree in July 1993. Her life adventures and mentorship inspired others to travel, seek higher education and other advances in life.

Bobbie loved movies current and old. She would go to the movie theater with her pals or watch them at home. What Bobbie loved more than movies were animals. She always had four legged children as she termed them. Over the years they came into her life in various ways, and she cared for them with incredible devotion. No doubt they hit the jackpot when they were adopted by Bobbie Molina.

A very social person Bobbie made many friends during her years with DPSS and through her volunteerism. Some might say she was larger than life. Certainly, her friends can still hear her infectious laugh.

Bobbie Molina, you are missed.

A graveside service for Barbara will be held Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 9:00 AM at Hillcrest Lawn (Gate 17) -Rose Hills Memorial Park, 3888 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, California 90601.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.rosehills.com for the Molina family.