Travis Funeral Chapel

Carmen Erlinda Fast, age 78, of Columbia, Missouri and formerly of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026, at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.

Born May 4, 1947, in San Bernardino, California, the daughter of Raymond and Lupe (Cruz) Molina. On December 13, 1975, in San Bernardino, California, she was united in marriage to Larry Fast who preceded her in death on June 1, 1996.

Also preceding her in death were her parents.

Surviving are three sisters, Eleanore Thomas of Beaumont, California, Shirley LaMay of Fort Worth, Texas, and Debra (Don) Ward of Brea, California; one brother, Raymond Molina of Redlands, California; and several nieces and nephews.

Carmen graduated summa cum laude in the first graduating class of Cal State San Bernardino in 1967, She was tenacious in her life’s endeavors. Carmen was known for her generosity to family and friends.

Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 6, 2026, in the La Plata Cemetery in La Plata, Missouri under the direction of Travis Funeral Chapel, La Plata, Missouri.