Eluterio Rangel Martinez Sr., 83, of Markham passed away Monday, October 27, 2008 in Houston. He was born February 25, 1925 in Blessing to the late Sophia Rangel Martinez & Felipe Martinez. Eluterio was a life long resident of Matagorda County and a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.

He is survived by his wife: Maria Dominga Torres Martinez of Markham; 5 daughters: Elizabeth & Jimmy Lopez Jr. of Markham, Patricia & John Salinas of Markham, Andrea Martinez and Lucy Garcia both of Pasadena TX; 4 sons: Joe & Dolores Patina of Bay City, Johnny & Narcey Martinez Sr. of Markham, J.R. & Wendy Martinez of Bay City, and Edward & Terry Martinez of Markham; sister: Lupe Hernandez of Richmond; 35 grandchildren; and numerous great grandchildren. Eluterio was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Gloria Medina, and son Larry Martinez.

A rosary will be recited 7:30 PM Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. A mass will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Father Gerry Cernoch officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck.