Lupe Martinez Sr., 28, passed away, unexpectedly, following a brief illness, on Friday, November 9, 2018. He was born in Racine on September 6, 1990, the son of Ramon Martinez and Irma Rangel.

Lupe was a graduate of Washington Park High School. He had been employed by S.C. Johnson as a chemical processor up until last January. Lupe attended both St. Patrick and St. Richard Catholic Churches.

Surviving are his son Lupe Martinez Jr.; his mother, Irma Rangel, father, Ramon Martinez Sr.; brothers, Danny Martinez, Robert Reyes, all of Racine, Michael Figueroa, of East Dundee, IL, and Jose Martinez, in Tennessee; grandparents,  Theodore Rangel, of Racine, Ramon and Juanita Martinez, of Donna, TX; and the mother of his child, Liz Ruvalcaba. Lupe is also survived by his aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives, and friends. He was preceded in death by his brother, Ramon Martinez Jr., grandmother, Rebecca Rangel, uncle, Carlos Ruiz, and cousin, Theodore "Tony" Quintero.

Service Details

A memorial service, celebrating his life, will be held in the Draeger-Langendorf on Friday, November 23 ^rd , at 12 O'clock Noon, with Deacon Roberto Fuentes officiating. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.