Rita Alma Martinez

Rita Alma Martinez, 68, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at Mainland Medical Center in Texas City. She was the wife of John Brito for 32 years.

Born in Galveston, she was the daughter of Calistro Martinez and Aurora Garza.

Her siblings are Amelia Perez, Larry Martinez,Orlando Martinez, Delia Martinez, Donna Garcia, Tomas Martinez, Author Martinez, Jeffery Martinez, Calistro Martinez Jr., and Rey Garza.

Her children are Sylvia Quintanilla (Alan),Jose Duplan (Pam), Malisa Wilcox (Randall), August Mussmann, and Rita Ann Brito.

She had 16 grandchildren, Angelica Quintanilla, Jessica Quintanilla, Marissa Pursley, Alexa Pursley,Brittany Duplan, Christina Duplan, Jacob Duplan and Jose Duplan Jr, Jolisa Mata, Alina Mata, Julian Mata, Brandy Wilcox, Angela Wilcox, Angel Wilcox, Aerilyn Mussmann and Aeriyana Mussmann.

She also had 14 great-grandchildren along with numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents Calistro Martinez and Aurora Garza. Also, her brothers Jeffery Martinez, Tomas Martinez, Calistro Martinez and 2 grandchildren Jose Duplan Jr and Julian Mata.

There will be a celebration of life at a pending date. Please contact Malisa Wilcox @ 409-225-1285 for further information.