Martin Nickolas Luna

1998 - 2016

Edinburg/Iowa City - Martin Nickolas Luna, 17, passed away surrounded by his family's love Monday, June 6, 2016, in the comfort of his home. Martin Luna was born on July 22, 1998, in McAllen, Texas. He attended school in Edinburg, Texas until moving to Storm Lake, Iowa; moreover, there he was able to play football for his 8th and 9th grade years, a sport he loved so much and dedicated such effort to. Unfortunately, Martin was not able to play for the City High Team; however, he was made manager and took great pride in the role and his team. Dedication ran deep within Martin, as he was also very faithful to his Lord, making morning seminary a part of his daily life. In November of 2015 Nickolas was able to attended a Patriots game and meet some of his favorite NFL players, the smile on his face said it all! Martin also took great pride in the fact that he received his diploma this year from City High. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Martina Jackson Luna. Martin is survived by his mother, Esmeralda (Carlos) Nunez of Iowa City; four siblings, Kendra Ortiz, Kessandra Ortiz, Rogelio Ortiz, Jr., all of Texas, Katelyn Ortiz of Iowa City; niece, Zira Zendaya Ortiz; sister-in-law, Desiree Gonzalez; brother-in-law, Artemio Garcia; grandfather, Pedro Luna; and his beloved dog, Samson. Martin's family would like to acknowledge the incredible outpouring of support shown to their entire family from his fellow students and staff at City High School, the families of their church, and the entire Iowa City Community. Visitation will be held from 3 to 9 p.m., with a 7 p.m. talk today, June 13, 2016, at Memorial Funeral Home, 208 E. Canton in Edinburg. Funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Edinburg. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park of Edinburg. Funeral services are under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home of Edinburg.