Erik Lucas Nuñez, 15, son of Simone D. (Loew) & Refugio E. Nuñez-Peña, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019, in Toledo, Ohio from injuries incurred in a Memorial Day automobile accident that claimed the lives of his parents.
He was born in Plymouth, Indiana on August 13, 2003. A member of St. Michael Roman Catholic Church, Erik had attended St. Michael School through the 6th grade. He played junior league soccer, enjoyed skateboarding. He was currently a freshman at Plymouth High School and an avid member of the PHS marching band drumline where his commitment and humor was highly recognized.
Erik Nuñez was an amazing young man known for his energy and aspirations. He would one day be a United States Air Force pilot. Family was everything and they enjoyed life together. They have traveled across the globe and have shared many camping trips as a family. On Memorial Day, they were returning from one of many camping trips, this one to the Canadian Niagara Falls.
Survivors include his two sisters; Isabel M. Nuñez, and Selia E. Nuñez, his maternal grandparents Joachim O. and Roswitha B. (Ruettger) Loew all of Plymouth. Paternal grandparents Teofilo Nuñez of Texas and Emiliana Peña of Elkhart. Many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Other family members survive throughout Germany and Texas.
A combined visitation will be on Friday, June 7th from 3 – 8 p.m. in the PLYMOUTH WESLEYAN CHURCH, 11203 S. Michigan St., Plymouth. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 8th in ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC CHURCH, 613 N. Center St., Plymouth with Pastor Fr. John Korcsmar CSC and Fr. Craig Borchard officiating.
Interment will be in the New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Erik’s name may be made to the PHS Band Program, 1 Big Red Drive, Plymouth, IN 46563.
Aiza Flores says
I would like to begin by providing my most sincere condolences, I can’t imagine the way you must be feeling. Erik was an outgoing, sweet, and humble boy who had nothing but goodness in his heart and I saw that radiate from him the few times we spoke. Erik was nothing but nice to me and lit up a room anywhere he went, especially in our Geometry class. My thoughts and prayers will always be with you all and I pray God gives you the strength and wisdom to understand his perfect plan. With all the love in my heart, Aiza Flores
“The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.â€â€
â€â€Deuteronomy‬ â€31:8‬ â€NIV‬‬
Shirley Gidley says
My heart breaks for all involved. Joachim and Rosewitha, the siblings and all of the extended family.
No words can ease the pain of loss
Prayers and the smiles and memories of the good times will eventually ease the pain but…love will always be there
Suzanne m Gibson says
WE HERE AT THE VFW POST 1162 AUXILIARY
WE ARE SO HEART BROKEN OVER YOUR FAMILIES LOSS
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL
AT THIS TIME OF SORROW
MAY GOD’S MANY BLESSINGS BE WITH YOU ALL
SUZANNE GIBSON
VFW POST 1162 AUXILIARY CHAPLAIN