In loving memory of

Cristian 'Cris' Martinez
September 26, 2002 - April 22, 2023

CRISTIAN 'CRIS' MARTINEZ
MUSCATINE, Iowa - Cristian 'Cris' Martinez, 20, of Muscatine, passed away on April 22, 2023.

Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 28, 2023, at the Saint Mary Mathias Catholic Church. Father Marco Rodríguez will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Vlad Salamanca, Bruno Rosas, Lucio Pineda, Erik Rubio, Adrian Rubio, and Jiovanni Rubio. Honorary pallbearers will be Cesar Martinez and Alonzo Rivas.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. There will be a Rosary Service following visitation at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the family. Online condolences: www.wittichfuneralhome.com

Cristian was born on September 26, 2002, in Iowa City, the son of Miguel and Evelia Salamanca Martinez.

Cristian was a soccer player for the Blackhawk Braves and the Muscatine Muskies. He was very passionate about the gym and lifting weights and was a content creator on YouTube for body building. Cristian enjoyed going to car meets with his friends and loved to spend time with his family. Cristian was a friend to many.

Cristian is survived by his parents; brother, Jerry Martinez; sister, Adriana Martinez; nephews, Cesar Martinez and Alonzo Rivas; niece, Melanie Martinez; many aunts and uncles; and his beloved dog, Styles

He is preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents.

Tributes

Vanessa Gibbs wrote on Apr 30, 2023:

"I am so sorry you are going through this! My condolences to the family. He is at peace now "

Shelly wade wrote on Apr 27, 2023:

"Martinez family I am so sorry for your loss my thoughts are with your whole family "

Maria Hernandez wrote on Apr 27, 2023:

"Siento mucho su pérdida, el era amigo de Luis y yo no lo traté mucho pero sabía de él por mi hijo desde que ellos vivieron juntos en el colegio se isieron muy buenos amigos y nos ablaba de el asi fue como nosotros lo fuimos conociendo. Yo se que era un buen muchacho y no tengo palabras pero pero yo me imagino su dolor. Dios necesitará otro ángel en el cielo. Descansa en paz Cristian te extrañamos."

IRMA RODRIGUEZ wrote on Apr 26, 2023:

"We never met in person, but from all the mothers who had lost sleep over their children since they were babies, I could never say to any of the mothers who are going through something like this that I know what you are going through, and that I understand your pain, all I know is that he will always be in your heart.!! "

David Williams wrote on Apr 26, 2023:

"It?s always tragic when someone young who has a promising future passes away so young. I wish his family strength from God and the community to keep them in your prayers this is obviously very difficult for his family people need to give them space "

maria wrote on Apr 26, 2023:

"Siento mucha la partida de su hijo, espero y Dios le de mucha fortaleza para soportar este dolor inmenso, yo no conocia a cris personalmente pero me imajino que era un buen muchacho, el era amigo de mi sobrino y el dolor de mi sobrino es mio tambien. que Dios lo tenga en su gloria y le de su descanso eterno."

Denise Trejo wrote on Apr 26, 2023:

"So sorry for the loss of your precious son. Rest in eternal peace young man. "

Nathan wrote on Apr 25, 2023:

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Ann Kerschieter wrote on Apr 25, 2023:

"My deepest condolences for the family "

Melissa wrote on Apr 25, 2023:

"I wanna leave my condolences and prayers to the family can't imagine how it feels to loose your youngest.....May Cris RIP "

Melissa wrote on Apr 25, 2023:

"My condolences to your family May he RIP "