Niko was born in Austin and raised in Bertram where he attended Bertram Elementary, Burnet Middle School, and Burnet High School where he graduated in 2016. While in high school he enjoyed playing tennis, participating in BETC and the Burnet High School Band where he played the tuba and sousaphone.
In 2016 he moved to New York and later back to his home state in 2019. He moved to Austin in 2020 and at the time of his death was an employee of Qal-Tek in Round Rock where he worked as a Construction Materials Testing Technician. He was well loved at his work and enjoyed traveling to different states for his job.
In his free time he loved spending time with his family and playing online video games with his brother and cousins. His hobbies also included music, playing “Magic: The Gathering” and board games with his friends. He was also into Anime and the Marvel Universe.
Niko was a quiet kind hearted young man and had a good sense of humor and a positive attitude on life. He is remembered as an amazing son, brother, grandson, cousin and friend.
Surviving family include parents Martin and Wendy Martinez of Bertram, brother Tristan Martinez and sister Elyssa Martinez, grandparents Norma Raulerson of Liberty Hill, and Paul Raulerson of Titusville, Florida, tio Jaime Martinez and spouse tia Peggy of Fort Worth, tia Amalia Ybarra and spouse tio Nick of Austin, tia Adelaida Martinez of Lometa, tia Senaida Jasso and spouse tio Mike of Fort Worth, aunt Linda Raulerson of Cedar Park, cousins Joshua Raulerson, Marcus Rocha, Antonio Castro, Jovani Ybarra, Marcelino Ybarra, Austyn Ybarra, Mateo Martinez. He was preceded in death by abuelo Joaquin Martinez and abuela Florentina Martinez.
Niko had a bright future ahead of him and was looking forward to traveling the world and advance in his career. He was looking forward to getting back into playing tennis and was enjoying spending more time with his family. He will be greatly missed. Taken too soon.
A time for visitation for family and friends will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Saturday, July 31st at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home in Burnet. Burial will take place at a later time at the Senterfitt Cemetery in Lometa.
In lieu of flowers and usual remembrances the family asks that you consider making contributions to:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/nicholas-niko-martinez-memorial-justice-fund?utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer
Fond memories and condolences to the family may be shared at www.elementswilcoxburnet.com
Arrangements and cremation entrusted to Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home Burnet, Texas.
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