Nestor Juan Remo Luna Sr

Nestor Juan Remo Luna Sr. entered into peaceful rest on September 16, 2023, at the age of 81.

He was born in San Jose, Batangas, and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Mapua Institute of Technology, Philippines. He moved to Hawaii to follow his love, Maternidad (aka Nida or Matring), after she moved there in 1966. He was prepared to ask his soon to be father-in-law for her hand in marriage and had even brought her wedding dress with him. Nestor moved his family to California in 1981, where he became a long-time resident of Milpitas. In addition to a successful career as a Mechanical Engineer here in the Silicon Valley, Nestor was a serial entrepreneur who ran multiple businesses in financial products, real estate and automotive service/repair.

Nestor was very socially active, especially in the Filipino American Association of Milpitas, Inc., where he was President for the years 1990 – 1992 and 2006-2008. He held the positions of Silicon Valley Art Commissioner in 2001 and Community Advisory Commissioner for Santa Clara between 2003 – 2008. Nestor was also active in the church community at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Milpitas.

Preceded in death:

Maternidad Collo Luna, Wife (deceased)

Juan Luna, Father (deceased)

Lilia Remo Luna, Mother (deceased)

Marcial Remo Luna, Brother (deceased)

Rosa Luna Lalas, Sister (deceased)

Leonarda Luna Liwag, Sister (deceased)

Maximo Saldua Collo, Father-in-law (deceased)

Filomena Javier Collo, Mother-in-law (deceased)

Survived by:

Aileen Gaspar (Francis), Daughter

Tereasa Tatlonghari (Craig), Daughter

Nestor Luna Jr., Son

Janessa (Luna) Mize, Granddaughter

Jaylene (Luna) Mize, Granddaughter

Liana Jasmine Gaspar, Granddaughter

Andrew Jordan Gaspar, Grandson

Mason Tyler Tatlonghari, Grandson

Aidan Reese Tatlonghari, Grandson

Tyler Luciel Luna, Grandson

Pallbearers:

Abel Bastidos

Arturo Bastidos

Andrew Jordan Gaspar

Francis Gaspar

Aidan Reese Tatlonghari

Craig Tatlonghari

Mason Tyler Tatlonghari

Justin Valdez

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.limafamilycedarlawn.com for the Luna family.