Ramon Luna
February 24, 2019
Ramon Luna, 64, passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019 at his home in Des Moines.
Ramon was born October 4, 1954 in Des Moines, Iowa and grew up in the Southeast Bottoms. He was the eighth of twelve children. He loved music in general and played in a band in the late 60s called Latino Pride, in which he played drums and sang. His favorite musician was Freddy Fender, and he especially loved the song, “Before the Next Teardrop Falls.” Ramon loved western movies and wearing cowboy hats. He always loved attending the dances at the Val Air Ballroom.
Ramon is survived by his sons, Mike Howe, Ronald Ramsey, Ramon Louis Jr., and Dakota Duff; siblings, Richard Luna, Roman (Pamela) Luna, Charles (Bette) Luna, Joe (Linda) Luna, Antonio (Donna) Luna, Mary (Dagoberto) Luna-Rodriguez, and Robert Luna; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Helen Luna; and his siblings, John Jr., Connie, Adela, and Rachel.
There will be no public services held.
Ray Cangas
03/15/2019
My condolences to all the Luna family. My thoughts n prayers are with you all at this sad moment.
Sam Ubaldo & family
03/01/2019
Our sympathy to your family at this time. I remember great times as we grew up together on the southeast side. We will keep him in our thoughts and prayers.
Vincent & Roberta Bejarano
02/28/2019
To the Luna family, our deepest sympathy and prayers on the loss of your brother. Always remember the music played across the tracks on Scott Street. God Bless.
Carl Hannon
02/28/2019
My prayers go out to your family you will be greatly missed
Jolene Craig-Bernal
02/28/2019
To Ramon's Family And Friends, I Send My Deepest Sympathy.
He Will Always Be Remembered And Never Forgotten. I Loved His Company, He Was A Joy To Be Around. He Played His Drums For Me At Tut's House. Rest In Heaven Ramon!!!
We Will Meet Each Other Again Someday Brother!!!
Mike Wilson
02/28/2019
RIP My very good long time friend Ray Luna my condolences goes out to his family know he is in heaven playing music with all of our friends that has gone on before him
Kelley OBryan
02/27/2019
Rest In Peace my longtime friend. My heart felt condolences to his family.
Marty and Gloria Routh
02/27/2019
Ramon was one of the truest and closest family friends that we have had. He loved to play the drums, and absolutely adored our children. He will truly be missed by the entire Routh family!!
Joel miller
02/26/2019
im sorry for you loss he was a good freind of mine ever since we were kids he will be missed