Michael Raymond Iriarte

It is with great sadness that we announce Michael Raymond Iriarte's call to eternal rest on June 28, 2024. Mike was born on October 22, 1979 in Huntington Beach, California where he lived with his parents and three older sisters until they moved to Pulantat, Guam. After receiving his formal education on the island of Guam, Mike moved back to Southern California where he raised his son with the same island values he learned as a child. He combined his passion for cooking and love of island culture by creating Solario, a pop-up infusion of island cuisine. He continued to keep his Chamoru roots alive by creating Hafa Box, an organization that helps families from Guam who are in need of medical referrals. Mike will always be remembered as the humorous, witty, positive, and compassionate spirit that embodied One Love. Mike will be welcomed into the gates of heaven by his maternal grandparents, Pedro G & Ling Blaz Cruz, and his patemal grandparents, Jesus D & Soledad Q Iriarte.

Mike's love and memories will forever be in the hearts of his:

Son: Isaac Michael Iriarte

Parents: Lorenzo and Edith Cruz Iriarte

Sisters and their Spouses: Michele & Jon Mendiola; Andrea & Larry Thurman; and Olivia & Andrew Castro 

Nieces and Nephews: Siera Robertson, Jessica Hernandez, Michael Iriarte & Isabella Chavez, Rita Castro, Ray & Christine Castro, Lorenzo Castro, Lyle Castro, Martina Castro, Andrew Castro, and Sabrina Leslie, along with Tavia and Travis Post, Ricky Thurman, Dylan Thurman, Elliot and Samantha Mendiola, Maddy Mendiola, Victoria Parry, Francesca Pinto, Nikolai Clark, and Jonas Clark 

Grand Nieces and Nephew: Kailani Rose Biss, Salem Lee Iriarte, Koa James Biss, Evan Ann Iriarte 

"Best Boy" and Loyal Companion: Charlie

High School Sweetheart and Rekindled Love: Abby Gutierrez

Mother of His Son: Patricia M Pinto 

He is additionally survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, treasured lifelong friends and their families.