Michael Anthony Green

October 30, 1977 – April 28, 2025

Michael Anthony Green, lovingly known as Mike, Big Mike, or Mike G, passed away on April 28, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the age of 47 surrounded by family. He was a husband, father, brother, uncle, grandpa and loyal friend.

Born on October 30, 1977, in Honolulu, Hawaii, Mike was the beloved son of Gayle Rodrigues (Green) and Silas Green. From a young age, he was full of energy and curiosity, playing every sport he could—basketball, football, baseball, soccer, and even tennis.

He and his sister Michele shared a deep bond and many early childhood adventures, especially at Hanauma Bay, where they loved to fish and play by the ocean.

As a child he was quiet in a way - a thinker, and always tried to do the right thing. He was always playful and joking around. His first job as a preteen delivering newspapers reflected his strong work ethic—he always took pride in completing any task, no matter how big or small.

Mike loved to creatively build his own model airports staging al the planes for takeoff. He had a love for animals and had all kinds of pets throughout the years including, cats, dogs, fish, birds, rats and even a snake. Handy and resourceful, he often helped his parents with their rental properties, learning valuable skills that he carried into adulthood. He was also a breakfast enthusiast, always ordering up a hot plate and a good joke to start the day right.

Those who knew Mike knew him as someone who could light up a room, bring people together, and find humor even in the most ordinary moments.

He attended computer school and could pull an entire computer apart and put it back together. Professionally, Mike made a lasting impact working at California Pizza Kitchen locations in both California and Las Vegas—including Fashion Show, Town Square, and Downtown Summerlin. Whether serving, bartending, or managing, Mike didn’t just serve food—he served comfort, connection, and laughter. He was admired by coworkers and guests alike for his charisma, infectious laughter, quick wit, generous and forgiving heart.

He preceded in death by his dad Silas Green, and survived by his mother, Gayle Rodrigues, wife, Ashley Bennett, his children: Brendan Tapia, Tyler Green, Leilani Green, and Natalee Green, and his cherished bonus children: Adam Martinez, Emilee Martinez, and Justin Brooks and one grand daughter Sophia Reichardt.

Michael was one of a large and loving family, including his siblings Michele Green, Dercia Quinn, DeMuriel King, DeBasil Green, as well as, Roderick Green, Khani Gustafson, Mayo Lunt, and Theron Green.

He also leaves behind his beloved rottweiler, Dior.

Michael’s presence was a gift to all who knew him. His legacy lives on in the laughter he shared, the meals he served, and the love he gave so freely.

Forever in our hearts.