My Continued heart-felt condolences to his wife and family.

Toby R. Bowyer

As Mike's sister, we were separated by divorce, but forever remembered in our hearts. Forever my big brother.

Reaching out over the distance to convey my sincere condolences to Christine and family. Michael was my  good buddy,  our last years at UTEP.  We would get together from time to time and, over soda pops, talk about school and talk about our plans after graduation: Navy, work, our fiances, wedding plans... He went off to work for El Paso Natural Gas; I went off for a tour with the Navy. One thing led to another and all of a sudden the future is now. What we have to do now is press on and  keep those memories alive. Well done, Michael!
Your old buddy, Peter

Christine, I last saw Mike at Los Cabos Seafood Restaurant about 8:30 after the March Westside Democrats meeting which had been held at Angry Owl. I think he said you were out of town and he had just retired. We talked for more than an hour.

(I met you once at your home one evening when I was block walking in your area for Beto's petition which which enabled him to use voter signatures for his application to run for Senate.)

I left El Paso on the 19th to visit my sister in Colorado and returned on the 29th. Only today, the 1st, did I learn of Mike's passing. I am absolutely shocked as I am sure you and the family were at his quick passing... and know how he was looking forward with great anticipation to a new way of life after retirement.

Please accept my condolences to you and your family.

Chris and family, please accept my condolences.  I have always admire Mike being a good family man with many strong values.  I have admiration for the beautiful marriage you and Mike had together.  My prayers will always be with you and your family.  May God bless you and your family forever.


Dear Chris and family,
We were so sad to learn of Mike's passing this evening.  May God give you comfort and peace during this time.
With prayers,
Ann and Eric Darnell and Tiffy (Freeman)

After decades of just talking, the surviving members of the Alpha Beta Service Fraternity decided last year to create a scholarship fund through the UTEP Development fund to honor our members, living and deceased. When we met on March 18th of this year at the Hilton Garden Inn, we were so fortunate to reconnect with a number of our alumni including Mike, who came with his wife, after retiring that day.  We all are shocked that he is no longer here. But we were honored that he came, ate with us and shared some stories from our college days. Man, we had some good times. Though Mike was a little quiet (compared to our louder members) he was a good member, a reliable friend and a smart dude. I still remember him and his slide rule making they're way around the campus.  We'll miss you Mike. Rest In Peace.

My favorite memory with Michael was going to the cleaners with Grandma and Grandpa Yzquierdo to "work" for the day. We would wash the windows and  pick up . Grandma always took egg sandwiches for us to have for lunch. (Still a favorite to this day) Then we would leave with Grandma  and walk to the bus stop at the park. But first we would stop at Woolworth to get a treat. Then,after visiting the gator, we would take a bus home so Grandma could start dinner. I still love the smell from the cleaners that I experience every time I walk into a dry cleaners store.  Being the oldest grandkids, we spent of time playing on the rock playground next to the house. As an adult, Michael helped me so much as I went through a divorce. And watched over me at Kings Hill, where we both lived. I was only able to see him a few times over the years.  He was a wonderful and caring man who loved helping others. He was a favorite of Grandma and my mom and I know they are showering him with love up there.   Rest In Peace,primo, and know that you were so truly loved and will be missed.

My thoughts and prayers are with Chris, Emma, Mike & Sara  during this difficult time.  Michael was so proud of  his family and loved you so much. 

My favorite memory with Michael was going to the cleaners with Grandma and Grandpa Yzquierdo to "work" for the day. We would wash the windows and  pick up . Grandma always took egg sandwiches for us to have for lunch. (Still a favorite to this day) Then we would leave with Grandma  and walk to the bus stop at the park. But first we would stop at Woolworth to get a treat. Then,after visiting the gator, we would take a bus home so Grandma could start dinner. I still love the smell from the cleaners that I experience every time I walk into a dry cleaners store.  Being the oldest grandkids, we spent of time playing on the rock playground next to the house. As an adult, Michael helped me so much as I went through a divorce. And watched over me at Kings Hill, where we both lived. I was only able to see him a few times over the years.  He was a wonderful and caring man who loved helping others. He was a favorite of Grandma and my mom and I know they are showering him with love up there.   Rest In Peace,primo, and know that you were so truly loved and will be missed.

I remember when my cousin and I lived in the same house with our grandfather, Miguel Yzquierdo, back in the 1970s.  We spent those early years really getting to know each other and doing things together as fellow bachelors.  I worked at El Paso National Bank while Michael worked at El Paso Natural Gas.  While I drove a used 1968 Chevrolet Impala, Michael had the most up-to-date and state-of-the-art Chevrolet Truck for the time.  If he could have chosen a more romantic vocation, he may have been a truck driver. He loved to listen to C.W. McCall & Red Sovine and all of their truck songs, including hits like "Convoy" & "Teddy Bear".   I got very tired of listening to those tapes in his truck, but that was Michael. 

I regret that I didn't stay as much in touch with him in later years.  Seems like the only times we would catch up would be at family funerals.  I appreciate that he and Chris would still get out to visit my parents in The Woodlands when my Mom & Dad were still alive, and I appreciate that they made these efforts to reach out to them.  

Michael was always someone I looked up to and enjoyed being around with during those early years in El Paso.  As a father, he was always proud of his children and all of their accomplishments.  He would always talk about them and what they were doing.

I will miss my cousin Michael.    

My thoughts and condolences go out to Chris, Emma, Mike, & Sara during this difficult time.  

Know that Michael was a very giving person, a loving father, and someone who valued his family time above all else.       

My deepest condolences to Chris, Emma, Mike, Sara, and kids.  Mike will be missed and I will always cherish our memories. You were blessed to have him in your life and he will always remain in your heart.  He is now resting in the. Good Lord's home.

OBITUARY

Michael Izquierdo III

August 25, 1949 – April 20, 2018

Martin Funeral Home

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