Michael Estrada, 65, of Mesa, AZ, sadly passed away on Sunday, June 2nd, 2024, at Banner University Medical Center with his wife Tammy Truelove Estrada by his side.
He was born in Tempe, AZ on August 22, 1958. Mike was a born and raised Arizonian, graduated from Mesa High. He was employed by IBM for over 47 years and served in various Federal Client Technical IT Sales roles.
Mike was loved by everyone that met him. His smile was infectious. His friendships were beyond loyal. His love for his boys, grandchildren and wife could be seen in every interaction with them. He truly felt blessed in life.
Mike never turned down an opportunity to sing or play guitar. Playing was in his soul. He had been in bands going back to his teenage years and played in several church bands. He played at a few places in town regularly. He even proposed to Tammy by playing/singing to her.
Golf was another passion of his that he took up later in life. He was looking forward to teaching his youngest grandson how to golf. He golfed around the world with his buddies and loved that his wife golfed and could be by his side golfing.
His retirement wish was to find a beach/golf area where he could be a golf ranger during the day and play guitar in a pub at night.
Mike is survived by his mother, Amelia (Damaseno) Ortega; his wife, Tammy Truelove Estrada; his children Michael Ray Estrada and William Gale (Jaimie) Estrada; his grandchildren Cecilia (Weston) DuHamel, Michael J. (Athena) Estrada, Jacob Estrada, Gabriel Estrada, William Estrada, Zooey Estrada, Oliver Estrada; 1 great grandchild and 1 step grandchild; siblings Sylvia (Larry) Weig, Fred (Laurel) Estrada, Rick Estrada, Laura Estrada.
Please join us to celebrate his life, Friday, June 14, 9:00 am viewing, 10:00 am formal ceremony, 11:15 am graveside burial at Mountain View Funeral Home & Cemetery: 7900 East Main St. Mesa, AZ 85207. We will Livestream his formal ceremony via https://evt.live/michael-estrada-service We will gather at Longbow Golf Club, 5601 E. Longbow Pkwy, Mesa, AZ 85215 immediately following so we can share our treasured stories about Mike.
Memorial Donations can be made to one of the following:
Ability 360: ability360.org or GiGi’s Playhouse Phoenix: gigisplayhouse.org
I was very saddened to hear of Mike’s passing. I worked with Mike at IBM for a number of years. He was always willing to jump in and help with anything needed! I loved the story of his proposal to Tammy, singing on the ship and he shared some beautiful pictures of the wedding. I know he was very happy. Condolences to his family and he will be missed by his IBM family.
Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. Are you his friend from Denver? That sends the candy?
Either way, I greatly appreciate you taking the time to share a message.
Tammy
I was very saddened to hear of Mike’s passing. I worked with Mike at IBM for a number of years. He was always willing to jump in and help with anything needed! I loved the story of his proposal to Tammy, singing on the ship and he shared some beautiful pictures of the wedding. I know he was very happy. Condolences to his family and he will be missed by his IBM family.
Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. Are you his friend from Denver? That sends the candy?
Either way, I greatly appreciate you taking the time to share a message.
Tammy