Michael B. Quiambao

May 11, 1977 - November 15, 2020

Michael Bien Quiambao passed away suddenly Sunday morning, November 15, 2020, at his home in Benicia, California. The 2nd son of Miguel and Lorna Quiambao, Michael (Mike) was born in San Francisco’s Visitation Valley but grew and developed into his more formative years in Vallejo/Benicia. As a standout football player at Hogan High School in Vallejo, Mike was named All-City and All-County as a defensive tackle and later played on City College of San Francisco’s – National Championship Team. An avid fan of Bay Area sports, Mike relished the championship glory for the Giants, 49ers and Warriors. He was an avid coin collector, a proud American, and loved being part of the Benicia Community. With Mike’s football aspirations behind him, he was able to translate his hard-work and determination into a respected and proud career in the Biotech Industry. As a Manufacturing Senior Technician specifically focused on Upstream Cell Culture, Mike validated the startup of multiple drug campaigns and facility preparation. He was able to make a significant career by working at several respected Biotech companies in the Bay Area: Genentech, Amgen and BioMarin. Mike was a loving husband to his wife Irene for 15 years and together as devoted parents they raised their children: Olivia Ashley, Ryder Perfecto, Michael Miguel & Penelope Cadence and their dog, Simon. He’s survived by his brothers Darren & Steven; sister Liza Palarca; and his mother Lorna Quiambao. Visitations at Passalacqua Funeral Chapel - guests are required to register in advanced on the following days: • Wednesday from 10am – 2pm PST • Thursday from 12pm – 5pm PST Due to the CA’s Covid Restrictions the following services are restricted to immediate family and will be lived streamed: • Vigil Mass - Thursday 7:00 pm from St. Dominic’s Church, Benicia • Christian Burial Mass - Friday 11:00 am from St. Dominic’s Church with the procession to St. Dominic Cemetery. Donations toward Michael’s Memorial Fund can be made via GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/michael-quiambao039s-memorial