Iris Maria Caldwell, age 53, of Granada Hills, California, passed away on November 11, 2024 at her home.
Iris was born on July 9, 1971 in Granada Hills, California to Ana Diaz and Lee Caldwell. She grew up in Granada Hills, California and graduated from Granada Hills High School and attended USC. Iris worked as a Court Interpreter for the Monterey County Courthouse for 5 years, where she was known for assisting families facing language barriers during their hearings. In addition, Iris was a dental hygienist in her earlier days and a financial coordinator for Dr. Andres Herrera, an oral surgeon in Salinas, California. Her work ethic was full of compassion and dedication.
Iris is survived by her daughter, Chelsea Quintero, her son, Stephen Quintero, her mother, Ana Caldwell, and her 4 siblings Mercedes Cruz, Rafael Infante, Yasmin Newell, and Cesar Diaz.
She was predeceased by her father, Lee Sinclair Caldwell. Iris also leaves behind her two beloved dogs, TJ and LJ.
Iris had a passion for fashion, interior design, and developing visionary home blueprints. She was an animal lover and loved children, even if they weren’t her own. She was incredibly helpful to the point that she would take the shirt off her back for anyone. Iris loved the outdoors, doing activities such as fishing, rock crawling, and boating. She was an active member and contributed greatly to the Church of Christ of Latter Day Saints. Friends and family remember her for her resilience, being a wonderful mother, and her sense of style and fashion.
A funeral service was held on Monday, 16th of December, 2024 at 11 in the morning at Mount Shasta Memorial Chapel. Burial followed at Mount Shasta Memorial Park.
The family would like to thank the staff at Mount Shasta Memorial Chapel and Park for their support during this difficult time.
“May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of his hand.
May God be with you and bless you:
May you see your children’s children.
May you be poor in misfortune,
rich in blessings.
May you know nothing but happiness
From this day forward.
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the warm rays of sun fall upon your home,
And may the land of a friend always be near.
May green be the grass you walk on,
May blue be the skies above you,
May pure be the joys that surround you,
May true be the hearts that love you”
