Rolland Iriarte's memory board

Just two days before we lost you, you came into the office and you had on such a lovely light grey jumper. I almost told you how nice it was but I didn’t. You told me to cancel your clinic activity for a date in April for your exams. We were excited to be having you in our team longer. Then came the awful news.

We were so young! You were 16 and I was 19 when we used to meet up At your mum place at London, We used to play music sing dance and laugh a lot! But one memory that Stayed in my life was that day that o felt from an electric stairs at the station of tothehamcourt road! I was in pain my leg was hurting a lot and we supposed to meet up that day my s...more

Rolland, you were one in a million and by far one of the best I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with! Our last shift together was definitely one I will never forget! You were absolutely incredible and worked like the trouper you are without complaining once! You always had a smile on your face and are truely missed! May you rest in peace my fr...more

Rolland meant so much to those around him, impacted everyone with his smile and love. Despite being such a senior leader on the ward he greeted and bonded with everyone across the wards, welcoming ideas and discussions. A true gent, don’t think I’ll meet anyone quite like him, a genuine amigo. It is heartwarming to see how many lives he has positiv...more

If I was asked what is the worst thing that happened during the peak of Covid. Although there were many hard things . Losing a beautiful person like you sticks out the most. You were always a pleasure to work with, especially the night shifts on SDEC, where we all had some laughs and set the world to rights. Nothing was ever to much trouble for y...more

Rolland, no matter how challenging Mary Garth was, I always enjoyed tackling it when you were around. You, Holly and me were the Amazing Team! You were such an incredible doctor and you taught me so much. I'll miss your kindness, your humour, and above all your insistence that we go for lunch at 11am every day! I'm so grateful that I got to meet yo...more

Rolland was my hero! An amazing doctor, funny, charming, kind and always there for you. Everybody loved him whether they were staff, relatives or patients – in particular the older ladies! He was always calm under pressure and made the bad days bearable. I will miss the daily text of just “lunch Holly”. I have fond memories of a trip to Vienna – s...more

Rolland was one of the kindest sweetest doctors I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with.

Roland. You were a true gentleman, always kind,considerate and caring to everyone you met including every member of staff and always with a smile on your face. Truly one of the best doctors I have ever had the pleasure to work with. You will be greatly missed by everyone. Xxx

Rolland, you lit up a room wherever you were. A truly beautiful person inside and out. I met you early on in my nursing journey and you truly were an inspiration. We worked together often and I felt so supported by you. You were a shining star to both colleagues and patients, greeting everyone with that captivating smile of yours. You always g...more

Rolland was one of the nicest and caring people I’ve had the pleasure to meet and work with. Such a brilliant Doctor, lovely bedside manner and an inspiration to all staff at The George Eliot. We all loved working with you in Endoscopy. Rest in Peace Rolland xxx

Alejo hoy tengo grandes recuerdos desde cuando llegaste a casa y mamá te acogió como su bebé, y al poco tiempo peleabas con Mónica por el cariño de la abuela, pila tunas de ustedes dos, hoy solo me queda dar las gracias por permitime ser tu tía, por el afecto que brindaste a mis hijos, por tu preocupación que siempre mostraste por mis padres y el a...more

I didn't know you personally Rolland but i hear nothing but good things about you. Your passing hit our colleagues hard, because such a beautiful human being, who was destined to do great things was took too soon. God had a different plan for you and maybe your kind soul was needed else where. So thank you for the energy and commitment you put into...more

Doctor Rolland, it has been a pleasure to have worked with you since your departure its been sad because you were a great doctor who care deeply for his patients and colleagues wellbeing, I remembered when I had problems with my car not knowing if the car will take me home , you came the next day to check if I had reached home safely. your em...more