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Obituary for SILVA


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Thursday May 08, 2008

Phyllis B. Silva passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, May 5, 2008, at the age of 88. She was born in Pecos, New Mexico on June 7, 1919, to Angelita Lopez and John Blumner. Phyllis was a lifelong member of the Catholic Church and will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Phyllis was the most patient and compassionate woman that her family said that they will ever know. She was preceded in death by her, parents; her husband, Patrick M. Silva; son, Patrick T. Silva; and sisters, Estafanita Carillo, Betty Casbeer, and Marie Anaya. Phyllis is survived by her brother, Florencio Martinez, of Pecos, New Mexico; daughter, Marian L. Guzman, of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Eddie Guzman, Michelle Lyden and husband, Jed Lyden, Pam Silva, Patrick Silva III, and Joey Silva, all of Albuquerque; great- grandchildren, Natasha Guzman, Joseph Gurule, Mark Gurule, Erik Gough, Johnathan Baca, Patrick Silva IV, Brianna Silva, Joseph Silva Jr, Alexis Silva, Paris Silva; great-great-grandchild, Andres Silva; other family members and friends who loved and will miss her. A Rosary will be recited at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 5311 Phoenix Ave. NE, near Menaul and San Mateo, on Friday, May 9, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 11401 Indian School Rd. NE, on Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Pallbearers will be Eddie Guzman, Joseph Gurule, Mark Gurule, Erik Gough, Johnathan Baca. and Jed Lyden. The family wishes to thank Jan Lyden and all of Hospice of New Mexico for the care and attention they gave to Phyllis. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services 2919 4th Street NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008.


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