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Obituary for SILVA


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday November 03, 2010

Eva Romero Silva, a lifelong resident of New Mexico, died in her sleep after a long illness on Monday, November 1, 2010, at the age of 88. Eva was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Manuel Silva of San Rafael, NM; her parents, Adan and Elsie Romero; and her sister, Dora Tabet. Eva Silva is survived by her five children, Martha Woesch (her husband, Rick Woesch), Dave Silva (his wife, Marge Sisca), William Silva (his wife, Vicki Geiger Silva), Gini Silva (her husband, Brad Zeikus) and Tish Silva (her partner, Nils Hochhausler). She is also survived by thirteen grandchildren; Valerie Silva, Craig Erdman, Kelly Zeikus, Emily Sisca, Josef Woesch, Sarah Woesch, Grace Crownover, Peter Zeikus, Jessica Zeikus, Tony Woesch, Anne-Camille Collins, Kam Silva and Jennifer Zeikus; three great-grandchildren, Madeline, Kenzie-Lynn and Cortland Collins; and her siblings, Adam Romero, Lyrie Torres, and Bob Romero. Eva grew up in Belen, NM where she graduated from Belen High School. During her lifetime, Eva and her husband traveled the world. She retired from Sandia National Laboratories in 1987. Sylvia Muniz, with Caregivers to the Rescue, and Annie Pratt, with Heritage Home Healthcare, provided comfort and care to Eva and her family during her last days. Eva was a kind and patient mother who will be missed. She will always be in our hearts. A memorial service will be scheduled in December at French~Wyoming Chapel. Please visit our online guestbook for Eva at www.RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400


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