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Obituary for Silva


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Monday July 19, 1999

Peter M. Silva, 50, a resident of Los Lunas, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, July 15, 1999. He was a member of the San Clemente Catholic Church. Peter served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He was also a member of the American Legion and worked for the City of Albuquerque for several years. Peter was preceded in death by one daughter, Elizabeth in 1975; his brother, Paul, also in 1975. He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Inez, of the family home in Los Lunas; his five children, Riva Martinez and husband, Marvin, Minette Silva, Rachel Silva, Alex Silva and Peter Silva, all of Los Lunas; two grandchildren, Estevan and Elizabeth Martinez; his mother, Rachel Silva of Albuquerque; one brother, Isidro and wife, Jackie; sister, Betty Olguin and brother-in-law, Bobby Olguin, all of Los Lunas, Molly Medina of Santa Ana, CA, Eva Ramirez and husband, Manuel of West Covina, CA, Bertha Gabriella Garcia and husband, Rudy of Albuquerque. Peter is also survived by his many loving nieces and nephews. Viewing will be held on Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the San Clemente Catholic Church, followed by a Rosary at 6:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m., also at the San Clemente Catholic Church. Interment will take place on Wednesday. Pallbearers will be Marvin Martinez,Augustine Romero, Alfonso Padilla, Michael Jaramillo, Phil Jaramillo, Jerry Garcia, Andrew Silva, Tony Fuentes and Jerry Chavez. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main Street, Belen, NM