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SILVA -- Clyde Silva was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 12, 2004. He was a wonderful father and husband and will be missed very much. He began his career with 10 years of service with the AT&SF Railroad. He so wanted to serve his country that he joined the United States Airforce National Guard serving 10 years then decided to further his military career by joining the United States Airforce retiring after 20 years of proud and dedicated service to his country. He was also very proud that he served his country in the Vietnam War. He loved being outdoors and was known for his beautiful gardens. Every year he would grow a beautiful vegetable garden for his family and friends. He was an accomplished artist and loved working in oils to create some of the most beautiful landscape paintings that he gave away and many that he sold. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Oracio and Aurelia Silva; and three brothers Desiderio (Jeo), Gillie, and Enfre Silva. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Tina Silva; his four children, Jeff Silva and his wife Gina, James, Christopher and Janet Silva, his five grandchildren, Derick, Ryan, Marissa, Heather, and Jossephene Silva & also four step grandchildren, Raquel, Ruth, Francisco and Lovess Gomez; his four sisters Solita (Sally) Castillo, Ruby Sedillo, Lucy Baltazar, and Berlinda Sanchez. All services will be held at Romero Funeral Home Chapel beginning with a private viewing on Monday, June 14, 2004 at 5:00 p.m. followed by a public viewing from 5:30-7:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 at 10:00am. With interment following at Our Lady of Belen Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Derick Silva, Victor Vallejos, David "Flo" Moya, Steve Sanchez, Andrew Saiz, and Gill Baltzar. Romero Funeral Home 609 N. Main St. Belen 87002.
        Published on: Sun June 13, 2004