Search Results

SILVA -- Eduardo "Lalo" Silva, born March 29, 1919, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 8, 2007. He was an extraordinary man. Un hombre extraordinario, of great unwavering faith, great love for family and friends and a man of great talent. Lalo was a published composer, musician and poet. One of his greatest wishes was that his music would live on, so that the words and songs would lead us to find peace of mind and guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Some of his best known songs include "Hacer Esto En Memoria De Mi" and "El Dia De Las Madres." As Lalo taught us how to live a life of love, peace and joy, he taught us to die with dignity and grace. His spirit, his music, his unwavering devotion to God and his family will live in us forever. Vaya con Dios. He was preceded in death by his parents, Severa and Adolfo Silva; his son, Robert; his brothers, Prospero, Miguel, Fidel, and Abran; and his sisters, Emma and Josefita. Lalo is survived by the love of his life, Rafaelita to whom he was married for 64 years; and his sister, Ramona Jaramillo. He also leaves behind five daughters, Sister Eva Silva OP, Victoria Silva, Felice Cervantes and her husband, Jose, Gloria Ortiz and husband, Michael, and Angela Baum and her husband, Fred. He will also be missed by his grandchildren, Robert, Trinidad, Sonya, Jason, Juanita (Honey 2), Jessica, Micah, Matthew, Ian, Rosa Isela, Marisol, Rocio, Jose, Jesus, Cristina; and 13 great-grandchildren. All Services will be held at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church, beginning with a public viewing on Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. followed by a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. A final visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. with a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Cemetery. His grandchildren will act as pallbearers. Please sign Lalo's online register book at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen.
        Published on: Tue April 10, 2007