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1959
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2011
Philip Silva Obituary
Philip was born June 9, 1959, in Hanford, to Stanley and Mary Jane Silva. Growing up, Philip loved to play football and run on the track team. He was known for his sense of humor, generosity, loyalty, and smile.
A few of the best days of Philip's life were February 12, 1981 and August 12, 1982 when his two children, Tiffany and Travis were born. He was a loving dad, their best friend, teacher and go-to man.
Philip's true passions were his work with Union Pacific Rail Road, riding his motorcycle, going to the gym, working in the backyard, going to the lake and most of all spending time with family.
He reunited with the love of his life, Julie, on February 3, 2007 and married on October 9, 2009. Philip called her his soul mate. She made the last years of his life the happiest, as they built a beautiful home, family and life together.
Philip is survived by his wife Julie Mattos-Silva; his father Stanley Silva (wife Marty); daughter Tiffany Stephens, son-in-law Nathan; son Travis Silva, daughter-in-law Amber; grandchildren: Blake and Mitchell Stephens; and Tysin, Katlynn, and Brooklyn Silva; step-daughters: Laura Richardson (husband Shane) and Larissa Maichrowicz; 7 siblings: Timmy Lawrence, Betty Aguiar, Danny Silva, Linda Miller (husband Paul), Vernon Silva (wife Julie), Tammy Silva, and Carl Silva, along with numerous, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother Mary Jane Silva and brother Stanley Silva Jr.
Visitation will be from 3-5 p.m. Tuesday, June 14th at Miller's Tulare Funeral Home, 151 North H St. Tulare, followed by Recitation of the Rosary at 6:30 p.m. at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 125 E. Pleasant Ave., Tulare, CA. Mass of the Resurrection will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 15th at St. Aloysius followed by Interment at North Tulare Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Miller's Tulare Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Philip Silva
Julie
April 9, 2013
My loving Sweetheart, today makes one year and ten months since you've been gone. I miss you each and every day so much. People say it gets easier with time, but I find that it getting even harder. Every day I thing about what we would be doing and what we could of done. The only thing that keep me going is knowing that one day soon I will be in heaven at your side and that we will together eternally forever. Till then my love. I will send hugs and kisses to you each day. Forever in my heart.
JuLie
February 9, 2013
My sweet Angel in heaven today make one year and 8 months since you been gone,I miss you just like it was yesterday. Lighting a candle for you today,to shine bright like a star from up above. I miss and love you so much each and every day. Until we meet again my Love.
My love to you always!
Julie
December 25, 2012
Merry Christmas to you my LOVE. I'm sending you a million kisses to you today and always. I miss & love you so much. May the music of the Angels give you peace in heaven. You will be my love forever.
On our wonderful honeymoon.
JuLie
December 16, 2012
I'm sending a dove to heaven
with a parcel on its wings,
Be careful when you open it
it's full of beautiful things.
Inside are a million kisses
wrapped up in a million hugs,
to say how much I miss you
and to send ALL you all my love.
I hold you close within my heart
and there you will remain,
to walk with me throughout my life
until I see you again.
My LOVE to you always!
One of the happiest days in my life.
Julie
October 9, 2012
My sweet loving husband:
I miss your smile, cute things you used to say to make me laugh, your hugs, kisses, gentle touch, your call just to say Hi or I love you. I miss waking up with you, staying home or just doing nothing with you. I miss and love everything about you. Happy 3rd anniversary to you my Love. I thank God for having you in my life even though it was a short time. Forever in my heart.
Until we meet again sweetheart..
Julie
September 9, 2012
Today was a special day, you Dad, Marty and Aunts were all here. We had a nice time just
remembering all the good times we had here in our back yard and looked at picture. It
felt like you were here with us. I enjoyed seeing your family so much. We miss and love you so much. Love from all of us, until we see you againg. All our love to you in heaven.
the four amigos
Julie
August 12, 2012
Timmy make the one year anniversary of your passing. Make you rest in peace with your wonderful brother Philip along with Mom in heaven.
Love to you both,
Julie
My handsome prince, I love you...
August 9, 2012
Sweetheart today would of made 2 years and 10 months married. I'm here looking through all of our beautiful pictures and missing you so much. Good night my LOVE, may you be at peace in heaven. Until we meet again my handsome prince.
All my love to you in heaven, Babe...
Dreaming in our beautiful back yard.
Julie
August 3, 2012
Happy Anniversary sweetheart! Today would have made five and half month that we met. It's a full moon tonight and we used to loved to look up at the moon while sitting in the backyard. I miss those wonderful days. Good night my Love and see you soon. Rest in peace.
All my love to you in heaven, your Babe..
Friends enjoy our beautiful wedding, we did alot together..
Julie
July 10, 2012
Phiip in Chicago with his co-workers
Julie
July 10, 2012
All your buddies looking up at you.
Julie
July 10, 2012
Walking into the sunset where we will be together forever in heaven, my Love.
Julie
July 10, 2012
Happy 4th of July Sweetheart, I love you...
July 4, 2012
Sweetheart, here we were having such a good time with our friends on their yacht and celebrating life together. These are the fond memories that I hold dearly in my heart. Happy 4th of July my Love, you have the best view from heaven of all the fireworks here on earth. I was looking up last night at the full moon and cried thinking of you, because we enjoyed doing that together.
All my love to you in heaven. Your Babe
Enjoying each other on our honeymoon cruise.
Julie
June 22, 2012
Sweetheart, we were having the time of our lives on our honeymoon cruise, how I wish that we could turn back time. It's friday night and I'm at home remembering all the good times we had and missing you so much. I look forward until the day we meet again. Days are so lonely without you. I would give anything just to see you and hear your voice again, there is so much I want to tell you and the first thing would be is to tell you that I love you with all my heart.
Rest in peace my Love, your in Gods hands now.
My beautiful family!!
Julie
June 17, 2012
Sweetheart, thank you for being the best step-father to my wonderful children. I was blessed that they had your love and caring and you were always there for them. They miss and love you so much. Happy Father's Day!
Hugs and kisses to you in heaven from all of us.
Laura,Shane,Larissa,Zach and I.
Kyle Cardoza
June 10, 2012
Happy Birthday big boy! Miss and think about you and the incredible friend, father, husband, grandfather, uncle, brother and spirit you will always be. We all love you and look to forward to the day when we reunite. Until then, you are always in our thoughts!
My handsome prince in heaven, I love you.
Julie
June 9, 2012
In Loving Memory of Philip C. Silva
06/09/1959-06/09/2011
My loving husband Philip, today June 9th marks the one year anniversary since God called you to heaven and also your 53rd birthday. Happy Birthday sweetheart ! Each and every day I miss your big beautiful smile, sense of humor, contagious energy and most of all your love and caring personality. Philip you were my best friend, the one I laughed with, lived for, dreamed with and most of all loved with all of my heart. I was blessed to have shared my life with you even though it was for a short time. I will forever treasure all the beautiful memories we had. My guardian angel Philip, watch over me and keep our loved ones safe from up above. Until we meet again my Love.
Your loving wife Julie Mattos-Silva and family.
Julie
June 8, 2012
I light a candle for you today my Love in your loving memory. Tomorrow will be your 53rd Birthday and one year that you God called you to heaven. Happy Birthday sweetheart! May you rest in peace in God loving hands and with your loving Mother and brothers.
The days are so long and lonely without you, I love and miss you so much. All my love to you in heaven.
Julie
May 30, 2012
Babe, three years ago you asked me to be your wife at Cool Hand Lukes. I was so excited and loved that you purposed to me in the same place we reunited again. I still have the special menu that you wrote those beautiful words. I read them aloud and cry. I love that you said that you will always be my guardian angel and protect me. I knew then that was a start of a wonderful life together. God apparently had other plans, but will join us together again in heaven again soon. Watch over me, my guardian angel.
Forever in my heart.
Our first trip to the coast, we had such a great time.
May 30, 2012
Christmas 2009, I came home from work to this, thank you my love.
Julie
May 25, 2012
Sweetheart five years ago we got the keys to this beautiful house. We were so excited to move in together and make this house into our home. I remember how much you loved this home and how proud you were of what we had done with it. The backyard was your favorite part. You would spend hours just doing things and enjoyed dipping in the pool and having a cold beer.
Babe, a house is just a house, but with you we had a home and now it's just a house again.
Philip, your always in my heart and forever you will stay.
This is the beautiful backyard that we shared so many beautiful and fun memories with our families. How I miss those days!
May 24, 2012
Philip you were the rock that kept this family together and now it all gone, someday I will have some answers. With all my love to you sweetheart.
May 1, 2012
Babe, how I miss those wonderful times we had cruising around in our Colbra, we were on top of the world. Beautiful memories I will have forever!!!
April 24, 2012
Sweetheart, these were the happy days, you and I on our honeymoon, have the time of our lives. Memories that will last a lifetime. I love you..
April 15, 2012
Julie
April 9, 2012
A candle to remember, may it burn ever so bright..
As we look to the heavens on this very night..
Beyond the stars my dear Philip soars, embraced by his Savior on heaven's shores.
As the angels protect him and sing his sweet name.
We honor his life with the glow of his flame.
So I light this candle for Philip tonight, as a symbol of my love and his eternal life.
With all my love..
Julie
April 2, 2012
Sweetheart, I had a rough day today, I broken down when I arrived at home from work. These are the days where we would sit outside and turn the waterfall and enjoy a drink and just talk about our future plans. We were looking forward to all those wonderful days to come, then I stop and reliaze that, those plans will never happen. Each day seems to get harder and harder without you. You were my life and now my life is empty. Until we meet again my love, I'm looking forward for that day to come. Rest in peace my love.
Forever in my heart..
My love, we were having the time of our lives, so very happy.
Julie
March 9, 2012
Babe, it's been nine months today and the moment you passed my heart was torn in two, one side filled with heartache, the other died with you. I often lie awake at night, when the world is fast asleep and take a walk down memory lane, with tears upon my cheeks. Remembering you is easy, I do it everyday, but missing you is a heartache that will never go away.
I hold you tightly within my heart and there you will always remain. I will love and miss you everyday of my life, I cann't wait until we meet again in heaven. Rest in peace my love..
Julie
February 14, 2012
I miss your good morning kisses, good night kisses; welcome home kisses, I'll miss you kisses; just because kisses, you look so cute kisses; I love you kisses and every kiss we shared leaves me missing and loving you even more each day.
Happy Valentine's Day my LOVE!
Kisses to you in heaven..
Forever in my heart.
Julie
February 9, 2012
Sweetheart its been eight months since you been gone and I love and miss you so much. Everyday has been so hard; no lunch or friday night dates, no one to tell I love you, no one to kiss good night and no one to plan for the future. I know that God will reunited us again in heaven soon. Today I prayed with and for you.
Forever in my heart and soul.
Happy Birthday to you Timmy from all of us, may you rest in peace with Mom and Philip.. With all are love!
Julie
February 3, 2012
JuLieAnn
February 3, 2012
***PHILIP***
I wrote your name in the sky but the wind blew it away.
I wrote your name in the sand but the waves washed it away.
I wrote your name in my heart and forever it will stay.
***I ASKED GOD***
I asked God for a flower, he gave me a bouquet
I asked God for a minute, he gave me a day
I asked God for true love, he gave me that too
I asked God for an angel and he gave me YOU!!!
Five years ago today, when we reunited, my whole life changed because of you. I was so happy and loved life again, now my whole life has changed, because I'm missing you.
You will always be my forever LOVE...
Julie
January 31, 2012
Love, today makes the seventh anniversary that we lost your sweet loving Mother, MARY JANE SILVA,whom you adored and spoke of many times with so much love, admiration and respect. I remember you would tear up when you spoke about her, I could see the LOVE you had for her and I loved you for that. I felt like I knew her through you. I put some red carnations at her headstone today for you, because thats what you would have done. Rest in peace my LOVE in heaven along with your Mom and Timmy. My guardian ANGEL watch over me and the family. XOXO from us all.
Your loving wife.
Babe, how I miss the good bike runs we had on your Harley to the Gateway. Love and miss you so much..
Julie
January 31, 2012
Kyle Cardoza
January 27, 2012
Miss ya Big Guy. Think about you alot and wish things were different and you were still here. Life has so many trials and tribulations and we need positive influences like you to help us through the obstacle course called life. Love ya.
Tiffany Stephens
January 25, 2012
Dad I just heard a voice message from you. As much as I love listening to you it crushes me especially when I hear you say "I love you tiff". You are someone who I know will always love me know matter what and I'll always be your little girl. I miss you so much. Life is so hard without. Even after 7 and a half months your loss hasn't gotten any easier to live with its just gotten harder. Life is so different without you. So many things have changed. Things that I never thought would happen have. I miss the way life was with you. Please always keep a watchful eye over me and the family. Have fun with uncle Tim, grandma, Paula, mason and the rest of the family and of course the big guys. I love you dad so much and always will.
Baby, how I miss the good old days with you both. Love n miss you both!!
January 23, 2012
Together forever!!
January 20, 2012
Sweetheart, this is how I pictured us walking into the sunset and living our lives together forever and we shall when we meet again in heaven.
I love you forever!
carolyn castillo
December 27, 2011
julie,
i didn't have the opportunity to meet you,but i'm one of phillips cousins that when we were younger we were close. we got older and we all go our seperate ways,and it seems we never get together,unless its someones funeral, which is a shame. and this time, i just can't believe it was one of my fav cousins,i still cant fathom the idea he's gone. julie i read everything you write about phillip and i feel your pain and i cry. i feel so bad for you honey, i can tell you loved him so very much and he was so lucky to have you. maybe one day we can meet and chat,even though we haven't met, i still consider you part of the family and take care, my thoughts and prayers are with you. i'm auntie bonnies daughter carolyn,please feel free to call me anytime,anyday..take care 559415-0210
JuLie
December 26, 2011
Merry Christmas my love, I lite a candle for you and my Dad on Christmas day and prayed that I would be at your side in heaven soon. I love and miss you so much. It's so hard to live life without you. Your in my thoughts every minute of each day. I don't know what God had in mind when he took you away form me and your family. We all love and miss you so much. With lots of love from me and all the family. Merry Christmas my LOVE!
Forever in our hearts!
JuLie
December 20, 2011
My Love, who what of thought one year ago, when we receiving the worst news anyone can ever here, that they have been diagnosed with cancer. Babe, we prayed, but God didn't listen, he had other plans for us. A candle to light up your soul. My love to you in heaven.
Babe
JuLie
December 9, 2011
Without You
The days are nice
The sun shines bright
But there is no light without you
Flowers bloom
Leaves grow on trees
But there is no color without you
Birds sing
Rivers run
But there is no sound without you
People laugh
Children play
But all is sad without you
Time goes on
Day turns to night
But life stands still without you
Prayers are said
God is begged
But still I am without you
When all is said
Six months have passed
This life I dread
Every day without you
My LOVE for you will always last!
***WITHOUT YOU***
My LOVE forever yours!
Babe, here we are toasting a beautiful life together on our honeymoon, I was so happy to be your wife and would anything for you. Forever yours!
December 9, 2011
JuLie
December 8, 2011
My sweet loving Philip, life is so hard without you. You were my everything, I looked forward to spending the rest of my life with you and enjoying all that life has to offer, now I am lost WITHOUT YOU.
Forever yours!
Julie
November 24, 2011
My wonderful husband, Philip, I will light a candle for you today at church and pray for you. Happy Thanksgiving to you, I know that your in heaven celebrating with your Mom and brothers. I miss you today and every day so much. You will be in my heart forever. Rest in peace my LOVE. I know that you will keep me safe here on earth, my guardian angel. Forever yours!
I'm thankful to God for these peope in my life. Life is a beautiful song that God is teaching us to play. With all my LOVE to you, Babe
Julie
November 24, 2011
The love of my life, this was one of the happiest days in my life. Sweetheart you were my everything and my life feels emplty without you. I love YOU!
November 18, 2011
November 8, 2011
Sweetheart, thinking of you as always, I wanted to light a candle for you. Tomorrow will be five months you've been gone and it's harder and harder to live life without you. I find myself lost without you and I cann't wait until we meet again in heaven. With all my love to you. Babe
October 27, 2011
My LOVE, I think of you each and everyday and I keep you in my thoughts in all that I do. The nights are getting longer and it been really hard coming home to an empty home, but seeing all of your things makes me feel closer to you. I miss your big hugs, sweet kisses and telling you how very much I love you with all my heart. Today I ready a beautiful card you gave me for my birthday and cried while ready it. Until we meet again my love, watch from up above and keep me safe. Forever in my heart. Babe
October 17, 2011
This weekend was hard for me, my Mom had another mass in your memory and I got so emotional in church, that I started to cry. We will be celebrating another mass for you again next week. My family was there and supported me and we shared all the fond memories we had together. They all say that your in a better place and not suffering any longer, I agree. No one knows just how hard it was for me to watch you suffer each and everyday. I go to church and I light candles, one for you, one for my Day and one for Timmy. These are just a few things that I promised that I would continue to do in you memory. Please watch over me, my guardian angel, I love and miss you so much! Good night for now my LOVE.
Your sweetheart
Kyle Cardoza
October 12, 2011
I finally made it back to the gym brother and although it was very hard and everything in there reminded me of you
and I hitting the weights, I made through a workout. I was working out with george cotta and we were doing dips and I had to brag on you and how you used to do 30 at a time...with no problem. I also ran into your nephew Joey and big Mike from the railroad and all I could think about was when we used to run the place-(. I miss you buddy! I love you!
October 10, 2011
It a beautiful full moon tonight n when I look up it reminds me of all those wonderful times we shared in our beautiful back yard.. The kids were up this weekend and we shared all the wonderful memories we all have in our hearts.. We miss watching football games and getting in the spa, laughing
and having a good time.
We miss and love you so much!
Your sweetheart & Stepfamily
Tiffers
October 9, 2011
Dad today has been a hard day, it marks the fourth month since you left us. A quarter of year has come and gone without you. And instead of it getting easier like everyone has said for osme weird unknown reason to me and Trav and our little families it has gotten so much harder. So many Big things have happened in our lives that we have so desperately wanted to share with you. I know you are always with us but it's hard not seeing you or talking to you. It's crazy how when something big and exciting happens I still reach for the phone to call you and then have to realize your not with us anymore. I love you so much dad and so does the rest of my family. (Blake and Mitchell constantly say out of no where that they miss their Papa that their Papa is the best Papa in the whole wide world!)
Good night dad love you seet dreams God bless you
October 9, 2011
A candle continue to shine for you each and every day. You light up my darkest days from up above.
Your sweetheart.
October 9, 2011
Sweetheart, may the light shine upon you and keep you in God's loving and caring hands.
Your sweetheart
Happy 2nd Anniversay my LOVE.
October 9, 2011
My sweet loving husband, our two year anniversary is today and it's been very hard for me. I love and miss you so very much. Not a day goes by that I don't kiss you good morning and good night just like we promised when we got married. Two years ago was one of the happiest days in my life. Every day I thank God for bringing us together even though it was for a short time. God had a plan in our lives when he crossed our paths, so that I could love and take care of you and be at your side every step of the way through your couragous battle. Today, I lit a candle for you, brought you beautiful red roses which you loved and also had a mass said in your memory. "Two years ago, this day, I married my Best Friend, the one I laughed with, lived for, dreamed with and most of all LOVED and will do so the rest of my life"
I can wait until we meet again someday soon, my LOVE.
I LOVE YOU with all my heart and soul.
Happy 2nd Anniversay!
Your Sweetheart,
(I know your watching from up above.)
Kyle Cardoza
September 28, 2011
Miss you bro! I know you are up in heaven looking down on us and helping us to make the right decisions but I'd much you be right next to all of those who love and know you. I'm sure you are up there helping everybody smile and filling the place with joy you bring whenever you're around! Love you brotha and look forward to seeing you once again in Heaven!
Stephens grandboys
September 27, 2011
We love you Papa.
Love Blake & Mitchell
Tiffany Silva-Stephens
September 27, 2011
Dad, I have not been strong enough to get on here till now. Losing you has been extremely trumatic to me. You have always been a HUGE part of my life and it has been very hard to keep it together and go on. There is not a second that goes by that I don't think about you. I still reach for my phone to call you when something exciting or new happens. Every train and motorcycle I hear makes my stomach turn and makes me tear up. I talk and think about you like you are still here with me. You mean so much to me, more than you will ever know. All my life I never imagined having to face life this early on without you. We had so many dreams and things we wanted to do and didn't have a chance. Everytime I go for a run or workout I feel like your there beside me like you use to be. Everyday I live my life in a way that I know you taught me to. You are the most amazing father. I never could have asked for a better dad. I feel incomplete without you. I am so proud of the fight you put up against cancer and I know if it weren't for me and Trav and our families you would have gave up early on. I thank you for giving me that extra time. I will forever live on your name and memorie and always believe that you will be there to greet me when my time comes!I love you dad, "sweet dreams, godbless you I love you".
Daddy's girl
My wonderful, amazing father and pap to my children! We love and miss you every second of everyday.
Tiffany Silva-Stephens
September 27, 2011
September 12, 2011
It's been 3 months now and I miss you so much. I would do anything just to have you here, even if it was just for a few minutes, there is so much I want to tell you. There isn't one day that I don't think and cry for you. I find comfort knowing that you are with your Mother and Timmy now. When I look up at the stars I know that you are looking down and smiling, because you are in a better place and your telling me not to cry. All my love to you from here.
Your sweetheart.
Julie Silva
August 9, 2011
My sweet loving husband, it's been two months since you been gone and it seems like an eternity. I miss you so much each and every day and I know that you're in heaven at your Mother side and my personal guardian angel here on earth. Today I light a candle for you my LOVE. Your Babe
Julie Silva
August 3, 2011
My loving husband, four and half years ago we reunited again and they were the best four 1/2 years of my life. I miss and love you so much, life is so lonely without you, but I know that we will be together again in heaven. Philip, you will be forever in my heart. Your Babe
Julie Silva
July 18, 2011
Missing n thinking of you my Love each n every day. I'm sending you my love from here. My forever love, Philip.
Your swearheart, Babe
Julie Mattos-Silva
July 9, 2011
My loving husband, Philip, each and every day, I love and miss you so much. You were my best friend, the one I laughed with, lived for, dreamed with and most of all loved with all my heart. I was blessed to have shared my life with you. I will forever treasure all the beautiful memories we had. Until we meet again my Love.
Your loving wife, Julie (Babe)
Kyle Cardoza
July 7, 2011
Philip,
There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about you and your kindred spirit! You always brought an energy to any and every situation, gathering, event...Your spirit will always live on in all of those who knew you and were blessed with being a part of your life. You were my hero from the time I was just a lil guy and your sis, Linda, used to babysit me and will always be. Loving, caring, kind hearted, full of machismo, always the life of the party, family was everything to you, everyone loved you! I am extremely grateful to have known you and look forward to the day we meet again my friend! R.I.P. Big Dawg ?
Debbie Cardoza
June 30, 2011
Tammy, Carl, Joshua, Betty and family: I am so sad to learn of Phillip's passing. You all are in my thoughts,prayers & in my heart. With Much Love,
Vernon Silva
June 29, 2011
My dear Brother i shall never forget
you. You were a big part of my life and it's no longer the same without you. We had alot good times i will always cherish. I love you Bro until we
meet again.
Vernon
Sherman Boyd
June 24, 2011
Tiffany and Travis,
We just heard the news and wanted to send our thoughts and prayers with you both and the whole family. Sherman enjoyed the days of working with Philip and misses him dearly.
Sherman and Shelley Boyd
kenny milsap
June 23, 2011
I am still in shock about the passing of my friend. Phillip, was the best person...he took me water skiing for my first time in the late 70's.
He lived in Tulare, me in Hanford and we worked together in Visalia. He would come to Hanford for weekend visits. We had some great times..and I always enjoyed his visits. Girls loved him...he always stayed in great shape...charming,personable,looks--the whole package!!! Genuine was a word that described Phillip!!
I feel blessed to have known him, he enriched my life and will never be forgotten!! I love U Phillip...look forward to seeing U again!!
Heidi Coelho-Locke
June 21, 2011
Was so sorry to hear of your loss... My condolences go out to the family. My prayers will with you in this time.
Kenny Milsap
June 21, 2011
I had the honor of meeting and being friends with Philip. I met him in '77 and worked with him....he was the GREATEST guy....friendly, humorous, and a joy to be around. I lost contact with him....but I never forgot him...he left a lasting impression on anyone that knew him!!
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. So sorry for your loss.
Amber Silva
June 20, 2011
WE miss you so much. We will never forget you. We love you. Rest in Peace. Travis, Amber, and your grand babies!
Logan
June 18, 2011
Missing you buddy!
Lynn Russell
June 17, 2011
Dear Tiffany and Travis,
I am so very sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved Dad, I am still in shock of his passing!! My heart goes out to you both and as well as the rest of your family!! My deepest condolences and I know that everybody says this but it's so very true, your Dad is in a much better place and will be with all of you every single day guiding u along!!! He loves u guys so very much and he is so very proud of each and everyone of you!! Please keep your heads up because you know that your dad will want you to not to grieve for him but to celebrate the wonderful life and his beautiful family!! Much love!!!!
June 16, 2011
Laura,
I feel very comfortable sharing condolences from your new "family" in Internal Medicine. May peace be with you and your loved ones during this difficult time.
Shaun a Carlisle
ARMC Internal Medicine Residency Coordinator
Shane and Laura
June 16, 2011
Philip will forever be missed and admired for his courageous battle with cholangiocarcinoma and continued faith in God until the very end.
Love you forever.
June 15, 2011
Tiffany,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Alison has spoken so highly of him and the close relationship you both shared. I know he will be missed. May you find peace during this time. Carl and Marilyn Lindgren
June 15, 2011
Phillip I'm glad I had the chance to see you at our 30th HS Reunion. We went way back to Sundale kindergarden rest in peace dear friend and my sincere condolences to his family.
Sally DeLeon Brubaker Onxard California
Lindgren Family
June 15, 2011
Our deepest sympathies to all of Philip's family. May God comfort you during this difficult time. I know Philip is smiling down at all of you from heaven.
Mike Costa
June 15, 2011
Philip,
I was sorry to hear that you pass away We had alot of fun growing up and going to bruce lee movies in your blue pick-up.
You were always a great friend I will always remember you philip.
Your friend Mike Costa
Bill,and Angie Lawrence
June 14, 2011
May God bless you, and keep you safe in the Kingdom Of Heaven. Our deepest sympathies,and prayers are with the Silva,and Lawrence Family. We Love you always. Uncle Bill, Aunt Angie ,and Family.
Stacey Alves
June 14, 2011
Dearest Tiffany and Travis:
We were so sad to hear of your Dad's passing.He was a wonderful man and awesome Father to the two of you, Elissa and I were thinking back to when we would go over to your house and have parties with your family when you guys were so much younger..what good times we had!
We are sending you our condolences and prayers, and remember he will always be in your heart!
Sincerly,
Stacey Clark Alves
Elissa, Erik, Tara, and Malorie Clark
LOGAN
June 14, 2011
Phil, Thanks for all the great times. For all the help you gave us. We will miss you at the gym. you know we had a nickname for you... 'RAILROAD PHIL', you now why. You are among your own now the Angels and the Heavens.
Ken Stout
June 14, 2011
Philip was a great guy, loved to have fun, so easy to talk to. I was really impressed with the way he always kept in touch with his Aunt Joyce & the bunch from Hanford. When I started working in Tulare I ran into several people who knew him and it seemed like he was everyone's buddy. A lot of people are sad to see you go old friend... rest in peace, you'll be in our hearts forever.
Valerie Parreira
June 14, 2011
Philip,
You will always be in my heart and my best friend. You gave me the most wonderful gift, my husband Ernest Parreira. I cherish all of the memories we have shared. I will miss you forever. This is not goodbye my friend, but until I see you again. I will love you forever.
Richard Wilson UPRR
June 14, 2011
So very sorry for the Silva's family loss, Philip was a great friend, boss and coworker, never saw him without a smile on his face, God bless you and your family
Tom & Cecilia
June 14, 2011
Philip,
A true and dear friend, the laughs and great times we shared, what a blessing you were to our lives. Our memories of you will always bring a smile, sadness cannot properly express what losing you means.
Our deep sympathy and prayers to Julie, Tiffany and Nathan, Travis and Amber, to the beautiful grandchildren that were blessed with the best Grandfather ever and to your family.
You will be forever missed. God Bless You, my friend. Until I see you again, I will always remember you with great joy in my heart.
carolyn,and christina castillo
June 14, 2011
Go sleep with the angel's my cousin.god will watch over you
bonnie lawrence
June 14, 2011
My deepest sympathy to paul and linda,timmy,betty,carl,tammy,vernon,and stanley. May god be with you at this time.i will love and miss you nephew. Auntie bonnie
carolyn castillo
June 14, 2011
Philip,
Today is a very sad day for me, i was told you departed from us and god choose you to take that beautiful journey and walk with him. We had so many goodtimes together, and memories that i will always cherish. I love you cousin and will miss you dearly.my condolenses to your wife,sisters and brothers,and father.
Cathy Lawrence
June 13, 2011
My deepest condolences for the Silva, and Lawrence Family. Your Cousin Cathy, and Family.
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