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Roland Silva Obituary

ROLAND E. SILVA JAN 12, 1928 - DEC 2, 2010 Roland was a proud veteran of WWII, serving in the Army Air Force and again during the Korean Conflict in the Infantry. He was a lifelong resident of Modesto, and retired from Tri-Valley Growers. He is survived by his wife of sixty years, Louise, their daughters LaVonne (Al) Rodriguez, Debi Williams (Jim), two granddaughters, Kristy (Sean), Kim (Chris), and one great-grandson, Landon. His sister-in-law also survives Roland, as well as three nieces and nephews, their spouses, and children. The visitation is scheduled for Thursday, December 9, from 4:00-8:00 p.m. with a funeral service scheduled for Friday, December 10, 2010, at 11:00 a.m., both to be held at Lakewood Memorial Park & Funeral Home, 900 Santa Fe Ave., Hughson. A Guestbook is available to sign at: www.modbee.com/obituaries www.lakewoodhughson.com

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Published by Modesto Bee on Dec. 8, 2010.

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Alan Peacock

December 22, 2010

I did send my thoughts and never signed the guest book. Again I am so sorry for your loss of Roland but as we know he was special and will always be special. I am sure there is a special place for him with God. feel free to contact me if you wish.

Debi Williams

December 21, 2010

Dad I miss you so much already. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you.You were a great Father, a fantastic Dad and a wonderful friend.I was so lucky to have you as my Dad and the girls Popeye. Mom was right when she said they broke the mold when they made you. There will not be a day that I don't wish you were still here. I love you with all of my heart.

Kerri at Remember When Antiques

December 19, 2010

I just heard about Roland,, Im so sorry to hear such sad news ,, I will miss him dearly coming in my shop weekly and having cookies and coffee with me,,, so sorry Louise and family,,

December 12, 2010

I have known Roland from our Modesto High
School days. I will miss his frindliness and thoughtfulness. I offer my sincere sympathy to the family.
Phyllis Snyder

mary Looney

December 11, 2010

So Very sorry for your loss, Roland was a good man, loved to yard sale..:) we will miss his pleasent visits from time to time.many blessing going your way.
Mary & Danny Looney & Sons

December 9, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with Louise and the girls. We know it is a great loss to each of you.
Helen and Keith Bauman

December 9, 2010

Our deepest sympathy, Roland was a good friend you could depend on to always be there with a smile on his face, willing to jump in and give you a hand.We thought of him often since we moved to Arkansas.He was a large part of our life while we were in Modesto.We will miss you Roland.Sincerely, Jerry and Cathe McCoy

December 9, 2010

Louise, Lavonne, and Debbie
My heart goes out to all of you. I wish I could be there for the services but it's just not possible. Rowland was such a great neighbor. I will always remember what fun our block sales used to be. My deepest sympathies.....
Peggy Trent

Sue Zwahlen

December 9, 2010

My thoughts are with you at this tender time. My father, Richard Silva, always spoke so kindly of his cousin, Roland.

December 8, 2010

so sorry to hear of rolands passing.. we always enjoyed his visits when we had the store...may God bless the family..lee and vonda crown from tn.

Jim & Char Hooker

December 8, 2010

A day will not pass without having thoughts of Roland. He will be missed every day. Our deepest sympathy for the Family and friends. - Jim and Char Hooker - Your long time neighbors and Friends

Holly Ashby

December 8, 2010

My deepest sympathy to your family during this most difficult time. Roland was such a sweet person and had a great sense of humor. Roland was also such a thoughtful person, I remember the times he would go to yard sales and pick up my kids spiderman toys. Roland you will be greatly missed. May the Lord comfort your family and provide peace to their broken hearts! I will forever miss what a special heart Roland had.

December 8, 2010

I am so sad that Roland has passed. I think of him on a near daily basis he was a great golfer liked hunting with me, and always had a smile. I wish all of you the best. and again sorry for you loss

Nancy Petersen

December 8, 2010

Our deepest sympathy to Debi and Jim and your entire family during this difficult time.

Lakewood Funeral Home

December 6, 2010

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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