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Alejo Raul Silva-Burrola

Blythe, California

Jul 17, 1958 – Mar 28, 2018

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July 17, 1958
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March 28, 2018
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Blythe, California

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Alejo Raul “Indio” Silva-Burrola passed away on March 28, 2018, in Blythe, California. He was born on July 17, 1958, in La Cruz, Chihuahua, Mexico to Enrique and Victoriana “Doῆa Vicky” Silva. His family moved to Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico, when he was approximately three years old. He then moved to Blythe in 1972 when he was approximately 14 years old, where he attended Blythe Jr. High School and Palo Verde High School.


He married Ivonne Monge Iniguez and together had three daughters, Elisa, Veronica, and Jacqueline “Jackie” Silva. Although they divorced, they had a good relationship and were there for each other. He later had a son, Raul “Raulito” with Graciela Ramirez. Raulito was the pride and joy of his Nany Vicky.


Alejo was a laborer and worked for various local farming companies, but his passion was working on cars and doing mechanic work. There was no such a thing as being stranded with a broken car when Alejo was around because he would always find a way to fix it or do a “chicanada” as we called it. He worked on many cars for family, friends, and local Blythe residents. The mechanical work, although more of a hobby than a career, demonstrated how intelligent he was. Not only was he able to repair an engine, air conditioning, or transmission on any vehicle, but was also able to apply engineering equations and engage in political, social, and economic related conversations. Most everything he learned was self-taught as he loved to read whatever he would get his hands on. However, his favorite books were those “libros de vaqueros” (western books). Alejo, like all his siblings, was always willing to help anyone who needed his help unconditionally and without any hesitation. His parents taught him and his siblings strong family values, which was evident when Alejo had his stroke in October 2010 and unfortunately his quality of life diminished drastically. His brothers and sisters took turns taking care of him until that was not possible due to medical reasons and he had to go to Blythe Nursing Home.  He was in the nursing home for approximately seven years, and was never left alone; his family, especially his brothers and sisters, visited him daily and helped feed and bathe him until about a year ago when this was not possible anymore.  His nickname of “Indio” suited him well when he wore his bandana on his forehead. He was a free-spirited person who marched to the beat of his own drum. Even when he was in the nursing home before he was bed-ridden, he had to wear an ankle bracelet to notify nursing staff when he left the home.


He had a strong will to live and overcame several obstacles until God called him and took him from his suffering. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Veronica Silva; parents Enrique and Victoriana Silva; brother Pedro Silva; and sister Rosalia Silva. He is survived by his son Raul Silva; daughters Elisa (Vincent Young) Silva and Jacqueline (Sylvester Ortiz) Silva; Ex-Wife Ivonne Monge Iniguez; grandchildren Antonio Huloby Silva, Destiny Gonzalez, Amor Ramirez, Mia Ramirez, Ivanna Alexandria Ramirez, Seleste Jacqueline Ortiz, Sylvester Ortiz Jr., Savatian Nathaniel Ortiz; brothers Ramon (Josefina) Silva, Enrique (Maria) Silva, Gaspar (Luz Elena) Silva, Fernando (Krystal) Silva, and David Silva; sisters Maria “Cuca” (Rafael) Resendez and Angelica (Juan) Torres; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.


Services will be on Friday, April 13, 2018, at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church as follows: Viewing at 9 a.m., Rosary at 10 a.m., and Mass at 11 a.m.



Alejo Raul “Indio" Silva-Burrola falleció el 28 de marzo de 2018, en Blythe, California. Nació el 17 de julio de 1958, en la Cruz, Chihuahua, México a Enrique y Victoriana "Doῆa Vicky" Silva. Su familia se mudó a Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, México, cuando tenía aproximadamente tres años de edad. Llegaron a Blythe en 1972 cuando tenía aproximadamente 14 años de edad, donde asistió a Blythe Junior High School y Palo Verde High School.


Se casó con Ivonne Monge Iñiguez y juntos tuvieron tres hijas, Elisa, Verónica, y Jacqueline "Jackie" Silva. Aunque se divorciaron, tuvieron una buena relación y estaban allí el uno para el otro. Más tarde tuvo un hijo, Raúl "Raulito" Silva, con Graciela Ramírez. Raulito era el orgullo y la alegría de su Nany Vicky.


Alejo trabajo para varias compañías agrícolas, pero su pasión era el trabajo mecánico. No había tal cosa como estar con un auto descompuesto cuando Alejo estaba alrededor porque siempre encontraría una manera de arreglarlo o hacer un "chicanada". Trabajó en muchos autos de la familia, amigos y residentes locales de Blythe. El trabajo mecánico, más un hobby que una carrera, demostró lo inteligente que era. No sólo fue capaz de reparar un motor, aire acondicionado o transmisión en cualquier vehículo, sino también participar en conversaciones políticas, sociales y económicas. El no tuvo educación formal y lo que aprendió lo hizo por si mismo ya que le gustaba leer mucho. Sin embargo, sus libros favoritos eran aquellos libros vaqueros de letras. Alejo, como todos sus hermanos, siempre estaba dispuesto a ayudar a cualquier persona que necesitaba su ayuda incondicionalmente. Sus padres le enseñaron a él y a sus hermanos valores familiares fuertes, que era evidente cuando Alejo tuvo su infarto en octubre de 2010 y desafortunadamente su calidad de vida disminuyó drásticamente. Sus hermanos y hermanas se turnaron para cuidar de él hasta que no era posible debido a razones médicas y él tuve que ir al asilo, Blythe Nursing Home.  Él estaba en el asilo durante aproximadamente siete años, y nunca estuvo olvidado. Su familia, especialmente sus hermanos y hermanas, lo visitaron diariamente y ayudaron a darle de comer y a bañarlo hasta hace un año cuando esto ya no era posible.  Su apodo de "Indio" le quedaba bien cuando llevaba su pañuelo en la frente. Él era una persona de espíritu libre que marchó al compás de su propio tambor. Incluso cuando estaba en el asilo antes de ser encamado, tuvo que usar una pulsera de tobillo para notificar al personal de enfermería cuando se salía del asilo.


Él tenía una fuerte voluntad de vivir y superó varios obstáculos hasta que Dios lo llamó y lo quitó de su sufrimiento. Él fue precedido en la muerte por su hija, Verónica Silva; padres Enrique y Victoriana Silva; hermano Pedro Silva; y hermana Rosalia Silva. Él es sobrevivido por su hijo Raúl Silva; hijas Elisa Silva (Vincent Young) y Jacqueline Silva (Sylvester Ortiz); ex esposa Ivonne Monge Iñiguez; nietos Antonio Huloby Silva, Destiny Gonzalez, Amor Ramirez, Mia Ramirez, Ivanna Alexandria Ramirez, Seleste Jacqueline Ortiz, Sylvester Ortiz Jr., Savatian Nathaniel Ortiz; hermanos Ramón (Josefina) Silva, Enrique (María) Silva, Gaspar (Luz Elena) Silva, Fernando (Krystal) Silva, y David Silva; Hermanas María "Cuca" (Rafael) Reséndez y Angelica (Juan) Torres; y numerosos sobrinas, sobrinos, tías, tíos, primos, primas y amigos.


Los servicios serán el viernes, 13 de abril de 2018, en la iglesia católica Santa Juana de Arco en la siguiente manera: Velorio a las 9 a.m., Rosario a las 10 a.m., y Santa Misa a las 11 a.m.




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tengo muy bonitos recuerdos de el, en el poco tiempo que lo conoci en 1999,era amable, cordial y servicial, descansa en paz querido amigo.My most sincere condolences to all surviving family members, desde Nyssa, Oregon saluda familia Garcia.