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James Silva Obituary
James Harold Silva, 62, died June 16, 2016 with his family and friends by his side. James was born October 18, 1953 in Valencia, NM to Max and Susie Silva. James was an outstanding AFSME union director and insurance sales man for many years. The loves of his life were his family. He coached as well as followed his sons to all of their sporting events and supported his loving wife Rosanne in all of her business endeavors. He will be extremely missed.
James was preceded in death by mother and father Max and Susie Silva & brother Richard Silva.
He is survived by his wife Rosanne Silva; sons James Silva Jr, Jeremy Silva and Jude Silva; grandsons Santiago and Alijandro Silva; as well as three brothers and many other extended members of our family.
Viewing of the body and Rosary will be held on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at 6:30pm at Riverside Chapel, 225 San Mateo NE. Memorial Mass will be held at Our Lady of Fatima on 4020 Lomas Blvd NE at 11am on June 29, 2016. With burial following at Mt Calvary Cemetery.
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August 25, 2016
you will always be my world .thank you for being in my life !Thank you for Jimbo,Jeremy and Jude we had a special life .I Will see you again ! MY DER !!!!
Jim & Kari Stuber
July 16, 2016
Jimmy was my "tocayo" (we shared a name). He was my newest friend but I shall miss him very much. He was a friend as well to my wife, Kari, and a wonderful husband and father. Adios, mi tocayo!
Jacob n Cheryl Ann Valencia
June 28, 2016
Our love and prayers go out to the family, we will miss Jimmy and will hold the many memories of him in our hearts forever. With love, Jakey & Cheryl Ann Valencia and family.
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