Roger A. Silva

1938 - 2021

Roger A. Silva
82, went to be with his deceased family and the Lord on May 28, 2021. Roger died unexpectedly at Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo, Colo. He was born on Dec. 4, 1938, in Del Norte, Colo., to his parents, Frank and Emilia Silva. He is survived by his loving children, Roger Mark (Sheryl) Silva of Guymon, Okla., and grandchildren, Andrew (Madison), Elliot (Allison), Amanda and Nickolas Silva; and great-grandson, Elliot Silva Jr.; daughter, Michelle (Steven) Meier, and grandchildren, Jacob (Vanessa) and Ellis (Alyssa) Meier of Pueblo, Colo.; sisters, Della (E.C.) Quintana, Joan (Isadore) Martinez and Susan Martin; two brothers-in-law, Gilbert Koehn and Milton Koehn; sister-in-law, Maxine Grenard; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank I. and Emilia (Valdez) Silva; and his cherished and loving wife, Veneta Silva. Roger was enlisted in the United States Air Force at McConnell Air Force base in Wichita, Kan. He had a long career as a hospital administrator at Via Christi Medical Center in Wichita, Kan. From there, he and his wife moved to Pueblo, Colo., where he became the practice administrator for the anesthesiologist group at Parkview Medical Center (APM Billing). He retired from his long career in 2012. Since his retirement, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and making many memories with his beloved family. He was an active member of Christ the King Parish of Pueblo, Colo. "I am always with you; you hold me by my hand. You guide me with our counsel and then afterward, you will take me into glory." Psalm 73:23. Viewing from 4 to 6 p.m., followed by the rosary on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, in the Montgomery Steward Chapel. Funeral Mass at Christ the King, 1708 Horseshoe Dr., Pueblo, Colo., will be held Thursday, June 3, 2021, at 10 a.m. with Father John Ozella as celebrant. A gathering of friends and family will be held after the Mass at Twenty One Steak, 101 South Main St., #200, from noon to 2 p.m. Graveside service will be held Friday morning, June 4, 2021, at the Del Norte Cemetery in Del Norte, Colo. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to Christ the King Parish, Pueblo, Colo., or Catholic Charities. Online condolences, www.montgomerysteward.com.