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Benjamin Silva III

1954 - 2015

BORN

1954

DIED

2015

Benjamin Silva Obituary

Benjamin Silva III passed away unexpectedly on March 6th. He leaves behind his father Benjamin Silva II and wife Marilyn, sister Christiana, and children Elisa, Adrienne, and Benjamin IV. Ben's mother, Gail, passed in 1998. Ben was born in San Diego on January 26, 1954, and moved to Colorado where he and Janeen Silva raised their three children in Littleton. As an art history major at CU in Boulder, Ben walked onto the football field and shortly was playing fullback for the team. Ben graduated from CU Law School and served as a practicing attorney in Colorado for over 30 years. He was invited to join the Spence Trial Lawyers College in 1997 and became an esteemed member. Ben loved the outdoors, meeting new people, cooking, traveling, his family, and his children, first and foremost. His family, beloved friend Alexandra Hoy, colleagues and friends are grieved by his passing and will miss him dearly. A Celebration of Life is being planned and will to be announced. In lieu of flowers and donations they ask that you do something that will make you happy, in remembrance. Life is short, enjoy it.

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Published by Denver Post from Mar. 22 to Mar. 23, 2015.

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M. Andrew (Andy) Whiteman

March 30, 2019

My sincere condolences to Mr. Silva's family and associates. I was a client of his after my wife was killed on the job by a careless and possible drunk driver at DIA in 1998. While the settlement was minimal at least the company paid 250% for than they originally offered. Mr. Silva did a great job on my case.

Ricky Davison

June 10, 2015

truly sorroed to hear of bens passing, a great man leaves a legacy that will be so missed, God holds him in his arms now! friend and client Ricky Davison

May 26, 2015

I have always thought of Ben Silva as a lawyer who made me proud of being in a professional community. He was an opponent in the legal field that I could relate to; he was "real" and he was fair, while at the same time, zealously dedicated to his clients' interests.

Mark Sares

Lou Gobis

April 2, 2015

Ben was in my closest circle of freinds, going to parties,dinners,tennis and vacations. I think about him everyday now. I will miss him greatly. So sad to lose such a dear freind.

Cindy Radcliffe

April 1, 2015

This was such sad news. My sincere condolences to Ben's children and Alex. I worked with Ben for six years and he was always good to and cared for his staff and clients. I have many good memories from my time there.

March 30, 2015

So very saddened to hear of Ben's passing. The Silva family were the best neighbors! He will be greatly missed by those fortunate to have known him. Bob and Carla Gerle and family

March 28, 2015

Family & friends are welcome to gather for a celebration of life in honor of Ben at Skylight Station Art Gallery on Wednesday April 8, 2015 from 4-7pm.

Skylight Station Art Gallery
910 Santa Fe Drive
Denver, CO 80204
(East side of Santa Fe Dr. between 9th Ave. & 10th Ave.)

barbara reiss

March 27, 2015

A generous heart...that will be miss

Elaine Cavaletto

March 25, 2015

So sorry to hear of Ben's passing. May you always remember the fun times. Condolences to all.
Aunt Elaine Cavaletto

Charlie Abourezk

March 22, 2015

Tremendous loss, and condolences to his children. Ben and I were classmates at the Trial Lawyers College. A good man, friend, and fellow lawyer, he'll be missed by me and many others.

Debbie and Michael Nonnast

March 22, 2015

We just heard of Ben's passing. We are so sorry for your loss and please accept our deepest sympathies for all of you.

Michelle Orcutt

March 22, 2015

Dennis and I are so sad to hear of Ben's passing. We will always remember our times on the patio. Our prayers to his family and friends. MO

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