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Efrain Silva Obituary

EFRAIN SILVA

Dec. 5, 1935 - June 5, 2010



A celebration of life will be held at St. Joseph's Church at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 for Efrain Silva, 74 years of age, who passed away on June 5, 2010. Visitation will be Monday, June 14 from 6 to 9 p.m., also at St. Joseph's Church.
Efrain was born in Mexicali, Mexico but raised his family in Holtville. He worked for many years with Sam Andrews and Sons and Rainbow Ranches. He was a devoted husband, father, tata, and friend. He will be missed by everyone but is joining his beloved wife of 50 years, Rogelia Silva, who preceded him in death.
Efrain is survived by his children Efrain, Ernie, and Rick from El Centro and Alex, Sally, and Claudia from Holtville as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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Published by Imperial Valley Press Online on Jun. 13, 2010.

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Raymond & Gracie Rojas

June 17, 2010

Rick and Family, Our deepest sympathy to you and your loved one's. May the memories of your father keep him alive in your hearts forever. May God give you all the strengh to get by this difficult time in your life.

Lawrence & Carmen Angulo

June 16, 2010

Silva Family,

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Juan Verdugo

June 16, 2010

Sally, Rick and the Silva Family,God be with you in this time of need. God Bless all of you.

Aida Gates

June 16, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Amanda Weaver

June 15, 2010

Alex and family. My prayers and thoughts are with you. May God bless you and your family through this time of loss.

Ramon Csmpod

June 15, 2010

To Rick, Efrain and all of the Silva Family: My deepest sympathy during this time. May God bless all of you.

Jon Lorensen

June 15, 2010

To all the Silva Family . Efrian was a great an Honorable man who loved a respected all he came in contact with . He is missed . God be with him.

Don & Sandi Wirick

June 15, 2010

To Alex and the entire Silva family,

Our sincerest sympathies.

May a lifetime of wonderful memories bring comfort during this difficult time...

Sylvia Elia Preciado

June 14, 2010

Dear Alex:
I wanted to let you know that you have my greatest sympathy, my heartfelt condolences to you and your family.

Casey Reschert

June 14, 2010

Rick, Efrain and Silva Family, Our prayers will be with you during this difficult time. Casey and Sandy Reschert

Marybel Corona (Fregoso)

June 14, 2010

To all the Silva family. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.

Lorena Ramirez & Fam.

June 14, 2010

Claudia, May the lord guide you and your family through this difficult time. Our prayers are with you and your family

June 14, 2010

To all the Silva Family,
May God provide you all comfort during this time. Your parents are now together. May God bless them and all of you.

I took this picture memories of the good days!

June 14, 2010

My kids will always remember when they would stay at their grandma's and Tio Chapis would come to visit them and he would bring a box of donuts. He made the kids smile:)and was one of the highlights of their stay. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Silva Family. May you find the courage and strength in all the cherished memories. Iris & Robert Souza

Cynthia Juarez (Leimgruber)

June 14, 2010

Silva family my deepest condolences. My prayers are with you and your family.

June 14, 2010

Rick our deepest condolences on the loss of your father. May the happy memories warm your heart.
Rick & Maribel Leyva

Laura Pesqueira

June 14, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Robert J. Brown

June 14, 2010

My sincerest condolences to the Silva Family.
Robert J. Brown (Bob)

June 13, 2010

Our prayers are with you in this time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Alvarez Family

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