Ryan Silva Obituary
Ryan had a passion for the outdoors that included hunting, fishing, hiking, and dog field training. This passion brought him to Sitka many years ago, where he fell in love with its impressive beauty. His enthusiasm for the things he loved was infectious; he would eagerly share his knowledge with anyone who would listen. His laugh was also incredibly infectious - something that always accompanied his witty jokes and countless stories. We cannot imagine the magnitude of the ripple effect of those he touched; he was a great friend to many. His constant companion was his Red Labrador Retriever, Hunley.
He leaves behind his daughter, Haley Silva and son, Gavin Silva; his mother, Marie Silva; his former wife and friend, Lauren Silva; his sisters, Andrea Silva and Jessica Spates; and beloved niece, nephew, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Others he left behind are his friend, Mary Ferguson and her son, Evander Elixman.
The family is hosting a visitation at the Prewitt Funeral Home in Sitka on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, from 5pm-7pm. A celebration of life will take place at a future date in New England. We will announce details soon.
In lieu of flowers, if you would like to contribute to the family to assist with the funeral and other family needs, please contact the family at [email protected].
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Lauren Silva
February 14, 2025
My heart breaks everyday without you. The man I fell in love with, married, had two beautiful children with and had 23 years with together, married, divorced and in the end the best of friends
Spent many valentines days together, have amazing memories with and will forever hold a special place in my heart and that of our kids. We´d probably be sharing a beer together watching your dog training videos and talking as we did about how incredible our kids have turns out to be
I still talk to you everyday and miss you so so much! You were my person and always will be
Happy Valentines Day Ryan
Kelsey Shaw
January 24, 2023
Our hearts are broken, you will be forever missed, Ryan. I will cherish all our childhood family memories. RIP, dear cousin
Lauren Silva
January 23, 2023
Lauren Silva
January 23, 2023
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Lauren Silva
January 23, 2023
From our younger years with family, our kids, and his red lab Hunley and my short hair Sauer! Fun memories
Lauren Silva -former wife and best friend
January 19, 2023
Thank you all to have shared your condolences! It´s been a month and a day since my discovery of Ryan and I wish everyday I could bring him back!
Our two kids Haley and Gavin and myself miss him tremendously every day!
Our son, Gavin age 12, just had his hip surgery last week due to a wrestling injury since April and our daughter Haley, age 16, just got approval to graduate high school a year early, this May class of 2023! I miss we can´t share this news with Ryan, who in the end, though we divorced, was my best friend and amazing dad to our two kids!
We love and miss you everyday Ryan!
Lisa Rowsell
January 4, 2023
We are truly heartbroken to hear of your loss! We loved Ryan like our own family and thought of him often! Sending love and healing prayers for your family!
The Rowsells
Brent
January 2, 2023
My heart goes out to all his family and friends. He will be missed by many. Rest in peace my friend.
Todd Michael
December 29, 2022
Ryan was a Coast Guard shipmate and a damn good one. Love and condolences to all of his family and friends.
Estella Welsh
December 28, 2022
So sorry for your loss. I worked with Ryan at the Sitka PD. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this time of sorrow.
Erika Burkhouse
December 27, 2022
Sincere condolences to Mary, Evander and Ryan´s family. Thank you Ryan, for everything you did from my family. May you forever Rest In Peace. I am so saddened that you are gone.
Alaina and Cole
December 26, 2022
Rest In Peace Uncle Ryan. We will continue to live life to the fullest in memory of you every single day. We hope you look down on us from heaven as we strive to make you proud
Love your niece and nephew Cole and Alaina <3
Clay Silva Fernald
December 26, 2022
My heart goes out to Marie, Jessica, Andrea, Lauren, Haley, and Gavin at this impossibly difficult time. Rest in peace, my dear cousin. Clay Silva Fernald
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