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LAWRENCE SILVA Obituary

Jan. 21, 1943 - Dec. 31, 2009

Lawrence Robert Silva, a lifetime resident of Atwater, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2009 in Fresno surrounded by his loving wife Loraine and family. Lawrence was born January 21, 1943 in Atwater, CA to Marie and Manuel Silva.

Family and friends are invited to attend the Recitation of the Holy Blessed Rosary and Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Tom Timmings officiating. Burial will take place at 2:00 p.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Mariposa with the Boy Scout Troop 252 performing the Flag ceremony.

Arrangements are entrusted to Wilson Family Funeral Chapel.

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Published by Merced Sun Star on Jan. 5, 2010.

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Ivaleine Cooper

February 3, 2010

Lawrence was a very remarkable man. I was always so impressed with his knowledge and love of nature. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. I am sorry we were unable to pay our respects at the time, but I want to offer my condolonces to all of you. Ivy

Helen and Joe Amarant

January 8, 2010

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

January 6, 2010

I will miss you brother, my condolences to Loraine and the family.
gil

Don Gillis

January 6, 2010

I will miss you brother, my condolences to Loraine and the family.
gil

January 5, 2010

Mrs. Loraine and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. May God bless you and your loved ones.
Evelyn Arroyo

January 5, 2010

Loraine and family,
my heart goes out to each of you in this very hard time in your life. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
kim ortega

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