Dolores Perlas "Dolly" Silverio

Dolores Perlas "Dolly" Silverio obituary, Des Moines, IA

Dolores Perlas "Dolly" Silverio

Dolores Silverio Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by The Cremation Society of Iowa - Des Moines on Mar. 13, 2026.
Dolores (Dolly) Perlas Silverio was born February 18, 1937, in Pasay City/ Manila Philippines passed away December 4, 2025, at age 88, at Harmony West Des Moines.

Dolly graduated in Chemistry from Adamson University in the Philippines. She followed her family to Iowa in 1962. She worked at Lutheran Hospital as a laboratory technician for 48 years.

Dolly was preceded in death by her parents, Domingo and Vicenta Silverio; her brother Ernesto, and her sister Raymunda Silverio.

Dolly is survived by her brother Rogelio (Shirley) Silverio, sister-in-law Mary Silverio; nephews: Mark and Mike Silverio, Ronnie (Karen) Silverio, Arturo (Carisa) Silverio; great nephews: Conner Hall, Tyler (Samantha) Hebert-Silverio, Cooper and Kellen Silverio; and many cousins and extended family members.

Dolly loved her pet cats, crafting, traveling, cooking for her family, and playing at Prairie Meadows. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

In lieu of donations Dolly would request you go to the nearest blackjack table or slot machine and make a donation toward your happiness, good luck!

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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