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Blanca D. Silvas

Blanca Silvas Obituary

SILVAS, Blanca D. Passed away in the presence of her family, in the comfort of her home on December 8, 2005, due to a short lived illness. She was raised in Santa Rosa, CA, but has resided in Fairfield, CA for the last 25 years. Her career as an educator began with work in migrant student education. This was followed by her work as FSUSD Bilingual Education Coordinator, then Central Assessment Coordinator before she became Principal at Crescent Elementary School, where she worked for the last 13 years. Blanca is survived by her loving husband, Donald Olivarez; and three children: Andres, Anastacia and Arianna, all of Fairfield, CA. Her passions in life were her students, colleagues, and family, so please join us in celebrating her life, as she would have wanted. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 12, 2005 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Bryan-Braker Funeral Home, 1850 West Texas St: Fairfield, CA. A Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, December 13, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 2700 Dover Ave, Fairfield, CA.

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Published by Press Democrat on Dec. 11, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Blanca Silvas

25 Entries

Linda Flagg

December 20, 2005

I was stunned and saddened to hear the news of Blanca's passing. She was forever cheerful and encouraging back in the days on Missouri St. Her tireless commitment to students and families, as well as her success as an educator, are to be commended and long remembered. May God bless her family and friends, and may He continue her good works through those she inspired.

jill maldonado

December 20, 2005

Don, Andres Anastacia and Ariana,

I was out of town and did not hear about Blanca in time to come to the service. I was very sorry to hear about her passing. Please know that I am thinking of you and praying for you all, that you will find comport some how in the beautiful memories you made together. She was the most generous (of herself) person I know.

Dios los guarde.

Maldonado Family

Rose Hernandez

December 17, 2005

Blanca, I will miss you smile. You were an angel to all you touched. I remember your laughter, so much life and most of all, your keen sense of listening most all. The lord has one more angel and you were most loved on

earth. I will miss you and so will my family. I am bless to have knowing you. You were not alone, you had your family and best of all, you had your mother, who loved you dearly till the end.

Sharon Mendoza

December 17, 2005

May God watch over you and heal your hearts. When you close your eyes at night may you be comforted with dreams of happy times with Blanca/your mother. May you start each new day with your mother in your heart knowing she'll never be far away. God Bless each of you. Love Cousin Sharon/Ben Family

Hector (Jim) Silvas

December 16, 2005

I'm sorry David and I were not at our sisters funeral. We were at her side when she needed us most. We would like to remember her as she was in life,not in death. I know my heart at least, goes out to Don and the Family. The "Angel" that was sent from God has returned home. She will be Greatly Missed

joe walsh

December 14, 2005

I have known her brother George for a twenty years.He always spoke with great pride when talking about Blanca.After reading her praises,George was being humble about his sister.

Micki Marrufo (Collins)

December 14, 2005

I knew Blanca from high school, and her younger brother. I also know her husband Donny. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. I remember her beautiful smile.

Pamela Moore

December 13, 2005

Bless you and your family. You are all an example of grace and dignity.

Art Dacanay

December 13, 2005

Thank you Blanca, for the great 13 years of working together with the Suisun City Police Departtment's Youth Services Bureau. Together we have positively impacted many families and their children in Suisun City. I will never forget your warm welcomes at your school campus. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Rest in peace now.

Art Dacanay

December 13, 2005

Thank you Blanca, for the great 13 years of working together with the Suisun City Police Deparment's Youth Services Bureau. Together you and I have made positive impacts with many families and their children in Suisun City. Thanks for always giving me a warm welcome on your school campus. I will always miss the visits. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Rest in peace now.

Corey Leithauser

December 13, 2005

I had the privilege to know Blanca when my children attended Crescent Elementary. Then she became a friend to me as I took on the role of PTA president for Cresent in 2003-2004. I will miss her words of wisdom and her tireless committment to her students and her glowing smile that was contagious. My sincere sympathy to her husband and dear children. She will be missed.

Joyce Erday

December 12, 2005

I knew Blanca from work. We worked at Armijo HighSchool. She was tireless. She had one goal and that was the betterment of the students. Her leadership will be missed. Her spirit will always be with us. May she rest in peace.

Ron Forsythe

December 12, 2005

Thank you Blanca, for the time and energy you gave to the children of our community. Having you here has been a blessing.

Bob Vandenberg

December 12, 2005

Blanca was the first principal to hire me as a full-time teacher. She was always very fair and considerate to me. My condolences to her family and to her friends. She will be missed.

Councilwoman Jane Day

December 12, 2005

Blanca made lasting contributions to Suisun City by investing in its children. She was a "can-do" person with a wonderful upbeat personality. For several years, Blanca and I worked together on the Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drugs Committee to help Solano County's children avoid chemical dependencies that too often prove ruinous. She was instrumental in getting the money needed to support this important program. Blanca will be missed by those that knew her well and those who knew of her through those she touched. She will be sincerely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Lynda Foy

December 12, 2005

Blanca was a wonderful lady. She gave so much to the children of Crescent Elementary. My children loved her. My prayers are with her husband and children.

LISETTE ARANA

December 12, 2005

TO ANASTACIA AND FAMIILY,

IM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.

Matthew

Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. 5:4

Michael Segala

December 12, 2005

Bless this child dear God for she has done so much for so many in the short time you gave her on earth.

She is truly one of Heaven's angels.

Theresa Rosario-Strickland

December 12, 2005

I went to High School with Blanca and her younger Brother.

I am so sorry to hear about her passing.

I'd like to extend my condolences to Donny and Family.

Blanca Ramirez

December 12, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We were friends in High School with Blanca and Don. I have many memories of those days. We had fun having the same name. May you take comfort in knowing she is a better place now.

(My maiden name was Fernandez)

Elizabeth Marc

December 12, 2005

To Ana and her family,

I am sorry for your loss. Please remember that she is now in gods hands and no longer hurting. My heart goes out to you and your family.

Liz

Sally Guzman

December 12, 2005

Blanca was one of a class of rare people who especially touch our lives. She was a wonderful person whom I will never forget. I feel privileged to have known her. My thoughts and prayers and love go out to her family, Don, Arianna, Anastacia and Andres. May you find peace and comfort from each other.

Charlene Hummel

December 11, 2005

I worked closely with Blanca these last four years. She put her all into her job and her family and saved very little for herself. She was passionate about providing her students with the best education possible. She never complained about the challenges that life brought her. She was always positive and cheerful. She was taken from us too soon but she is getting her rewards now in a better place.

Echevarria Family

December 11, 2005

We were neighbors of Blancas for many years. We were very sad to hear of her passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with her and her family.

All our Love, The Echevarria family

Michelle Goodrow

December 11, 2005

Blanca and I were best friends in Elementary school and junior high. We used to walk home from school together every day. I had thought of her often and am really saddened by her passing. I knew she'd turn out well in life. She was a great friend and I have missed her all these years. My condolences to her family and her friends. I was known to her as, Shelle.

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