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Raised in Edinburg, Jonathan was a graduate of Edinburg North High School, class of 2000. He played football and participated in track and field. Jonathan served in the United States Army for 11 years and 4 months and was promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant. He graduated from the United States Army Airborne School, earning the coveted Parachutist Badge. He was awarded the Combat Badge, seven Commendation Medals and six Army Achievement Medals. Jonathan deployed four times to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Freedom's Sentinel.
Jonathan is survived by his wife, Jennifer Silva; two sons, Lucas and Matteo Silva; his parents, Miguel and Ana Silva; and three siblings, Miguel A. Silva, Nancy Gomez, and David Silva.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 9 p.m., with a 7 p.m. prayer service Monday, November 27, 2017, at Memorial Funeral Home, 208 East Canton in Edinburg. Interment will take place at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery in Mission. Military honors will be conducted by the United States Army Color Guard of San Antonio.
Funeral services are under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home in Edinburg.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jonathan Silva
Jed olsen
December 23, 2024
I served in the 82Abn with Jonathan. He was a good man .I carried him on my back many times during a 2 and half mile running exercise. I was the only man big enough to carry him. We would often joke and laugh while doing this .we would joke about how each other needed to go on a diet.even tho we are both in amazing shape. He was my best friend. He would often invite me out to event's. Iv thought of him every day since he has left us . I miss him very much .I allways will .Fallen not forgotten.
SFC McMicheal
November 29, 2017
It was my pleasure to have served with SSG Silva.
SFC McMicheal
Lisa Roberts
November 29, 2017
I am so deeply saddened by the news of SSG Silva passing he will be greatly missed. I'm honored and blessed to have served with SSG Silva in Afghanistan. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Keesha Duncan-Espinoza
November 28, 2017
Those we love don't go away. They walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed, and very dear.
My thoughts are with you and your family.
Michael Diaz
November 28, 2017
"THE LEGACY OF HEROES IS THE MEMORY OF A GREAT NAME AND THE INHERITANCE OF A GREAT EXAMPLE" - BENJAMIN DISRAEL
SSG Silva was a great man and inspiring leader who always put the mission first. SSG Silva will always be a brother and will never be forgotten. My sincere condolences, Thoughts and prayers go out to your family. RIP Soldier untill we meet again.
Diana Pittman
November 26, 2017
My heartfelt condolences to the family for your loss of a husband, father, son, brother and friend. Although, I have never you, as a American Legion Auxillary Alamo Post 2 member I stop to render my condolences and gratitude for all who faithfully have served our great nation who give selfish without the exception of fame or fortune.
I honor you as hero and the Lord of Heaven and Earth embrace in His loving arms. Amen
November 26, 2017
I'll say a prayer and light a candle , I know you'd do the same for my fallen son. Rest In Peace good sir!
Cliff Jones
November 26, 2017
Rest in peace brother. Our prayers are with your dear family. Chaplain C Jones
Eric Forbush
November 25, 2017
My deepest sympathies, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time.
Keith Johnson
November 25, 2017
My sincere condolences. Rest easy brother.
Benjamin DeVries
November 25, 2017
My heart is heavy typing this. SSG Silva was an exceptional man and paratrooper. I deployed with him in 2009 and again in 2012 and have nothing but great things to say about him. Until Valhalla brother, rest easy, stay frosty.
November 25, 2017
My heartfelt condolences. May Gods loving kindness bring comfort and strength to you at this very difficult time. Psalms 29:11
J.V.
Poyau
November 25, 2017
My sincere condolences to the family. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure in your heart and it lives forever. May the wonderful treasures fill your hearts with love and bring you peace. Hosea 13:14
Robert Carlson
November 25, 2017
Rest easy brother!!! Love ya and miss ya. Catch ya on the flip my friend.
Keith Connell
November 24, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and may god comfort you during these times.
Casey Raza
November 23, 2017
Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family in this very difficult time. May god bless your family. RIP Paratrooper. You will forever be missed by many but never forgotten.
Christopher Sneed
November 23, 2017
Our prayers go out to you and your family in these hard times. May God bless you all. RIP my fellow soldier and battle buddie.
Hannah Cruz
November 23, 2017
Our thoughts are always with you and the boys... Jon will be deeply missed by all.
willie reed
November 23, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Willie Reed
November 22, 2017
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
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