Maria de Lurdes Silva
10/5/1952 - 9/6/2017
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Obituary For Maria de Lurdes Silva
Maria passed away on Wednesday, September 6 at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was 64 years old. She was preceded in death by her father Manuel F. Silva of Fremont, who passed away in 2002. She was the beloved Wife of Jose E. Silva and loving Mother to Carlos and Michelle Silva. She was cherished Daughter of Ana Silva and supportive Sister to Adelia da Rosa and Sister-in-Law to Maria Olivia and Alfred Vargas. She is also survived by her nieces/nephews whom she treated like her own: Jennifer and Albert Sandoval, Stephanie and Lukas Grippa, Amanda da Rosa, Ruben and Lisa Vargas and her treasured “little boys” Albert and Dominic Sandoval. She was born in Feteira, Faial, Azores and immigrated to California in 1968 when she was 16 years old. She graduated from Newark High School in 1972. In 1977, she returned to Faial to visit family and met the love of her life while there. They married the following year and built their life together for 39 beautiful years. Her greatest accomplishment in life were her children, whom she was very proud of. She enjoyed spending time with her family and accompanying her husband Jose to various FREP band functions, supporting them behind-the-scenes. Maria had a heart of gold and touched so many lives in her short time here on earth. She never hesitated to put others first and though she only had 2 children, she was considered a mother to many. She was the friend we were all lucky to have and will be so very missed by everyone who crossed her path.
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05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Vigil
06:30 PM
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Mass
11:00 AM
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10/01/2021
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10/01/2021
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10/01/2021
She was the best of the best. She had a gorgeous smile and such a way of comforting others, even when she was comforting us from the pain she was in. I was one of the lucky ones, I've known my cousin from the day they got to this country in 1969 and our families did everything together. Maria and Adelia have always been more like sisters to me than cousins and I will treasure all the wonderful memories we have together and even sadly the day that she left us. She will remain forever in my thoughts and in my heart always. She raised 2 beautiful children, Michelle and Carlos and I wish somehow I could take away their pain. I do know one thing for certain and that is that she lives on in them and they are as great as they are because of her. All who were blessed enough to be touched by the life of Maria know what a great loss this is. She was taken far to soon, but I do know one thing for sure, God gained the most beautiful and best Angel this world has ever had to offer. I love you dear Cousin forever and ever and life will just not be the same without you. I will see you again someday. Tia Ana, Adelia, Carlos, Michelle, Jen, Stephanie, Amanda, Little Albert, Dominic and the whole family. Our hearts go out to you and we are deeply sorry for such a tragic loss. Please know that she is at peace and we will all meet her again one day. Until then, big hugs, and so much love coming your way. We love you and miss you so much Maria!!! Love Rosemarie, Ray and Family <3
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