
He worked forty years as a furnace man for Kennecott. Tino was a great provider, father, and grandfather. He loved baseball (Dodgers) and Football (Dallas Cowboys). His famous words were “Let’s see if the Cowboys- Vaqueros de Dallas meten las vacas en el corral”. He would always tell his children that we were his world and we made his day. He enjoyed traveling, going to games, and eating out.
He is survived by his children, Daughter in law Gloria Silva (spouse of Dionisio); Sam Silva and wife Lucille of Silver City, NM; Ricardo “Rick” Silva and wife Tessie Silva of Silver City; Ray “Chato” Silva and wife Stella of Las Cruces, NM; Yolanda Quintana and husband Tino of Albuquerque, NM; Mary Lou Osuna and husband Paul of Albuquerque, NM; Evangeline “Vangie” Silva and partner Dena of Anaheim, CA; Anna Lopez and husband Lawrence of Tucson, AZ. One sister, Estella Perez; 22 grandchildren; 44 great grandchildren; 16 great great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death, by his loving wife Dionisia “Nicha” Silva, son Dionisio “Nicho” Silva, and grandson Estevan Medina. Sisters, Ermina Silva, Gloria Miranda, Savina Martinez, Elvira Barrera, and Nellie Aguilera. Two brothers Ray Silva and Julio Silva. Parents Dionisio and Francisca Silva.
Visitation will be Monday November 22, 2021 at 5pm, followed by a Rosary beginning at 6pm at Terrazas Funeral Chapels. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday November 23, 2021 10am at Infant Jesus Catholic Church followed by interment at Hurley Cemetery. Pallbearers: Sam Jr. Silva; David Silva, Joseph Silva, Eloy Jr. Medina, Nicholas Medina, Patrick Quintana, Dionisio Jr. Silva, Buddy Lopez, Randy Silva, and Ray Silva. Honorary Pallbearers are all his great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.