Kern County CA Archives Obituaries.....Silva, Benjamin  October 30, 2005
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The Bakersfield Californian 
Silva, Benjamin     
1927 - 2005 
 
Benjamin Silva 
July 16, 1927 - October 30, 2005 
Services: Thurs., Nov. 3, 2:00 p.m. 


Benjamin was born in Bakersfield, California to Ignacia and Alejandro Silva on 
July 16, 1927 and passed away with his family at his side on October 30, 2005. 
He was preceded in death by his brothers Ruben in 1996 and Alejandro in 2003. 
Benjamin is survived by his wife of 52 years, Guadalupe Silva, whom he loved 
dearly. He is also survived by his children, Gloria and husband, Jose Vega; 
Anna Rebecca Lomeli; Yolanda and husband, Ramon Franco; Alejandro Alex Silva; 
Beatriz and husband, Ryan Durick; Patricia Silva, and Carolina and husband, 
Miguel Celio, all of Bakersfield. He was the proud grandfather of 11 
grandchildren and 8 great- grandchildren. Benjamin worked as a construction 
worker for the Local 220 Union for 15 years and Santa Fe Railroad as a Track 
Laborer for 13 years. He enjoyed traveling with his wife and family. He also 
loved the company of his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Benjamin 
played Supper Lotto religiously and loved playing poker with those who were 
willing to lose their stakes. The family would like to thank Optimal Hospice 
and especially Mary and Kyle for their support and dedication in making Dad 
comfortable in his final days. He was a beloved Father and Grandfather, and 
will be greatly missed. A wake will be held on Wednesday, November 2, 2005, at 
6 p.m., at Hillcrest Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will be Thursday, 2:00 
p.m., at Hillcrest Memorial Chapel. Alex Silva, Cecilio Lomeli, Joe Vega, Ryan 
Durick, Roman Lomeli, Richard "Ricky" Rodriguez, David Silva, and George Ortiz 
will lay him to rest. Tony Franco and Miguel Celio will be honorary 
pallbearers. 

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Published in the Bakersfield Californian on 11/1/2005.  


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