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Martin Silva Obituary

Martin Richard Silva, passed away Friday, November 2nd 2007, due to bone cancer. Marty was born September 3,1950,in Berkeley California, to Richard Joseph and Anne Kucha. In 1972 Marty came to Colorado Springs for vacation, fell in love with the mountains and called this home. Marty enjoyed his family, reading westerns, riding his harley and telling stories. In order to see the U.S.A, he worked his way across 48 states. Marty leaves behind his wife of 28 years, Libby. Two sons, Jessamiah Martin and Richard Jacob. Sisters, Stephanie (Tom) Veteran and Chris Alameda, three nephews, four nieces, three great nephews, one great niece and several loving in-laws. Preceded in death by his parents, father-in-law,and his niece he lovingly called "Angel eyes". No services are planned, please contact a family member for details on a Celebration of Life for Marty. In lieu of flowers,the family wishes you to send flowers to a loved one of your own.

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Published by The Gazette on Nov. 7, 2007.

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David & Sandy Hadley

November 13, 2007

Libby, Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

In Friendship

Sally Morgan

November 12, 2007

Dear Libby, Jesse and Jacob,

We're expecting a lot of stories to be told and hopefully much laughter. You are in our prayers and we'll especially be thinking of you Saturday.

Love,

Sally and Eber II/Aunt Sally and Uncle Eber II

SUSAN & JIM TEETER

November 10, 2007

DEAR LIBBY,JESSE & JACOB,
I KNOW THERE ARE NO 'RIGHT WORDS'I WAS REMEMBERING OUR TRIP UP PIKES PEAK.I REMEMBER MARTY ACTING LIKE A KID ON CHRISTMAS MORNING WHEN WE WOULD PLAN SURPRISES FOR LIBBY.WHEN JASON AND JENNIFER VISITED WITH YOU JUST A FEW SHORT WEEKS AGO, THEY WERE TELLING ME THAT MARTY WAS TELLING HIS FAMOUS UNCLE MARTY STORYS. NOW, ONCE AGAIN HE WILL HAVE A CAPTIVE AUDIENCE WHEN HE TELLS THOSE STORYS TO HIS ANGEL EYES. WE WILL BE WITH YOU ON SATURDAY TO CELEBRATE MARTY'S LIFE JOURNEY.
WITH MUCH LOVE,
AUNT SUSAN & UNCLE JIM

Penny Lynn

November 8, 2007

Libby and Family
Libby I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Always remember the good times and knowing his with God.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Love You
Penny Lynn

Angela Turpin-Whitfield

November 8, 2007

Silva Family:
My prayers are with you during this difficult time. Jesse, if you ever need to talk, please don't hesitate to contact me.
With Love,
Angie Whitfield (Turpin)

Helen Louise Morgan

November 8, 2007

Libby and boys,
We are thinking of you at this time of your bereavement.
Cherish the memories.
Helen Louise and Eber

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