Maria L. Silva
August 20, 1954 - May 1, 2014
Maria L. Silva passed away suddenly Thursday in a local hospital. She was born in the Azore Islands and has lived in Benicia since 1975. She has worked as a Kindergarten teacher for more than 27 years, most of them at Kindercare on Rose Drive in Benicia. Maria is survived by her husband John Silva; sons Joe (Karen) Silva and Michael Silva; sisters Zita Dias & Nelia Dias; brothers Jose Dias and Francisco Dias; her mother Matilde Brazil and her grandson Kayden Silva. She was preceded in death by her father Adriano Dias. Vigil services will be held 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at Passalacqua Funeral Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at St. Dominic's Church followed by burial in All Souls Cemetery. Burial Visitation will be after 12 Noon Tuesday at Passalacqua Funeral Chapel.
Maria L. Silva passed away suddenly Thursday in a local hospital. She was born in the Azore Islands and has lived in Benicia since 1975. She has worked as a Kindergarten teacher for more than 27 years, most of them at Kindercare on Rose Drive... View Obituary & Service Information