Ramon Martinez Silva

ELOY - Ramon Martinez Silva, 72, died on March 28, 2019, in Tucson.

Mr. Silva was born on Jan. 29, 1947, in Salida, California, to Antonio and Margarita Silva. He grew up in Eloy and remained for most of his life until he moved to Tucson.

He served in the Army from 1966 to 1968, mostly in Maryland. He was later inducted into the National Honor Society after completing his GED.

Survivors include four sons, Jose "Joey" Silva of Eloy, Shawn Silva of Maryland, John Paul Silva of Texas and Albert Silva of Casa Grande; a daughter, Victoria Silva of Tucson; eight siblings, Juanita Ramirez of Gregory, Texas, Raul Silva of Tucson, Lupe Rodriguez of Eloy, Mike Silva of Kentucky, Tomas Silva of Rio Rico, David Silva of Tucson, Gloria Anguiano of Eloy and Yolanda Alvarez of Yuma; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Graveside service with military honor guard at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 10, in Eloy Memorial Park, with the Rev. Alonso Garcia officiating.