She was married to Manuel A Chavez Jr. on April 27, 1963.
She was survived by her children Melba Roth (Jack), Manuel Chavez III, Thelma Rodriguez (Paul), and Michelle Rodriguez (Mike). Her grandchildren Manuel Salyers, Jennifer Koly, John Paul Salyers, Krystal Quiroga, Ashley Trevino, Sarah Long, Joseph Koly and Gabriella Rodriguez and 14 great grandchildren. Her brothers and sisters Mike Martinez, Pete Martinez, Rick Martinez, Martha Perez, Olga Webster, Ruben Martinez, David Martinez, and Eddie Martinez.
A visitation for Silvia will be held Tuesday, February 14th, 2023, from 4 PM to 8 PM, Rosary at 6:30 PM at Bean-Massey-Burge Funeral Home 2951 S. Belt Line Road, Grand Prairie Texas 75052.
A funeral service will occur Wednesday, February 15th, 2023, at 10 AM at St Michael the Archangel Catholic Parish - Grand Prairie Texas. Burial will follow at Grand Prairie Memorial Gardens.