Joe Correira Silva, Jr.

JOE C. Silva Jr. was born at his home in Lemoore on September 7, 1918, to Marie and Joe C. Silva, Sr. He was the first born of 10 children, and was raised on their family dairy. He is survived by his siblings Deloris Veirra and Stanley Silva. He passed away Tuesday, June 07, 2016, at the age of 97.

Joe was a faithful servant of the Lord, and a member of Glad Tiding Church in Hanford serving in numerous ministries for over 40 years. He was a beloved father to six children and their children.

Preceded in death by his wife of 36 years, Bonnie J. Silva, Bonnie not only brought years of joy and laughter to Joe’s life, but brought the extended family that Joe loved like his own.

He is survived by his Son Joe C. Silva III, wife Betty of Lemoore, their son Joe C. Silva IV and daughter Misty White. Step-Grand Children Carla Troenle (deceased), Carey Hinch, Candice Burnes. His Great-Grandchildren Hope and Faith Fernandez, Joseph, Savannah, Jadyn, and Brody Silva. His Step-Great Grandchildren Bryan Burnes, Alan, Austin, and Alex Hinch, Bethaney and Carissa Troendle and Step Great-Great-Grandchildren Jaden Martinez and Gage Troendle. Daughter Beverly DeCampo and her first son Raul, his wife Stephanie and children Brendon and Brooklyn, and her second son John, his wife Amanda and their children Davin and Collin.

Step-son William Cherrington & his wife Lynne of Sacramento, grandson Dustin Cherrington, his children Logan, Melayna & Hudson, grandsons Cameron and Gregory Stevens.

Step-daughter Bobbin Mulvaney & husband Patrick of Sacramento, granddaughter Sarah Gonzales.

Step-son Curt Curtis & his wife Sallie of Minot North Dakota, grandsons Kris Curtis, wife Chloe, great-grandson Grayson, grandson Erik Curtis.

Step-daughter Desi Chono & her husband Randy of Hanford preceded in death by grandson Sean Birch, granddaughter Kirstyn Dugger her children Nathan, Maikala and Tye.

Joe was a US Army World War II Veteran, serving June 15, 1942 - October 14, 1945. He was drafted at 19, his dad and sister, Ida, ran the gas station while he served his country.

Joe was a well-respected Lemoore business man for over 60 years. He started his first business at 19 years old; a gas station called West Lemoore Services & U-Haul. This grew to create Silva’s Corner, which included the J&I Restaurant, Bar & Banquet Hall, and Joe’s Liquor Store. He also continued his family tradition of farming. After a long day’s work at Silva’s corner, Joe would come home and jump on his tractor and would stay until the sun went down.

The Visitation will be held June 11 from 10-11:00 am at People’s Funeral Chapel, 501 N Douty St, Hanford, Ca with Rosary to follow, Deacon Anthony Nunez will be officiating. There will be a Graveside service on June 13 at 9:30 am at Lemoore Cemetery, 1441 N Lemoore Ave, Lemoore, Ca, with a memorial Service to follow at 11:00 am at Glad Tidings Church, 10th Avenue and Grangeville Boulevard in Hanford, Ca. The services will be officiated by Pastor Rick McCullough and Charles Harlin. Please join us for a reception following memorial services.

Family and Friends are invited to view Joe’s legacy at www.peoplesfuneralchapel.com and send condolences to the family.

Services are under the direction of People’s Funeral Chapel.

John 3-22

Jesus answered, “Truly, truly I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the Kingdom of God.”

Nicodemus said to Him, “How can a man be born when he is old? He cannot enter a second time into his mother’s womb and be born, can he?”

Jesus answered, “Truly, truly I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit if Spirit. Do not marvel that I said to you, you must be born again. The wind blows where ii wishes and you hear the sound of it, but do not know where it comes from and where it is going, so is everyone who is born of the Sprit.”