Edward Silva

He was a dedicated and loving father and husband, working his entire life to support his family.

Graduating from Austin high school with honors in top 10% of his class, he later got his degree in Accounting from UTEP.

During Vietnam era he served in the U.S. Air Force.

Always the meticulous hard working entrepreneur, not only did he work many long nights as an accountant, over the course of his life he started and owned several small businesses.

Ever giving of encouragement and life lessons, many people quickly admit how much Edward helped them pursue careers of their own.

Edward was known to give people nicknames and come home and sing fun silly made up songs to cheer people up and make them laugh, a tradition that his son now continues.

He enjoyed Paul Newman movies, watching boxing and March Madness basketball, going fishing and the various classic cars and trucks he owned over his lifetime.

He is survived by his wife Martha, his children Yvonne and Edward, his grand children Guinevere, Cody and Camron, his brothers Manny, Jimmy and Danny, and his sisters Reyna, Mary and Elena.