Ricardo is survived by his mother, Sanjuana Silva; brother, Edgar Silva; sister, Yvonne Silva Smith; niece, Valerie Smith Hicks; nephew, Brandon Smith; grandnephew, Dakota Hicks; and grandniece, Adrienne Hicks. He is preceded in death by his father, Ricardo M. Silva Sr.
Ricardo was born on June 12th 1959 in Monterrey, N.L., Mexico, to parents Ricardo M. Silva Sr. and Sanjuana Silva. He graduated from the University of Houston in 1985 with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management. In 1987, he moved to Chicago, IL., where he pursued his hotel management career, before moving back to Houston, TX in 1994. He enjoyed visits from family and friends to explore the city life and visit museums, restaurants, and ballgames.
Ricardo was an educated family man and loving son, brother, and uncle. He was dedicated to the wellbeing of his mother and deeply involved in his grandnephew, Dakota Hicks, and grandniece, Adrienne Hicks’ life. He loved staying up to date with news, politics, and trends, while watching television with his mother. He also enjoyed walks to the parks with his dog, Chiquita, around the neighborhood. His family and friends will always remember him as a genuine loving and caring person, whom provided many laughs and smiles.
A funeral is scheduled for Ricardo on Tuesday, January 15th, 2019, at St. Martha Catholic Church in Kingwood, TX, with a reception following at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home in Houston, TX. Visitation and rosary service is scheduled on Monday, January 14th, 2019, at Kingwood Funeral Home. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Ricardo’s life. The family would like to thank you for your condolences and support during this difficult time. Flowers and donations can be sent to Kingwood Funeral Home at 22800 Highway 59 North, Kingwood, TX, 77339.
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