Ernestina Enriquez Silva

In loving memory of Ernestina Enriquez Silva, 75, of Victorville, CA went home to be with the Lord on November 4, 2016. Born on January 24, 1941 in Smeltertown, Texas daughter to Enrique and Constacia Enriquez, she grew up in Hurley, New Mexico, alongside to 13 brothers and sisters. As a little girl, and with a passion for music, she would sing along side of her father, brothers, and sisters. As a young lady, at age 15, she married the love of her life on November 1, 1957, Ruben Ramirez Silva and moved to Central, New Mexico. Starting a family at a young age, her children became her world and she spent her whole life cherishing every moment with her children. In 1979, is when she felt a spiritual calling of relocating the family and early that year, they moved the family of 10 across 2 states settled in Rowland Heights, CA. In 1992 moved to the High Desert to Adelanto, CA. This is where she enjoyed 54 years of marriage to her love of her life, “Ruben”. She joins her husband Ruben who passed away in February 2012, and is survived by her 4 Daughters – Christina Sandoval and her husband Israel, Velia Crisosotomo and her husband Mario, Maria-Elena Melesio and her husband Jesus, Victoria Silva-Davis and her husband Keith. 4 Sons – Ruben Jr. Silva and his wife Judy, Antonio Silva and his wife Gabriella, Gilbert Silva and his wife Johnnie Ann, Ernesto Silva and his wife Edelmira. Recognizing Magdalena and Bernardo Torres. Grandchildren, Israel Jr. Sandoval, Erica Sandoval, Erik Sandoval, Isaak Sandoval, Ruben Antonio Silva III, Robert Silva, Mario Crisostomo, Roman Crisosotomo, Rico Crisosotomo, Monique Fuentes, Ilene Franco, Antonio Silva Jr., Gilbert Silva Jr., Desiree Silva, Alyssa Ann Silva, Estevan Melesio, Josiah Melesio, Adrian Silva, Adam Silva, Aidan Silva and Jazmin Sanchez. Great Grandchildren, Adrian Aguila, Briana Aguila, Alexandra Fuentes, Juliette Fuentes, Evalynn Fuentes, Liliana Fuentes, Angelene Silva, Antonio Silva III, Leila Gonzales, Elijah Silva, Joshua Silva, and Valentina Sandoval. Ernestina was a remarkable wife, the greatest mom, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend; she was a woman of faith, passion, and wisdom. Those who surrounded her were captivated but her laughter and smile as she brought joy to all. Her love for our Lord Jesus Christ was an immense love, and she filtered this love to everyone who surrounded her. Her strong faith has brought peace to all those who loved her but she will be missed by all who knew her throughout her journey of life. In lieu of flowers at the memorial please send your memorial gift, in the honor of Ernestina E. Silva, to American Cancer Society at 6355 Riverside Ave., Riverside, CA 92506.