The Silva Family is sad to announce the passing of Paul Steven Silva of Belen, New Mexico. He died at age 55 on October 1, 2022. Paul passed away peacefully after a long battle with ALS. Paul was born on 9/19/1967 to Gilbert and Betty Silva in Kileen, Texas. After Paul graduated from Belen High School in 85, he enlisted in the Army. He studied to be a surgical tech and went on to work at Grants Hospital. His life then took him to Tucson Arizona where he lived for many years. Then returning to New Mexico. Throughout Paul's life he was an avid sports fan. He played Men's Fastpitch Softball and competed all over southern US and Mexico. Paul also competed in several amateur MMA fights throughout NM. He loved the Dallas Cowboys and UNM lobos. He didn't hesitate to help coach anyone willing learn. His humor and laughter was infectious. He made everyone he came in contact with laugh. He had many loving friends who came to his aid in his last months and throughout his illness that the family would like to recognize their kindness and love they have shown Paul. God reveals himself in the most unlikely ways and Paul's friends are a testimony of this. We acknowledge what angels you were in Paul's time of need. Paul is preceded in death by his father, Gilbert H. Silva and his brother, Andrew Rudy Silva. He is survived by his mother, Betty J Silva. Three brothers, Gilbert Anthony Silva, George Silva, and Greg Silva. His two sisters, Sharon Salas and Monica Cosme, as well as his children, Valeri Silva, Aaron Silva, Paul Silva, Salvador Silva, Gilbert Silva and Sharon Silva. Services for Paul will be held on Monday, October 17, 2022 at Noblin Funeral Service, Belen Chapel. A public viewing for family and friends will be at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM and a funeral service will follow from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the ALS Association, an organization Paul felt strongly about. Arrangements are being handled by the caring professionals at the Noblin Funeral Service Belen Chapel, 418 W. Reinken Ave., (505) 864-4448, where an online guest register is available at www.noblin.com.
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