Ruth D. Silva

OBITUARY

Ruth Diana Silva (Ortiz), 82, of Denver, Colorado passed away on October 19th, 2024. Ruth was born to Robert and Theresa Ortiz on March 28, 1942, in Denver, Colorado. She attended high school at Denver North High School. She would receive her GED later in life. She worked many jobs. Her last job was Manager at The Wedding Showcase for 25 years until it closed. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, trying different cuisines, dancing, Bingo, going to the hill and watching all her children and grandchildren in their sports or performances. Ruth was involved with St Jude Children’s Hospital or other charities involving children. Ruth is survived by her Husband of 64 years Norman A. Silva, Daughters~ Diana M. Silva-Kotris (Tony) and Lucinda A. Bussey (David), Grandchildren~ Raymond A. Silva, Daniella M. Chilton (Aaron), Tony Silva-Bussey and Marcos Silva-Bussey, Great Grandson~ Marcos Bussey-Ramierz, and her Sister~ Roberta Stratton and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She is preceded in death by her Only Beloved Son~ Norman Anthony “Tony” Silva II, Mother~ Theresa Sarno Ortiz, Stepfather~ Ray Lucero, Brothers~ Daniel Ortiz, Leonard Ortiz, Sister~ Mary Elder and Nephews~ Jason Ortiz, Derrick Ortiz, Chris Eddy and Niece~ Catherine Moldenhauer. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 28th: Viewing 9a.m., Rosary 10a.m., Mass 10:30a.m., St Rose of Lima, 355 S. Navajo St., Denver 80223. Burial 12:30p.m., Mt Olivet Cemetery, 12801 W. 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge 80033. Visitation and reception to follow, American Legion Post 17, 1901 N. Harlan St., Edgewater 80214. Please wear teal or turquoise, it was Ruth’s favorite color. Thank you as we honor Ruth Silva our Beautiful Wife, Mom, Grandmother, Great Grandmother.