After a brief illness, Marlene Joyce Silva, 81, stepped into Glory and entered the Heavenly Kingdom.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Tom; brother, Gene Teixeira; and sister, Beverly Moss; 6 children, Karen Peterson (Scott), Karl, Kathy Young (Rick), Tommy (Tracy), Kristy Doran (Karl), and Kelly Fine (L-Jay); 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Viewing will be held on Thursday, April 23 from 4 to 6 pm with vigil services at 6 pm at Starbuck-Lind Mortuary. A funeral mass will be celebrated 10 am on Friday, April 24 at Queen of Angels Church in Lompoc at 10 am.
The family is grateful for all your prayers and support during this time of sorrow.