Maria T. Silvas, a homemaker and resident of Sinton for 62 years, passed away February 18, 2010. She was 82.

Maria was born to Maximiliano and Simona Torres on June 9, 1927 in Sandoval, TX. Prior to living in Sinton, Maria was a resident of Raymondville, TX.

Survivors include a son, Raul Silvas of Sinton, TX; six daughters; Olivia Silvas of Sinton, TX, Maria Juanita DeLaFuente of Garland, TX, Erlinda Silvas of Sinton, TX, Irma Ramirez of Houston, TX, Rosalinda Perez of Victoria, TX, and Julie Perez of Houston, TX; 32 grandchildren; 105 great-grandchildren and 27 great-great-grandchildren.

Preceding in death is her husband Reynaldo Silvas, Sr., a son, Reynaldo Silvas, Jr. and a daughter, Aurelia Silvas.

Visitation began Sunday, February 21, 2010, 10:00 AM at Resthaven Funeral Home Chapel, Sinton. A rosary was held  Monday, February 22, 2010, 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Funeral Mass was celebrated Tuesday, February 23, 2010, 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Sinton with Father Shaji Varghese as celebrant. Burial followed at Eternal Rest Cemetery, Sinton.

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