Silva, Guillermo M.
Guillermo was born November 19, 1920 in Salina Cruz, Oaxaca, Mexico. Guillermo is survived by sons, Jesse & Linda, Walter & Teresa, Armando & Mona, Alfonso & Beatrice, and Roger & Estella, and a brother Roberto, sisters Guadalupe and Guillermina, twelve grandchildren, two great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Guillermo was predeceased by his wife Maria Dolores Silva, parents and brothers.
Guillermo, prior to retirement, was a tradesman and completed several years of college. He was also a member of the Free and Active Masons in various Lodges in Phoenix, AZ for several decades. Guillermo was a two-time Past Master of the MONTEZUMA LODGE No. 35. F.8 A.M. in Phoenix, and a founding member and first Senior Warden of the HISPANOS UNIDOS MASONIC LODGE 83, and other lodges.
Visitation will be held at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd. on Sunday, November 8, from 5:00 to 9:00 PM. An honorary Masonic Ceremony will commence at 5:30 PM, followed by a Rosary at 7:00 PM. The Funeral Mass will be on Monday, November 9, at 10:00 AM at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 4715 North Central Avenue. Interment will follow immediately at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, 2300 W. Van Buren.
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Tiago
:Karen, Tom, and all:I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She had a long and brave fight and while I am so very sorry that she isn’t here with you hlahtey and well I think we all know for a fact that she is in complete and utter joy and bliss right now, free from the struggles and pain that we her constant companion for a long time. It is a blessing to know without a doubt that she is with the Lord and that you will be with her again someday. I cannot imagine the pain of losing a parent and hope you know that we are here for you for anything you need now, or will need as you go forward. Our prayers will continue to be with you.
John Behan
WB Guillermo “Bill” Silva I miss you very much. You were a kind and generous man to me and many others. The Masonic community misses upright Masons like you Bill. You made a beautiful life with what was bestowed upon you, a loving wife and family. Success never eluded you my brother it just wasn’t in gold and silver it was found in love, church, virtue and busy hands. Your children made wonderful successes of themselves and you grandchildren too. Some of our Masonic family members weren’t always following their “Bible Lecture” you so proudly delivered to Masons on their “special day/evening”. Your words, your style were exemplary and the message simply sublime. May the Great Architect of the Universe keep you in heaven so you may guide all those whose lives you so dearly touched. I was never notified by friend, Mason or family of your passing as you know my friend I would have been there to show your family my respect for our friendship. May God Bless your family Bill. I miss you very much Bill.