Passed away on May 26, 2009 at the age of 64 in Gilroy, CA.
Carolyn was the daughter of the late Tony and Marie Silva. She is survived by aunts, Patricia Mercer, Edna Nagle, Dorothy Sturla, Bernice McHenry, Betty Parker all of Gilroy, Dorothy “Marie” Page of Virginia, Emma Nagle of Dana Point, CA. Uncles Robert Nagle of Fullerton, CA and Jack Sturla of Gilroy and many cousins.
Carolyn attended St. Mary’s Elementary School in Gilroy, Gilroy High School and San Jose State University. She taught for many years in the San Jose School District teaching Physical and Health Education. She loved showing her Corgi’s, Photography and the outdoors.
Carolyn’s family would like to send a special THANK YOU to the Village Green Staff for all the care that Carolyn received.
Viewing will be Sunday, May 31st, 2009, from 2:00 to 5:00 P.M. at Habing Family Funeral Home, 129 4th St., Gilroy, CA. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, June 1st, 2009 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 11 First St., Gilroy, CA followed by entombment at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. Donations to the National Wildlife Federation or to the Make a Wish Foundation would be preferred.