Julia Ortega Silva

SILVA, MRS. JULIA ORTEGA Nunica Mrs. Julia O. Silva, age 77, of Nunica, MI, passed away at Mercy Hospital of Muskegon, with her family at her side. She was born on December 20, 1927, in Bremond, Texas to Concepcion & Mariana Ortega. She married Feliciano Silva on February 24, 1951. Together they raised eight children and built a successful blueberry farming business. Julia was a loving wife, mother, grandmother & great grandmother. She enjoyed farming, gardening, quilting, cooking and traveling. Julia was a hard working, determined woman who successfully ran over 120 acres of blueberry farms, followed by the early death of her husband on July 21, 1984. She was a member of the Michigan Blueberry Grower's Association for many years & a longtime member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Coopersville, MI. Julia O. Silva's wit, intelligence, and elegance will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved her. SURVIVORS Children, Richard Eve Ortega of Fruitport, Felicia Leo Lujan of Nunica, Frank Silva of Florida, Kristina Silva of Nunica, Maria McLean of Fruitport, Juanita Silva of North Carolina, David Teresa Silva of Hesperia, Daniel Ami Silva of Fruitport; 28 grandchildren; 38 great grandchildren; 2 brothers, Pat Gloria Ortega of Grand Rapids & John Ortega of Grand Rapids; many nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents & her charming husband, "Felix" of 33 years. SERVICE Friday, February 4, 2005, 11:00 AM at St. Michael's Catholic Church with Fr. John Vallier officiating. Interment at St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery. VISITATION Thursday, 2-4 & 7-9 PM with a Rosary service at 8:00 PM at Clock Funeral Home - Fruitport. MEMORIAL: St. Michael's Catholic Church of Coopersville. Clock - Fruitport