Birth date: Apr 27, 1953 Death date: Dec 25, 2015
Anna Marie Silva was born April 27, 1953 in Pomona, California to Jesus Dominick Contreras and Tommie Cortina and passed away on December 25, 2015 in Colton, California. Anna was a resident of San Bernardino County for 30 years. S Read Obituary
I will always remember Anna opening her home and heart on the holidays
when I lived in Redlands, CA. She was a spitfire and so fun to be around. I was always so grateful to Raynette and Will for opening their hearts to me and sharing their Mother... My love to each of you durning this time....
Brent Vincent
I had the privilege to have met Anna Marie at a gathering of friends and family at her home. I was invited over by her son Will, via my friend Bret Sorensen. I was very nervous to attend. Most would think it was because I am arrogant to attend such an affair. It was my shyness and my anxieties of meeting new people that often kept me away from family affairs. This was not to be the case involving meeting Wills mother and the rest of his lovely family. Anna Marie must have sensed this. When meeting her she took me aside in her kitchen and gave me a hug and said, I was going to be okay and for me to just be me. We hugged again and I instantly felt safe. Then I took a shot of tequila and we both laughed. Anna Marie would pull me aside to listen to a song she loved and we would sing those lyrics together. We both loved , " The Oldies ". I enjoyed watching her get lost in the music she loved as she swayed back and forth being transported to a different place and time. She would share a story about that song. She was always filled with joy. And I am a better man for getting the opportunity to have met Anna Marie. Rest in peace .Such a beautiful soul.
I love you Mama. I miss you like nothing else. I know you are in heaven and free from the pains and aches of the physical realm. Rejoice in your freedom Mama, you deserve it and much more.
Anna was definitely a bright light in the lives of her family and friends. I knew Anna because of her son William and he'd share so many stories of his mom with me over the years. So many of those stories made me laugh. When I would see Anna she was always very welcoming and always had such a big smile and spark to her. Anna your love for your husband, children and grand children was seen by all around you. I know you are watching over all of them now. Rest in peace Anna.
William, Raynette, Mr. Silva and all the family my thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope all your great memories with Anna will comfort you now and bring a smile and some laughter to you. God bless you all. ❤️
