LAKEPORT, Calif. – Truby E. Silva, resident of Lakeport and longtime resident of Rodeo, Calif., died peacefully in her home on Saturday, April 15, 2017, with her family at her side.

She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Anthony Silva, and four children and their spouses, Steven and Vickie Silva of Vallejo, Nancy and Vince Butler of Fairfield, Kenny and Kim Silva of Lakeport and Stacey and Henry Dedrick of Fairfield.

Truby was grandmother to eight and great-grandmother of three, aunt to many nieces and nephews and godmother to several.

She was born in Tormey, Calif., on July 17, 1938, she and her twin, Ruby, the youngest of nine children. She attended John Swett High School in Crockett, Calif., where she met her husband Tony.  They were married in 1959 and made their home in Rodeo for many years.

She worked at Higgins Shoes in Vallejo and at Vallejo City Floral before she and Tony retired to Lakeport.

She had a giant spirit for giving that led her to be a volunteer throughout her entire life, from supporting both her local church and school in Rodeo for many years and continuing that work in Lakeport as a member of the Lakeport Sutter Hospital’s Auxiliary and The Belles of St. Mary’s.

Truby enjoyed helping others in any capacity. Her love and commitment to family and friends cannot be measured.

She enjoyed camping, sports, organizing events, and cooking, volunteering, crafts for every season. She enjoyed traveling with friends and family throughout her life. Her greatest joys were always by bringing happiness to others.

Services are being held at St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, 801 N. Main St. in Lakeport at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 6.

A reception will immediately follow the service.