BLAS SILVA Blas Silva, 84, passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2012 at a local hospital. Mr. Silva was born in Vallecillo, Nuevo Leon Mexico and had been a resident of Laredo, Texas for most of his life. He is preceded in death by his son, Johnny Silva. Parents, Blas and Jovita Silva. Mother-in-Law, Isabel Rodriguez. Grandson, Aldo Ramos. Sister, Idolina Gonzalez. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years of marriage, Maria Silva. Daughters, Rosaura Ramos and Adriana (Alfonso) Leija. Son, Rogelio Silva. Grandchildren, Maria Isabel Leija, Samantha Leija, Abigail Ramos, Victor Martinez, Abigail Martinez, Juanita Martinez and Juanita Silva. Siblings, Osvaldo Silva, Orfalinda Ortega, Ofelia Zambrano, Yolanda Zamora, Rosaena Hernandez and Diana Cansolein. Also surviving him are numerous other relatives and many friends. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 from 4 to 9 p.m. and a Vigil of the Deceased will be held at 7 p.m. in the Hernandez, Lopez and Sons Northside Chapels, 800 Boston St. at San Bernardo Ave. Funeral services will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 departing from the funeral home chapel. Holy Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. at Mother Cabrini Catholic Church. Committal services and interment will then follow in the Calvary Catholic Cemetery.