Christopher Paul Silva, a Rapid City native, passed away Sunday December 6, 2020, at the age of 63.

Chris was born December 11, 1956 to John & Ellen Silva. He was the eighth child of thirteen siblings. Chris loved the outdoors and liked to hunt and fish with his family. He loved sports, especially baseball and football. He was an avid New York Yankees fan and a devoted fan of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He worked for 46 years at Pete Lien & Sons. This was the only employer he ever had as an adult.  He will be remembered by his supervisors and co-workers at Pete Lien & Sons for his dedicated service, reliability and work ethic. In addition to these qualities, his family knew him to be honest, kind, and genuine.

Chris is survived by a very special friend; Leona Silva and son Michael (MJ) Oberle of Rapid City; grandson Ashton Oberle of Beresford, siblings; Andrew (A.J.) Silva of Rapid City, Stephen (Bernadette) Silva of Avon, OH, Thomas (Karen) Silva of Fremont, NE, Cathy (Chuck) Homer of Helena, MT, Peter Silva of Beacon Falls, CT, Mary (Bob) Shepard of Prospect, CT, Connie Silva of Belle Fouche, Tony (Betsy) Silva of Spearfish, Patrick (Romony) Silva of Vancouver, WA, Michael (Estella) Silva of Vancouver, WA, Bernard (Shelia Bush) Silva of Milwaukee, WI, along with multiple nieces and nephews. Chris was preceded in death by his father John, mother Ellen, and sister Margaret.

A visitation will be from 5:00pm to 6:00pm Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Blessed Sacrament Church, with a Rosary following at 6:00pm. A Christian Funeral Mass will 10:00am Wednesday, December,16 2020 with Rev. Fr. Adam Hofer as Celebrant. Interment will follow at Pine Lawn Memorial Park in Rapid City. Please be aware we will be following all suggested Covid-19 protocols to help ensure the health and safety of all in attendance and wear a mask.