Louis F Silveira

Louis (Lou) F. Silveira, 92, left this earth to be with his Lord on May 6th, 2017 in San Luis Obispo, CA. Lou, a proud native of San Luis Obispo, was born March 20, 1925 to Joseph F. and Anna E. Silveira, immigrants of the Azores Islands. Lou’s early years were spent working on his families dairy farms at the Tar Springs Ranch in the Huasna area of Arroyo Grande and then the Price Ranch in Pismo Beach. Lou often reminisced and spoke fondly of his experiences of this early part of his life. Lou attended primary school in the Huasna and Pismo Beach and high school in Arroyo Grande. Lou’s early working life consisted of working on dairy’s and farming. In 1948 he married the love of his life, Virginia Oliveira of San Luis Obispo. After moving into town Lou worked various jobs as a bartender, milk home delivery and as a cheese maker at Harmony Valley Creamery. In 1961 he went to work for the San Luis Coastal Unified School District where he held positions as a grounds maintenance worker, occasional bus driver and eventually retiring as the Grounds Supervisor in 1985. A sideline job that Lou took pride in was painting appliances for customers referred to him by several appliance businesses from Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. Prior to retiring, Lou and Virginia moved to Nipomo to expand his growing hobby/business of raising pet birds which he shipped across the U.S.. In 2008 Lou and Virginia moved back to San Luis Obispo where he resided until his passing. Lou will be fondly remembered as a kind and gentle soul who lived simply and most enjoyed his time spent with family and friends. Lou was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Joseph, Frank and Manuel and daughter Patricia Moerman. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Virginia, daughter Shirley, son’s Gary (Lacey), Robert (Liz), son-in-law Dewaine Moerman, grandchildren Jennifer McClure, Brian Garcia and Matthew (Niki) Moerman, and great granddaughters Riley and Parker Moerman, He is also survived by siblings Sally Queresma, Phyllis Silveira and Tony (Virginia) Silveira as well as many nieces and nephews. Services will be held on Thursday, May 18th 2017 at the Old Mission Catholic Church. Viewing from 1:00 to 1:45 PM in the church and a Funeral Mass to follow at 2:00 PM. Internment will follow at the Old Mission Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lou’s favorite charity, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or your favorite charity.

Louis F Silveira

March 20, 1925 - May 6, 2017