Modoc County Record – August 24, 2006 Edwin Phillip Silva Edwin Phillip Silva, a resident of Alturas for the past several years, passed away August 17, 2006 in Alturas at the Modoc Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility. Mr. Silva was born September 4, 1919 in San Jose, CA to Francisco Jose da Silva and Laureanna Vieira Silva. Edwin was inducted in the U.S. Army March 21, 1941 and served until October 21, 1945. Battles and Campaign Medals were earned in Central Europe Rhineland, European African Middle Eastern Campaign, Normandy Northern France and American Defense Service. Edwin was a championship lightweight boxer during his early years. He married Doris Naomi Rinker May 29, 1946. She preceded him in death June 4, 1991. Edwin was a talented carpenter and enjoyed doing carpentry work into his retirement years. His favorite hobby was fishing. He became a professional fisherman, bringing countless trophies home. He met Iola Reece over 16 years ago in Red Bluff and they became best friends and constant companions, adding years of enjoyment to both their lives. When Iola moved to Alturas to be closer to her family, it wasn't long after that Ed also relocated. They fished, went to yard sales, hunted rocks, fished and fished some more. Edwin's identical twin brother Albert preceded him in death approximately three years ago. He leaves nieces and nephews, many friends and his loving companion Iola Reece of Alturas. He had no children of his own, but became close to Iola's family, including her daughter Paula and husband Don Murphy of Alturas. Ed will be in our memories forever. Services were private. Service for Goldie Hawkins Services for Goldie Mae Hawkins, 92, of Redding, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 26 at Allen & Dahl Funeral Chapel in Palo Cedro, CA. Burial will be at Hillside Cemetery in Nubieber. The Rev. Jeff Bidwell of Grace Bible Church in Bieber will officiate. Mrs. Hawkins passed away Sunday, August 13, 2006 at Shasta Healthcare in Redding, CA. She was born in Lookout on May 24, 1914, spent her early years in Bieber and graduated from Bieber High School. She moved from Bieber to Shasta County in 1981. Mrs. Hawkins was the owner and operator of "The Country Store" in Lookout for 18 years and a homemaker. Mrs. Hawkins is survived by four sons: Norman G. Hawkins of Adin; C. Delmer Hawkins of Bieber; Daren O. Hawkins, Redding; Nolan C. Hawkins of Palo Cedro; daughter Norene F. Watkins of Mountain View, Wyoming; 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Condolences may be posted at allenanddahl.com. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.