Gregory T. Silva

Gregory T. Silva (62) passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 21st, 2025. A memorial service for Greg will be held at 11:00am on Friday, November 28, 2025 at First Lutheran Church in Brookings, SD. A memorial visitation will take place prior to the service from 10:00am-11:00am. Condolences can be sent to the family through www.rudesfuneralhome.com

Greg was born on January 16th 1963, in Castro Valley, California, the son of Maurine Y. (Anderson) Heiser and Elliot H. Silva. He attended Hayward High School where he received his high school diploma.

After high school Greg moved to Sioux Falls, South Dakota to be closer to family. In Sioux Falls he met Cindy Lunden who he married on January 21st 1984. They were blessed with 3 children: Anthony, Levi, and Natalie.

In 1987, shortly after Anthony was born, Greg and Cindy moved to Brookings where Greg worked Living Faith Christian Bookstore for 5 years. He then went on to work at SDSU for 15 years where he was the Assistant Head of Custodial Services. Later, he began working at First Lutheran Church in Brookings. Greg loved working at First Lutheran. He was always eager to share the stories of his work days and the people he enjoyed working alongside. 

Greg loved cooking, spending time with his family and friends, going to Sioux Falls Storm games with his children, and traveling. The people who knew Greg will miss his infectious laugh, quick wit, and thoughtfulness. 

He is survived by his three children: Anthony Silva, Levi (Shayna) Silva, and Natalie (Austin) Donley; his 6 grandchildren: Hope Silva, Tate Silva, Kai Silva, Cayli Silva, Avia Silva, and Finley Donley; his brother Joseph Silva; and his mother-in-law Alice Lunden. 

Greg was preceeded in death by his wife Cindy Silva (2009), his father Elliot Silva, his mother Maurine Heiser, and his father-in-law Al Lunden.