Geraldine "Gerry"

Silva Rawhoof

Geraldine Frances Silva Rawhoof, devoted mother, grandmother, great Grandmother and sister, entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 17th, 2024 in Merced County at the age of 87. Geraldine was born on January 26, 1937 to Ivan and Josephine Silva in Aromas, CA. She attended local schools in Aromas and Hollister and graduated from San Benito Joint Union High School. She met and married Donnie Ray Rawhoof (deceased) in Missouri while they were both enlisted in the Army. They traveled the United States and Germany and soon had four children to raise. Geraldine spent her last years living with her daughter and family in Santa Nella. Geraldine was a nursing medical assistant most of her adult life and enjoyed it very much. She loved sewing, cooking and gardening but most of all enjoyed her family gatherings. Her gifts of wisdom, grace and love will forever live in the hearts of those she left behind. Geraldine is survived by her brother, Ron Silva from Wyoming and Sister Mary Donley from Ohio. She is also survived by her children Donnie Rawhoof, Kevin (Kim) Rawhoof, James (Rhonda) Rawhoof, and Candace(Gabe) Rawhoof Montoya. Nine grandchildren, Jessica Slimp, Josh Rawhoof, Calind Rawhoof, McKinley Donnelly, Amber Rawhoof, Jared Rawhoof, Samuel Montoya, Megan Montoya and Casey Montoya. Six great grandchildren, Hailey Eccles, Hannah Slimp, Jayce Rawhoof, Eli Montoya, Gabriel Montoya and Davina Montoya. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a service at Black-Cooper-Sander Funeral Home at 363 7th Street, Hollister, CA on June 6th, 2024 at 11am. Gravesite services will follow at Calvary Cemetery at 1100 Hillcrest Road, Hollister, CA. A reception of family and friends will be held following the gravesite service at Paine's Restaurant, 421 East Street, Hollister where lunch will be served. If you would like to bring a dessert to share, that would be welcome.