Claudio Marcos Pereira da Silva, 80, passed away peacefully at the Alexander Cohen Hospice House in Hughson, CA after suffering cardiac arrest on November 20.

Born in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, to Orbilio and Dagmar Pereira da Silva. Claudio enjoyed the simple pleasures of life and was known for his faith, kindness, generosity, and hard work as a general contractor.

Claudio is survived by his five children; Claudio Jr., Kimberly, Joel, Vania, and Ramiel, five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; and three siblings. He was preceded in death by his parents, infant daughter, and four siblings.

Memorial Service: January 24, 3 p.m., at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 4940 Claus Road Unit B, Modesto, CA 95357.

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Jan. 14, 2026