Sally Silveira of Lakeport, Calif., passed away Dec. 29, 2012, after a brief illness. She was 73.

Sally was born in Oakland on Aug. 28, 1939. She attended Oakland Technical High School and graduated from Pleasant Hill High School in 1957.

Sally last worked for Hospice Services of Lake County for 12 years.  

She enjoyed horseback riding, Bunco parties, dancing and traveling, and was a member of the Clearlake Horseman's Association.

Sally is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Bob Silveira; son, Marc of Danville; sister, Nancy Martucci of Concord; three wonderful grandchildren, Casie, Matthew, and Michael; and one great-grandchild, Caidence.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Doris Sevey; and her beloved daughter, Cindy Turner, who passed away three years ago.

Visitation will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 1625 N. High St., Lakeport,  from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013.

Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, at Hartley Cemetery, 2552 Hill Road East, Lakeport.  

Immediately following will be a celebration of Sally’s life at the Lakeport Elk's Lodge, 3775 Lakeshore Blvd., Lakeport.

For further information call Chapel of the Lakes at 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611 or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .