Silver Sisneros

Dr. Silver Cree Sisneros, age 56, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2022. Dr. Sisneros graduated from Santa Rosa High School in 1984. He went on to earn his doctorate degree from the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific in Ontario, CA. Doctor Sisneros lived in and practiced medicine in NM, CA, AZ, TX, OH and MO. He was loved by the many friends that he made along the way. In 2010 Doctor Sisneros discovered a new treatment for the virus Molluscum Contagiosum which was published in the John Hopkins HIV Guide in 2012. Doctor Sisneros was an avid believer of serving the poor and underserved, and he aimed his professional practice in this manner. Dr. Sisneros loved working on his farm in Santa Rosa, NM, with his son Cole, where he raised Watusi cattle. He had a special little dog named “Winnie” who went with him everywhere. He was an artist and lover of animals. Dr. Sisneros is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Prudencio and Irene Castillo; and paternal grandparents Manuel and Lucy Sisneros. Dr. Sisneros is survived by his son Cole Sisneros; parents Silvano and Seferina Sisneros; and siblings Frank (Twyla) Sisneros; Melissa Sisneros; Ursula (Levi) Myers; and Irene (Carlos) Sisneros-Rueda. Dr. Sisneros was loved deeply by his family. He will be profoundly missed. If you would like to honor the memory of Dr. Sisneros, the family asks that you make a donation to an animal shelter of your choice in his name. Visitation for family and friends will be from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at Chavez Funeral Home in Santa Rosa, NM. Burial of cremains will take place at a later date at San Jose Cemetery in Colonias with Frank Sisneros, Melissa Sisneros, Ursula Myers, Irene Sisneros-Rueda, Roxanne Sisneros, and Perla Taylor serving as Urn-bearers. Services are under the direction of Chavez Funeral Home, 923 S. Third St., Santa Rosa, NM 88435. 575-472-3369. To place an online condolence or tribute, please visit www.chavezfuneralhome.com.