Margaret C. Silva Ledesma

Died February 5th, 2026 peacefully at her home surrounded by family in Layton, Utah at the age of 95.

Born December 3rd, 1930 to Joe and Mary Silva. She married Tony B. Ledesma in 1951 and later divorced in 1965.

She attended Columbia school house on Ash Mesa and graduated from Oletha High school in Colorado.

She worked for the IRS in Ogden for 14 years and then Hill Air Force Base for 14 years. She then went to Animal Nutrition for an additional 10 before retiring.

She was preceded in death by her parents, 1 sister,2 brothers and 1 son. She is survived by siblings Lucy Martinez and John Silva. She was blessed with 3 sons, Richard A Ledesma (deceased), Annette, Michael R. Ledesma and Steven B. Ledesma (Patricia). Grandchildren, Amber Nance, Joseph Becker and Kenneth Becker and 3 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Monday February 16, 2026 at 11 a.m. at Lindquist’s Layton Mortuary, 1867 N. Fairfield Rd., Layton, Utah. Family and friends may visit Monday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the mortuary prior to the service.

Interment will be held at Lindquist’s Memorial Park at Layton.