Sid Leo Samora

Sid Leo Samora-fisherman, hunter, and collector passed away on June 9, 2021 at the age
of 72.
Sid was born to Sirio and Floriene (Archuleta) Samora on 1/10/1949 in Monte Vista,
Colorado. He was the second oldest of 10 siblings. His parents and older sister Lilly-Ann
preceded him in death. Surviving siblings are Karen Samora, Emma Samora-Perez (
husband-Ernest), Yvonne Louise Samora, Trish Samora Danioth, Gary Samora (wifeLaurie), Melanie Cecilia Foster (husband-Mike), Manuel Samora, and William Samora. Sid
spent his younger years in Colorado until his family moved to Richland, WA where he
finished High School as a Richland Bomber.
Sid attended the University of Washington and worked at SeaTac airport before moving to
Port Orchard. Years later he met his wife, Ronda (Canfield) Samora, and was married for
34 years. They remodeled a beautiful home together in Silverdale. Sid is survived by his
children Mitch Van Epps (wife-Kelly), Mindy Samora, and Whitney Samora, and
grandchildren Jacob Van Epps, Kaelin Van Epps, and Jesse Samora. He is also survived
by many nieces and nephews.
As a former Business Agent at PSNS, Sid spent 32 years working and then retired happily
to spend more time at home with his family. He spent many days salmon fishing with family,
reminding everyone to "keep the tip up!" with a fish on. He frequented the waters with his
father, Sirio and brother-in-laws, Denny Canfield and Mike Foster. When he wasn't on the
water, he binged Wicked Tuna on TV at home, always planning for the next fishing trip. In
his younger days, he was an avid hunter and taught his 2 black labs, Lady Rose and Oly, to
not only to retrieve birds back to him, but cold beers from the fridge as well.
A celebration of life will be held at Sid's home on July 10, 2021 at 1:00 pm, where he will be
remembered as a loving husband, brother, father, and friend through shared stories and
favorite memories.