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Mike Ayala was called home November 6, 2023. He leaves behind his wife of 77 years, Teresa, as well as his three daughters, Celia Castillo (Domingo), Amelia Carter, and Nancy Constante.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Mary Alice Valdez (Jesus) and son, Gilbert Ayala (Lori).
Mike Ayala was born January 7, 1928 to Celsa and Santana Ayala in Kerrville Texas. It was in Kerrville that he met and eventually married the love of his life, Teresa Calderon, on January 13, 1946.
Mike worked as a warehouse clerk and Teresa as a seamstress at the Kerrville State Hospital for over 30 years. Our grandfather loved to dance and have family gatherings. He also had a passion for always helping those in need.
In addition to his three daughters, Mike Ayala leaves behind 17 grandchildren and numerous great and great great grandchildren who will all miss him terribly.
Viewing for Mike Ayala will be Sunday November 12, 2023 at Grimes Funeral Chapels from 3:00pm to 4:00pm followed by the service at 4:00pm by Pastor Dwight Foster. Burial will follow at 10 am, Monday November 13, 2023 at the Garden of Memories Cemetery.
The family would like to acknowledge our aunts, Celia and Amelia, along with our cousin, Laura Castillo Russell, who served as our grandparents’ caregivers. We appreciate everything you all did for grandpa and grandma.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Mary Alice Valdez (Jesus) and son, Gilbert Ayala (Lori).
Mike Ayala was born January 7, 1928 to Celsa and Santana Ayala in Kerrville Texas. It was in Kerrville that he met and eventually married the love of his life, Teresa Calderon, on January 13, 1946.
Mike worked as a warehouse clerk and Teresa as a seamstress at the Kerrville State Hospital for over 30 years. Our grandfather loved to dance and have family gatherings. He also had a passion for always helping those in need.
In addition to his three daughters, Mike Ayala leaves behind 17 grandchildren and numerous great and great great grandchildren who will all miss him terribly.
Viewing for Mike Ayala will be Sunday November 12, 2023 at Grimes Funeral Chapels from 3:00pm to 4:00pm followed by the service at 4:00pm by Pastor Dwight Foster. Burial will follow at 10 am, Monday November 13, 2023 at the Garden of Memories Cemetery.
The family would like to acknowledge our aunts, Celia and Amelia, along with our cousin, Laura Castillo Russell, who served as our grandparents’ caregivers. We appreciate everything you all did for grandpa and grandma.