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Hector Ayala Obituary
Hector G. (Choco) Ayala went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at the age of 72. Hector joined the San Antonio Police Department in 1963 and retired in 2001 after serving 37 years. He was active in several Police organizations. He was one of the first hostage negotiators for the department and as an FTO, trained many officers of the academy. He loved fishing, boating and bowling. Hector touched so many lives.
He was preceded in death by his parents Pedro and Josephine Ayala; sisters: Mary Jane Garza, Minerva Marconi; brother, Pedro Ayala Jr. He is survived by his wife, Terry Lynn Ayala; sons: Hector Ayala Jr., Richard Rene Ayala (Sonia); grandchildren: Adrain, Lauren and Brandon; godchildren: Taniya and Joshua; brothers: Arnulfo (Dixie), Phillip (Ana); sisters: Estela Ayala and Elsie McGuire; numerous nieces and nephews and his beloved dog, Pickles.
Visitation will begin Sunday at 4:00 P.M. with a Rosary to be recited at 5:00 P.M. Funeral procession will depart The Angelus Chapel Monday at 10:15 A.M. for graveside services at Holy Cross Cemetery at 11:00 A.M. The family would like to thank Davita Dialysis Clinic and the technicians that took care of him, also a special thank you to his doctors: Dr. Juarez, Dr. Fried and Dr. Font. Condolences may be sent at www.theangelusfuneralhome.
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Leti Medina
January 8, 2022
Dear Hector & Rick,
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad passing away. He is now in Heaven with your Mom. I'll be praying for you all. God bless you Hector & Rick. May God give you comfort and peace always. Love your old friend from JFK and SJB Church.
Leti Gonzales Medina - Austin TX
737.484.6757.
Sylvia Lopez
October 19, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
October 19, 2016
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Roger Perez
October 17, 2016
As a City Councilman, I was proud to have known Hector in the early 90's. He was an outstanding police officer and father. He represented the best of our generation. He was a calming influence in our society.
Anna Canales-Hernandez
October 17, 2016
Hector Jr and Rick:
My thoughts and prayers are with you both and your families during this difficult time. I'm so sorry to hear about your dad.
Richard Gutierrez
October 17, 2016
My deepest condolences and prayers to his family...
Rene & Lori Campos
October 17, 2016
Rick, please accept our deepest, dearest condolences on the loss of your father. May God's graces comfort you and your family during this difficult time.
Mary Davila
October 16, 2016
Mr. Ayala was always a very nice man to all of us in our neighborhood. He will be missed by everyone who knew him.
Abel Rodriguez
October 15, 2016
Our condolences to Terry and the entire Ayala family.I worked with Hector on and off during my career as a Police Officer. May GOD comfort you in your time of grieving.
Edward Andrade
October 15, 2016
My sincerest condolences to Terry and the Ayala Family. I was saddened to hear of your loss. Hector was a great person and personal friend. May God grant him eternal rest in Heaven.
Stephanie Stephens
October 15, 2016
Terry you have my deepest sympathies .Could not be there with you but just know that you are in my prayers Love you always.
edna davila
October 14, 2016
My condolences, Terry. You're in my thoughts and prayers. He was a nice guy and will be missed.
Mary Gutierrez Chavez EHS Class of '72 classmate
October 14, 2016
Elsie Ayala,
I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of your brother, Hector. Please accept my condolences and may our prayers help comfort you and hasten the journey of his soul to heaven
October 14, 2016
Mr. Hector Ayala was an outstanding quarterback for Edgewood High School.
Mr. Ayala was also an outstanding baseball catcher for Edgewood High School. Mr. Ayala was a police officer at a young age helping the school students get out of trouble.we need more people like him.He was a great mentor
Mary Salazar-Mullen
October 14, 2016
My condolences to the Ayala Family on the loss of their beloved Hector. I attended Edgewood HS with Minnie and Mary Jane (Class of 55) and we spent a lot of time together as teenagers. The Good Lord called Hector home but in exchange He left a gift of wonderful memories for his family to treasure forever. Rest in Peace Hector.
Margie Leal
October 14, 2016
My sincere condolences to The Ayala Family...Hector was a great man....and he had a great wife, Terry.
It was a pleasure making Hector's life miserable when we worked together in the Dispatch office. He has left a void in our lives. To my dear friend Terry, I'm here for you, whatever you need. I can only imagine what you are going thru...
May Hector rest in peace....
October 14, 2016
May God Bless, RIP Hector
J
October 14, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Albert & Lori Meade
October 13, 2016
Terry,
Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your the family. We are honored and blessed to have known Choco.
Louise Presas Robles
October 13, 2016
Dear Hector I have so many great memories of you and all the good times we shared from junior high through high school. May God and His angels welcome you home.
Simon & Maria Guajardo
October 13, 2016
Stella and Ayala Family our deepest condolences ,thoughts and prayers to you.
LouAnn Presas
October 13, 2016
I'm so very sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Ayala. He was a friend of our family and a good person. God bless you.
Joshua Garcia
October 13, 2016
Rick,
I'm sorry to hear about your father. I recall him active in our neighborhood, Kelly AFB (USA) community and SJB.
My prayers are with you and your family. God bless!
Neighborhood friend and co-worker,
Joshua Garcia
Martin Ruiz
October 13, 2016
Rick and beloved family,
God's blessings on your father and loved patriarch. May the Lord bring you comfort and Choco receive a warm welcome embrace by our savior. With a heavy heart,
Kelly Family
October 13, 2016
To the Ayala Family, Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. May God give you the comfort and peace that you seek and may the soul of your loved one rest in peace.
Eduardo Torres
October 13, 2016
Sorry about your loss. God bless him and you always.
Patricia Rosas
October 13, 2016
Hello Rick
I am so sorry to hear about your great loss. I will keep you and your loved ones in my prayers during this most difficult time.
donald (Wayne) martin
October 13, 2016
Terry,
Sorry to hear about your loss, my prayers will go out for you and my God be with you and yours.
Love Your Cousin, Wayne
Anita Dean
October 13, 2016
To the Ayala family, my sincere condolences! My memories of you are from our high school, seeing you with your football jersey,and later on seeing you in your police uniform! May God receive you in His Glory! RIP, Hector !
Frances Barrera
October 12, 2016
RIP TO MY 2ND DAD, AND HUSBAND OF MY BFF TERRY AYALA. YOU WILL BE MISSED DEARLY, AND I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOUR SMILE AND CARING HEART. YOU WERE AN AWESOME FRIEND AND ALWAYS HAD A KIND WORD. NOW GO AND REST IN OUR GLORIOUS FATHER'S KINGDOM. LOVE , FRANCES
NANCY MAY
October 12, 2016
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, TERRY. KNOW YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS. MAY YOU BE WRAPPED IN GOD'S COMFORTING ARMS.
Carl Bailey
October 12, 2016
It was a pleasure working with Hector for many years on the SAPD. He was always a Gentleman. Rest in Eternal Peace my Brother in Blue.
Lupe Constancio
October 12, 2016
Hector you were a legend. You will be missed! Terry my sincere condolences to you and the Ayala family. May he rest in peace in God's kingdom.
Grace Arredondo Nandin
October 12, 2016
Hector , I remember you from high school. Your were always friendly and kind, fun to be with. Rest In Peace friend. Enjoy Heaven
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