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Carmen Garcia Ayala

1916 - 2013

Carmen Garcia Ayala obituary, 1916-2013, Port Hueneme, CA

BORN

1916

DIED

2013

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James A. Reardon-Payton Mortuary

511 North A Street

Oxnard, California

Carmen Ayala Obituary

Carmen Garcia Ayala, 96, of Port Hueneme passed away May 7, 2013 following a lengthy illness. She was a lifelong resident of Ventura county.

Carmen was born June 14, 1916 in El Rio, California to Pas and Leonor Garcia. She loved children and turned that love of children into a 20 year career of childcare. Carmen's favorite pastime was spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren who she loved, cherished and adored. She also enjoyed cooking and gardening in her free time.

Carmen is survived by her daughter, Louise Santiago (Joe) of Port Hueneme; sisters, Virginia Lopez (Dan) of Ojai, Rachel Calderon of Oxnard, Sally Alvarado of Ojai, Betty Trout (Bob) of Oxnard, Ester Jimenez Jr. (Zeke) of Oxnard; grandchildren, David Santiago (Juanita), Linda Guerra, Gloria Hendricks (Jeff), Steve Santiago (Irma), Tim Santiago, Cindy Hernandez (Armando) and Kathy Vega (Mario); 26 great-grandchildren and 21 great-great-grandchildren.

A visitation will be held Monday, May 13, 2013 at the Reardon Funeral Home David L. Tipton Memorial Chapel from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. with a recitation of the Rosary at 7 p.m. A Funeral Mass will follow at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 463 W. Pleasant Valley Road, Oxnard with interment following at Santa Clara Cemetery, 2370 North H St., Oxnard.

Carmen has been entrusted to the care of family owned and operated Reardon Funeral Home, 511 North A St., Oxnard, 805-487-1720. To pay tribute to Carmen's life please visit www.reardonfh.com.

Published by Ventura County Star from May 11 to May 14, 2013.
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I remember when aunt Carmen went to my wedding in 09/06/1986 at my Moms house we were so happy she was there. Aunt Carmen is with God and The Angels and sending lots of Love and prayers to the family.

Anna Jimenez-Cabrera

May 14, 2013

I remember when aunt Carmen came to my Wedding in 1986 at my Moms house, my Mom and I were so happy she was there. I know she is with God and the Angels, God Bless the family and sending prayers and lots of love.

Anna Jimenez-Cabrera

May 14, 2013

"Sing with the angels aunt Carmen, may you rest in peace always"..

Gabriel Castro

May 14, 2013

Steve I'm sorry to hear of your grandma's passing. She was such a sweet lady. May God bless your entire family.

Sister-in-law
Stella

May 13, 2013

My Great Grandma Carmen was wonderful person. I will always have wonderful memories for you. I know you are in heaven watching over all of us. I will deeply miss you. But I will see you one day...

Christina Lucero

May 13, 2013

Grandma I am glad your in the best place is in heaven I'm going to miss you and miss your famous "La La La" song and how you loved to dance I love you and miss you so much say Hi to my daddy up there for me =)

Monica Guerra

May 13, 2013

Louise and family,
My prayers and condolences are with you. May the memories of your mother, be with you always.

Delfina Cipres Garcia

May 13, 2013

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