Photo courtesy of Angelus Funeral Home - San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas
Age 72
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.
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.
Leti Medina
January 08, 2022 | Austin, TX | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sylvia Lopez
October 19, 2016 | San Antonio, TX
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
October 19, 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.
Roger Perez
October 17, 2016 | San Antonio, TX
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.
Anna Canales-Hernandez
October 17, 2016 | San Antonio, TX
My deepest condolences and prayers to his family...
Richard Gutierrez
October 17, 2016 | San Antonio, TX
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.
Rene & Lori Campos
October 17, 2016 | San Antoniio, TX
Mr. Ayala was always a very nice man to all of us in our neighborhood. He will be missed by everyone who knew him.
Mary Davila
October 16, 2016 | Tacoma, WA
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.
Abel Rodriguez
October 15, 2016 | San Antonio, TX
