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Raymond Ayala Obituary

Ayala Raymond G. Ayala, age 68, of Columbus, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2013. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Retired from NYNEX and currently employed with the Hilliard City Schools where all the kids knew him as "the man with many hats". He was the first recipient of the Hilliard City School's Humanitarian of the Year award in 1997. He is preceded in death by his father Ramon Z. Ayala and brother John Moore. Survived by loving wife of 43 years, Janet Ayala; daughter, Trisha (Eric) Ayala-Johnson; sons, Craig (Jen) Ayala and Brad (Holly) Ayala; brother, Joseph Moore; sister, Peggy Ellen (Craig) Scholl; grandchildren, Kyle, Zane, Zoe and Brody Ayala, and Michael, Jonathan, and Christina Bloss. Family will receive friends from Monday 2:30-6:30 p.m. at The Tidd Funeral Home, 5265 Norwich St. Hilliard, OH 43026 where a funeral service will follow at 6:30 p.m. with Pastor Craig Scholl officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the Arthritis Foundation 3740 Ridge Mill Dr. Hilliard, OH 43026. www.tiddfuneralservice.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Feb. 23 to Feb. 24, 2013.

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JOSEPH MOORE

May 31, 2013

IMISS YOU RAY

February 26, 2013

We are so saddened by the loss of Mr. A. He brought joy to many we certainly enjoyed seeing him and his hats day after day as our children went through the preschool. He will be greatly missed. Prayers for the family. --The Furrs

The Zusts

February 26, 2013

We will never forget Ray for the love that he showed all the children. He helped make the school a fun and safe place every day. What a great, great man. Thank you Ray, and prayers to his family!

Brian Murray

February 26, 2013

Janet & family-

It was wonderful to see you all coping so well this afternoon. I will miss this man dearly. He was the first fellow New Yorker that I met after moving here in 2000. He was a joy to be around. He made me laugh, cry and realize the importance of family. For being such a hard worker, he always reminded me to keep my family first. He always did so with you all and spoke nothing but gratitude for the family that he was blessed with. He was never a complainer - always a bright light that we looked forward to seeing in our office. He made us all laugh and smile no matter how he was feeling. When I tell you that he spoke of his family constantly, I am telling you nothing but the truth. He never spoke of himself, only of Janet and his kids and his grandkids. "I shoudn't even be in here complaining of anything because my problems pale in comparison to what my wife, daughter and family are dealing with right now...Just make me feel better so I can take care of them", was what I heard on a regular basis from him. He was a great man, a great friend, and from what I understand, an even better husband, father and grandfather. I will miss his smile/laugh/sense of humor and baseball and hockey chat the most. What a great guy. Loved his family...loved his job and the kids he worked around and put a smile on everyone's face that that he met. God Bless you Ray, Janet and family.
Brian & Michele Murray
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The Donaldsons

February 25, 2013

Very sad to hear of Mr. A's passing. I send prayers and love to his family. He will be greatly missed at the preschool and he brought so much joy to all that were blessed to know him.

February 25, 2013

Mr. A's family, we are so saddened with the lost of such a wonderful person. An icon at the school with all his hats and music. He made every child feel important daily. Our prayers are with you all. The Loughridges

Robin Cannon

February 25, 2013

Craig my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Nancy Lee

February 25, 2013

Dear Janet and Family,
I am so saddened by the sudden loss of your beloved Ray. He was such a good hearted man who always had a kind word to say with a smile on his face. His happiness was contagious; he brought so much joy to all. He will be missed.

Sarah Wiechman

February 24, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers to the Ayala family. Mr. A will be greatly missed in the halls at Alton Darby Preschool. His simple gestures of hellos and goodbyes made everyone feel welcome!

Mindi Rorick

February 24, 2013

Janet and family,
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Ray was a wonderful man and loved you all so much. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time

February 24, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Prayer to the entire family

Kim Skaggs-Garcia

Jennifer Noteman

February 24, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of Mr. A's passing! The halls of the preschool will never be the same! He was a wonderful man!

Phyllis Urbano

February 24, 2013

Janet, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Phyllis Urbano

February 24, 2013

Janet, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Lisa Hehemann

February 24, 2013

Just last week Ray spoke of his plans to retire in one year. I thought, our Preschool will not be the same without him. Then the Lord came up with his own plan. Ray will be dearly missed and he will continue to live on in our hearts.

Peace, Prayers, and Blessings to the Ayala Family.

Susan Mamula

February 24, 2013

Mr. A was a unique and special man. My children loved to dance down the hall with the music he played and they loved to see what fun hat he was wearing. He always made sure to give my kids a high five everyday when we left school. He will have a special place in our hearts for making such fond memories for my kids. We will miss you so much Mr. A.

February 24, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to the Ayala family in the loss of Ray. He welcomed our daughter Jen into his family with love as we did his son Craig. They blessed us with two beautiful granchildren which Ray loved and took great pride in. It was obvious to all how much he loved his family. May he rest in peace and may god bless his beautiful soul.

John & Robin Channels

Cheri Williams

February 24, 2013

May God bless you in your time of sadness. Ray was a wonder man and coworker. He will be greatly missed. Preschool will not be the same.....

February 24, 2013

Ray 's music and his funny hats made young children smile everyday. He had such great love for his family at home and at school. The Preschool Music Man will always be loved and remembered!
Sharon Balduf

February 23, 2013

sorry for your loss - prayers & thoughts for your family Trisha! - Lori Agriesti

Nancy Hoinacki-Hobin

February 23, 2013

My deepest condolences to the entire family during this sad time. Ray was like a second Dad to me growing up, the whole family was like part of mine. I am so heartbroken by his passing. May he rest peacefully keeping a watch over his amazing family.

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