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Samuel Ayala-Oquendo Obituary
He is survived by his mother, Nancy Smith; his father, Hiram Ayala-Oquendo; his daughter, Haleigh; and his siblings, Nerissa, Hiram, Carlos, Jesse and Jeremy.
Sam graduated from Iroquois High School and went on to become a cook and manager at various places. He enjoyed traveling, cooking, music, had endless loyalty to the Dallas Cowboys despite constant ribbing from his friends and family, and above all else cherished his daughter, Haleigh.
Friends may call at the Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc., 2607 Buffalo Rd., on Sunday from 1 p.m. until the time of the Funeral Service there at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. Mark McCallion. Private interment to follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be designated to the family for Haleigh's college fund.
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Nerissa
November 20, 2022
Still think of you all the time Sam. Love ya lots
Jean Smith
August 23, 2022
You will always be missed.
Nerissa Ayala
September 1, 2020
I love you so much Sam. I’m so sorry your life was cut short, but you made a huge impact while you were here. I swear we will never, ever forget you. Love, Snoots
Brian & Angela Veshecco
August 29, 2020
Hiram and family-so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Brock Mackey
August 29, 2020
Always a good guy. Always made me laugh. Rest in peace buddy
Roslyn Alberico
August 29, 2020
I’m so sorry for your loss Nerissa
Jean Smith
August 29, 2020
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Jason Hinterberger
August 29, 2020
Sam was always a great guy from the day that I first met him when he started at Iroquois. We hung out on and off through out the years and always remained friends, even though he moved to Pittsburgh. I am sorry for the loss for his family and friends. He will live on in all of our memories and one day we will all meet at the Crossroads. He was a huge fan of Eminem and a lot of others. He was always a diehard Cowboys fan. Rest in Peace my friend.
Nancy Smith
August 29, 2020
My beautiful Sammy, lost you too soon. You had such a good heart and spirited in love for everyone. So helpful to me at hope and loved the special bond between you and Haleigh. We will miss you forever. Will miss your crazy dancing and singing- was so special. Gone too soon but I know you are at peace now in Jesus love- until I see you again my baby boy....... I love you so much. Love you forever- Momma❤
Jonathan Brooks
August 29, 2020
Sam was a great guy, he will be missed greatly and his memory will be carried on through the love of family. I saw Sam as a role model for me growing up and going through high school with him and becoming good friends alone the way. Its not goodbye, but see you again. My thoughts and prayers are with the family in this time of need, sorry for loss....
Jonathan Brooks
August 29, 2020
Samuel was a great friend, a role model to us at school and taken too soon from this Earth. This is not goodbye my friend, but the memories will live on.
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Dusckas Funeral Home and Cremations Services, Inc. - Wesleyville2607 Buffalo Road, Erie, PA 16510
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