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Cloetta Ayala Obituary

Ayala, Cloetta H., 57, passed away June 27, 2010. She was born to John and Helen Thaller Greer on Oct. 14, 1952 in Wichita. Rosary: 7 p.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church, 2801 S. Seneca, Wichita. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. also at St. Anne, with interment at Resurrection Cemetery, Wichita. Cloetta is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Henry; son, Henry R. Ayala; daughter, Rachael (Mike) Crosby; siblings, John Greer, Linda (Darrold) Allen, David, Melvin, Brenda and Angela Greer; mother-in-law, Angela Ayala; stepmother, Charlene Downing and 4 grandchildren. www.hillsidefuneralhomeeast.com.

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Published by Wichita Eagle on Jun. 30, 2010.

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Holly Nokes

May 22, 2011

I was shocked & deeply sad to learn of Cloetta's passing. I met Cloetta when I was transferred from Kansas City to the Steak & Ale Restaurant on East Kellogg. We became best friends from the second we met. We were like kindred spirits together. We were sisters who loved each other & shared our inner most thoughts, opinions, hopes & dreams. She was a devoted & loving mother to Rachel & Robert, & always so proud of them. When I married she was my matron of honor. We stayed in touch for many years, writing & calling each other. I even visited her & helped her set up her kitchen when she started "Ayala's Fine Foods." She also had a cleaning business, too. She loved photography & took classes & shared her creativity w/me. She loved to travel. My life was for the better for having known her. She always had a way of touching the lives of others. I now know I will feel the pain of missing her from now on. I want to offer my deep sympathy to all of Cloetta's family, especially to Rachel, Robert, and Henry. Cloetta was always so beautiful in every way.

August 3, 2010

I was so saddened to hear of Chloe's passing. Chloe give her all in everything including her will to conquer her illness. I will always remember her as a special friend and a beautiful person. Rachel thank you so much for calling me.You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love to all of you. Peggy Lyon

Jamie Cox

July 30, 2010

I am so sorry to hear about Cloetta passing. She was a special lady and one of my very dear friends. I have been trying to reach her by phone with no return call which was not like her. My phone rang a couple of weeks ago and it was Chloe(caller id)...of course she was not on the other end( I am sure now someone was most likely moving her things)...I guess she just wanted me to know she had gone home. My prayers go out to her family, she loved you all so much, we spoke of you often. I know she is dancing with the angels now! I love you & will see you when I come home~

July 3, 2010

I met Cloetta making visits at SFH with Victory in the Valley. She was a special lady and I enjoyed spending time and praying with her. Charlene E

cloetta bannon

July 3, 2010

My aunt cloetta was the most unique person that i had ever meet,as a child growing up she tought me how to be a lady when needed,she would always talk to me if i had a problem or if i just wanted to say hey she was there.. beening named after her has always been speacial to me ,the name CLOETTA IS A STRONG name that is something she was during her illness. and that is something she past on to me as a adult..rest in peace AUNT CLOETTA i will miss you like crazy.

Aimee (Reed) Rogers

July 2, 2010

Rachael - I am so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. I remember our moms playing soccer together and us girls getting the occassional good laugh. Your mom was a beautiful woman and I remember she was so nice to me and all the girls from soccer and tennis. I can't imagine what you must be feeling, but please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

July 1, 2010

I was very sorry to hear about Clyde's passing and the illness she had to battle. I will always have fond memories of playing soccer with her. She has God's peace now. --Sharon Humlicek Mahaney (Covington, WA)

Angie McDaniel

July 1, 2010

My thoughts are with you all of you. I know that Cloetta was very special mother and wife.

Love, Angie

June 30, 2010

Sorry to hear about cloretta, she was in good spirits, saturday when I left, she was one of a kind, will keep u guys in my prayers. shirley PCT Via christi hosp

Cindy Etter

June 30, 2010

My deepest sympathies go out to all of her family & friends. I have such great memories of Cloe and of our years together - on and off the soccer field! She was a great team player and person. I'm saddened that we lost touch with each other over the years as our lives moved on to other things. I was so happy to have run into her when I was out one day. With everything going on in her life, she was so positive it would all work out. She put up a good fight - which always was her way! My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Chris & Glenn Clark

June 30, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. I had lost track of Clyde over the years. I am so sorry to hear this. I remember our afternoons down at Nifty and how she and Sandra befriended me when I needed help. This world has lost a good person.

Ed/Jo Jennings

June 30, 2010

We were surprised to read about Cloetta's passing. We are thinking of you all. We also want to let John, Linda and Darold know that they are in our thoughts. We hope that God's peace will comfort you and keep you in the days to follow. I am comfident that Cloetta was able to look back on her life with joy. Our memories of you and her will continue to be times of joy. God bless you.

Edward/Jo Jennings

June 30, 2010

We were very sad to read about the passing of Cloetta. I hope her enthusiasm for the life she led will sustain you in the days before you. Know that we will have you in our thoughts and prayers. Please let Linda, Darold and John know that will are thinking of them as well. God doesn't give us more than we can handle I'm sure but sometimes I think we have to let time pass before we understand the true meaning. God bless you all.

Joseph Chambers

June 30, 2010

Chloe had such a beautiful, beautiful soul... I'll never forget the many lessons learned over hours of just listening to her. I'll likewise never forget the genuine joy from her radiant eyes, her warm smile, and the knowledge that her thoughts were sincere and from the heart. Rest in Peace my dear, dear Friend...

Sandy (Humlicek) Cole

June 30, 2010

I'm so sad to hear about Cloetta. I know she had a tough battle and put up a great fight. My memories are of us playing soccer together with the best women's team around!!! To Henry, Rachael, Henry and the rest of the family, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We will miss her!!!

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