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Hermelinda Ayala Obituary
Ripon, CA
Hermelinda C. Ayala
Sept. 24, 1920 - April 26, 2009
Hermelinda C. Ayala passed away April 26, 2009. She is preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Ayala 2002. Survived by her 4 children, Cecilia Gutierrez of Beaverton, OR; Virginia Trujillo of Granada Hills; Alice Pratt of Modesto and Victor Ayala of Ripon. 16 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and her sister, Carolina Pacho of West Covina. Hermelinda was an active member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and she enjoyed singing, gardening, reading, traveling, camping, visiting friends and attending family reunions.
A visitation will be held at Deegan Ripon Memorial Chapel on Thursday, April 30 from 6 pm to 8 pm Mass will be held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church on Friday, May 1, 2009 at 12:00 Noon with burial following at St. John's Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to the Food for the Poor, 6401 Lyons Rd. Coconut Creek, FL. 33073 or to Community Hospice 4368 Spyres Way, Modesto, CA. 95356. Arrangements under the direction of Deegan Ripon Memorial Chapel. Please sign online guestbook at www.deeganfuneralchapels.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Hermelinda Ayala
Veronica Duran
April 23, 2022
Today is 4/23/2002 It has been 7 years that grama went to heaven and I have seen you in my dreams. Always happy and smiling. I get this email every year at this time it keeps me in check wit you adn if I need some reassurance or redirection you come to visit me in my dreams and I thank you for that gram. I love you and always loved to see you and grampa. Just our conversations alone always had a meaning to me . Yes, there was some lecturing conversations and lots of interesting and funny conversations also but we always loved being around you it was fun to us all. Love you grama and see you soon in my dreams .
May 19, 2009
Aloha Grandma
May 19, 2009
Grandpa Grandma and Uncle Bobby having a Oly!
May 19, 2009
Grandma ,Zoette and Tio at Cindys party
May 19, 2009
Jerry Gutierrez
May 19, 2009
Dear Family and Friends:
It seems like just the other day when I first met Hermelinda (Grandma Irma), at the house on Vaughn Street in the San Fernando Valley. It was late 1959, I was a young man that had decided to join the Marine Corps; earlier that year Cecilia Ayala had let me take her home from school, so I remembered where she lived, and thought I would ask her to write me. She wasn't home. Irma came to the door and took my information saying that she would give it to Cecilia. That same kind voice would always be there later, as we got to know each other. We were able to talk about many subjects, family, relationships, her younger years, God, life, death, many many things. She had a way of leaving you with more to think about, yet feeling that what was said was enough. She was from another era, an era that spent time in conversation and visitation, something that she was well known for. Her leaving us reminds me of how quickly we pass through this life, and how soon, what we remember as generations before us will be gone. I'm thankful I had time with her, that she accepted me as I am, and that I will be able to continue experiencing some of her fine traits in my loving wife Cecilia. We will all miss her.
Grandma and Grandpa
May 16, 2009
" You will be missed Grammie"
Cindy Trujillo
May 16, 2009
Grandma was full of love and had a heart full of gold. I am gonna miss her and I was her favorite grandaughter...She was the world to me and she taught me alot about life. Yes she preached alot but her words of wisdom are gold till this day. After grandpa passed she spent six months out of the year with us at our home. Boy we loved breakfast with her tortillas..She is gonna be miss but will be in my heart forever..
May 16, 2009
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Gabriel Gutierrez
May 16, 2009
I was young when my cousin told me about his trip to Great America with Grandma Erma, so some of this story might just be the imagination of a 12 year old boy. Back then The Edge was the scariest ride; basically dropped you from really high up in the air. Scary. Well, Grandma goes on it with him. I think to myself, "this is just amazing." Then I imagine Grandma, strapped inside this metal cage sitting next to my cousin, saying with a voice just loud enough for him to hear, "Mijo, I dont know how you talked me into this one?" Meanwhile, they are raised to 100ft, and then dropped.
What an amazing lady. She sure loved her Grandkids.
Veronica Duran
May 14, 2009
To my mom Uncle Victor,Auntie Alice, Auntie Chila and the entire family. I know we will miss grandma very much, I have many memories of her and grampa and will never be forgotten. Now they are both together in the heavens singing to all of the angels ! Please, please keep in touch with each other and remember the fun we had them. Remember lake camanche? that was one of the best times we had !! Luv Veronica Richard & Dani
Diane Valentine
May 1, 2009
Dear Ayalas, We are very sorry for your loss. We feel a loss as well. I treasure my memories of both Art and Erma together and the wonderful conversations I've had with them. I have a lovely tape they made me that I treasure. Diane Valentine and family
Al and Helen Caetano
April 30, 2009
Dear Alice,Victor and Family,
We were so sorry to here of your mother's passing. Please accept our sincere sympathy. So many fond memories of your mom in our younger days. She always had a big smile and a warm hug. Our moms are special people may the memories you hold dear in your heart and the memories people share with you be a comfort at this difficult time.
Gayla Crisler
April 30, 2009
Dear Alice,
I just loved your mom. She made the best tortillas I've ever eaten and was always so kind and cheerful. She was a wonderful person who loved her children and made others feel like family.
I'm sad. I know you are, too, but I hope you're coping well. Keep in mind that you were a good daughter who shared her keen sense of humor. Her spirit lives on in you.
Love Always, Gayla
Andy Coronado
April 30, 2009
Vic & Ayala Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you. If you need anything just call.
Love you bro'!
Andy Coronado & Family
John Fitzgerald
April 29, 2009
Dear Alice and Victor, we were sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. We always looked forward to your Mom's Christmas Cards. She was a special person. Our thoughts are with both of you at this time. Eileen and John Fitzgerald, Lone Tree, Colorado
Richard & Christina (Ramos) Moreno
April 29, 2009
To Victor & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss.We will never forget your beautiful mom. God Bless all of you.
April 29, 2009
To the Ayala Family:
I am so sorry to hear about your mom passing, I have known her for a very long time. You could say she was my "Ripon Mom", having worked in Ripon for the last 27 years and in that time I've delivered her mail, I will miss her dearly. She was a very special lady one that I will always remember and never forget. Many of times she gave me something cool to drink on a hot day and she would never forget me at Christmas..........all of these memories I will forever cherish! Mrs. Ayala was a wonderful friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless, Fondly your mail carrier Ernie Salas and family
Randy & Susie Riggs
April 29, 2009
Dear Vic and the Ayala Family:
We were saddened to learn of your mother's passing. It's always difficult to lose a parent and our deepest sympathies are with you at this time. Know that family and friends share in your grief and we wish you strength by keeping happy memories alive in your heart in the challenging days ahead.
Willie & Jeanie Moulyn
April 29, 2009
Dear Alice, We're so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family during this time of sorrow.
Sandy Olson (Schut)
April 29, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember your mother fondly from our younger years. My thoughts are with you.
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