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Helen Ayala Obituary
Helen Espinoza Ayala, January 9, 1945- January 27, 2010, born in San Antonio, TX, went to be with the Lord on January 27, 2010 at the age of 65. She is preceded in death by her parents, Gabriel and Susie Cuellar. She is loved and will be missed by her sons, Hector Jr. and Rick; grandson, Adrian Joseph; sister, Rosemary (Raymond) Arrendondo, Frances Cuellar as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 from 1 p.m. until 9 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7 p.m. at Castillo Mission Funeral Home. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at the Castillo Mission Funeral Chapel.
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Memories and Condolences
for Helen Ayala
February 16, 2010
My deepest condolenses to the family. Your mom was a great inspiration - I will miss her dearly.
Isaac Campos and Family.
Ronnie Forey
February 9, 2010
Hector my condolences to you and your family.
MR.GEORGE MACIAS
February 8, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
J Roger Pompa
February 4, 2010
I am honored to have known Helen not only because of what she accomplished in her life but because she helped a lot of people, especially the Hispanic community.
I am happy to have met her because also I met her wonderful parents and her sister Rosemarie. It was during the time that I was trying to get an Aerospace Engineering degree from Texas A&M University that I briefly met Helen. It was a very trying time for me then, but with God’s help I made it. I still look back and remember often because there are also some very happy and wonderful times back then that will always be a part of me.
I remember like it was yesterday, the house on San Horacio, I can see Helen as she flashes me her big smile as she says Hi and Bye.
J. Roger Pompa, P.E.
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Sonia, Duck & Kevin Decker
February 4, 2010
Hector & Rick - we just heard about your Mom and wanted to send our condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
February 3, 2010
Hector and Rick:
I had the honor and privilege to meet your Mom when I first came to San Antonio in 1990. She was very instrumental in my sucess in my career.
I will never forget her and will cherish those memories. God Bless You, Alice Singleton
Humberto Garza
February 3, 2010
To the Ayala family sorry for youre loss as i speak with a heavy heart,i just lost my dad on the 22of january.may time time ease your pain. Beto Garza HC87.
Helen Lloyd
February 2, 2010
Hector and Rick, I was saddened by the news of your mother's passing. I've known your family for years and is was always a nice surprise to run into her from time to time. The memory of your mom as a church leader at St. John Berchmans, later with C.O.P.S. and then City Council made an impact on the city of San Antonio and on the State of Texas. She was a hard worker which led her to be an awesome role model for all of us, especially for our young Hispanic women. Helen, pray for us here who remain and we will pray for your voyage to Heaven. May your sweet soul rest in peace. Until we meet again, Adios.
February 2, 2010
To the Ayala Family, Your Mom went to
school with me and I have wonderful memories of her. She was a beautiful person and a good friend to me and my husband. She is gone but her spirit remains with all the persons she touched. Our prayers are with you.
Mr. and Mrs. Nieves & Josie Martinez
David Martinez
February 2, 2010
Hector and Rick,
Our thoughts and condolences are with you and your family. Take comfort that the Lord is with you in your time of need.
David and Barbara Martinez
Evelyn & Ben Negron
February 2, 2010
Dear Rick
We were all so sorry to hear about your Mom. We send are condolences and prayers out to you and your family. We love you greatly. The Negron Family; Ben,Evelyn,Chelsea,Benjamin & Dominique.
Evelyn Alva-Negron
February 2, 2010
Dear Rick
We were all so sorry to hear about your Mom. We send are condolences and prayers out to you and your family. We love you greatly. The Negron Family; Ben,Evelyn,Chelsea,Benjamin & Dominique.
Josie Amick
February 2, 2010
I was sadden to here of Helen's passing. My condolences to the Ayala family. I met Helen through the Mexican American Business & Professional Woman's Club. I worked with Helen on different committees. She was an extraordinary woman.
Josie Amick
Kimberly Feneley
February 2, 2010
Our condolences go out to your family for the loss of your Mother. May the Lord comfort you all in this time of grief. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. God Bless, The Harp Family
Edward Tijerina
February 2, 2010
Rick, my thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. My condolences to you and your family.
Tom - Gloria converse
February 1, 2010
Our condolences to the Ayala family, from the Converse family.
Nancy Ramos-SunChild
February 1, 2010
My deepest sympathy goes out to her family. May God provide them with comfort and cradle them during their time of need. To Hector and Richard, your mom was a wonderful woman and always worked hard to address the issues in our neighborhood; I know you are most proud of her. I first met your mother my freshman (and Rick's) in high school at Kennedy. I was in awe of all she had accomplished and how wonderful her son's were. I know she served as a great role model to all people, especially woman in our neighborhood.
February 1, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
February 1, 2010
George E. McFerren
February 1, 2010
My deepest condolences to the Ayala family. I went to HS with Helen and was very much sadden by her passing. My prayers for her and the family.
Dolores Contreras Mosauer, Angleton, Texas
Patricia Castillo
February 1, 2010
May God provide you with a loving embrace in your time of missing Helen. She helped us make family violence an issue to be addressed while on Council. This was not a popular issue to take on, yet she did. Her leadership and service to our community does not go without notice. Patricia S.Castillo, The P.E.A.C.E. Initiative, San Anto,TX.
John Alcoces
February 1, 2010
A true leader in our communities, at a time when leadership was in short supply, Helen Ayala took on this important role. As a Leader in the C.O.P.S. organization, Mrs. Ayala stepped up to the plate and took on the adverse task at hand. We the community thank you for your efforts, for we know that without you and other leaders like you, we might still find ourselves in the neglected communities we were used to living in. Helen, because of you and other leaders, we stand proud in our neighborhoods, saying, this is our neighborhood and we will fight to the end to keep it our neighborhood.
Viva C.O.P.S., Viva Helen Ayala.
John Alcoces
Lupe Young
February 1, 2010
My deepest condolences to her family. My heart is full of wonderful and priceless memories of our friendship. She open many doors for me personally because she believed in me. She was a dear and "beautiful" friend. I will miss her. I thank God for her life and incredible service to our community.
Minnie Abrego-Sanchez
February 1, 2010
Heln was a wonderful woman and a great role model and mentor to so many women in our community. I will eternally be indebted to her for the opportunties that she afforded me. I still recall the American Red Heart/Red Dress Breakfast where she was asked to speak regarding her stroke. I picked her up and asked if she had her speech ready. She indicated that she did. During breakfast, before she spoke, I asked if I could see her speech. I opened her book and it was blank. She just smiled. She spoke, received a standing ovation, and returned to her seat. She looked at us and said, "I had a stroke; it didn't make me stupid all of a sudden!" That was "classic Helen!" May she rest in peace.
Minnie Abrego-Sanchez
Reuben Duron
February 1, 2010
Rick, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.Please accept my condolence and god bless you and your family.
Danny & Tere Lopez
February 1, 2010
Our deepest condolences to the Ayala Family. Helen was an extraordinary woman. She will not be forgotten. Her contributions to the West/South sides of San Antonio and the Hispanic population brought advantages and opportunity for many. She will always live in our hearts.
Wendy West
February 1, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Mary Perez
January 31, 2010
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.
GLORIA MESEMBERG
January 31, 2010
RICK OUR CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.MAY THE LORD GIVE THE YOU THE STRENGTH DURING YOUR LOSS.
ENRIQUE & GLORIA MESEMBERG AND FAMILY
Don & Julia Castellano-Hoyt
January 31, 2010
Our condolences to family of Council Woman Helen Ayala. Her work on behalf of the San Antonio community as a COPS leader and as Councilmember is her legacy. Her contributions were many and enriched the lives of many especially those in her Council District.
Our prayers are with you
Dan Martinez
January 31, 2010
The passing of Helen is a great loss to our community. My prayers are with Helen's survivors and all the community family she leaves behind. Helen will be missed and she will never be forgotten.
Robert/Mary Sanchez
January 31, 2010
It is with a heavy heart that this message is sent. The sadness of the passing of your loved one is felt by so many. May the thought of knowing that friends share in your sadness be of comfort to you. Helen was a wonderful friend. We enjoyed and will cherised our times together. We have many fond memories of Helen.
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