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Josie Ayala Obituary
PHARR - Josie Ayala, 53, died Friday, February 20, 2009, at McAllen Medical Center.
Ms. Ayala was born in Pharr and was a teacher at PSJA High School. During her 20 years at PSJA High she coached softball, cross-country and track. Josie was well respected and loved by everyone who came into her life; her coaching and teaching friends, her family, and most important her present and former students. Reaching out to those who needed help emotionally, financially, or academically, was her most important endeavor in life. She will be greatly missed by everyone whom she touched by her loving and caring ways.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Maria Inez Ayala; a brother, Juan Manuel Ayala; a sister, Esmeralda Ayala; and maternal grandparents, Jose Maria Sanchez and Eduvijes Sanchez.
Ms. Ayala is survived by her father, Jose Avelino Ayala of Corpus Christi, Texas; four brothers, Julio (Elizabeth) Ayala of Edinburg, Pablo (Yolanda) Ayala of Lincoln Park, Michigan, Guadalupe A. (Shelba) Ayala of River Rouge, Michigan and Arturo (Guadalupe) Ayala of San Juan; four sisters, Mary (Joe) Ramirez of Edinburg, Janie (Jesse) Martinez of McAllen, Gloria (Exequiel) Navarro of Pharr, Hilda (Jesus ) Estrada of Dearborn, Michigan; four half brothers, Joe (Debbie) Ayala, Adam (Soledia) Ayala, Miguel Angel (Francis) Ayala, Noe (Lisa) Ayala, all of Corpus Christi, Texas; three half sisters, Guadalupe (Rogelio) Rodriguez, Teresa (John) Folan, Lupita (Efrain) Franco, all of Corpus Christi, Texas; an aunt, Mary (Gilbert) Cantu; an uncle, Fernando (Otila) Sanchez; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 5 to 9 p.m., with a 7 p.m. rosary, today, February 25, 2009, at Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan.
A school and community celebration will take place from 3:45 to 5 p.m. today, February 25, 2009, at PSJA High School Gymnasium.
Funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, February 26, 2009 at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Pharr. Interment of her cremated remains will take place at 4 p.m. at Palm Valley Memorial Gardens in Pharr.
Memorial contributions for K-9 Rescue Association on behalf of Josie Ayala can be sent to First National Bank, account number 0091074533.
Funeral services are under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan.
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Memories and Condolences
for Josie Ayala
Sponsored by anonymous.
MaryPat
February 19, 2019
On the 10th anniversary of Josie's passing, I am remembering her kind heart and her passion for life. You will always be missed.
Brenda Martinez
December 25, 2010
Coach A,
Words cannot express how honored I am to have met you. You were my coach for 4 years and you were nothing less than a great role model and mentor. I cannot describe the sadness I feel to know tha you are no longer here but know that we will never forget you. Thank you for all that you have done, for your unconditional love and care and most of all for always being yourself. You are greatly loved and missed. See you on the otherside Coach!!!
J.J. AYALA
August 4, 2010
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TIA!!!!! WE WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU DEARLY.
Tamara Hartley (Tammy Johnson)
November 29, 2009
To Josie's Family and Loved Ones,
I am visiting from my home in Oregon, and I just heard the news today. I am deeply saddened that Josie's light has left us. Even though I hadn't seen or spoken with Josie in years, I always expected I would see her again on the softball field some day. I played ball with Josie long ago and counted her as a friend. I am not surprised to see all the wonderful tributes in this guestbook. My life was better for having known her, and I treasure many happy memories. My deepest condolences to all who loved her and were loved by her.
Marty Sanchez
September 15, 2009
Miss Ayala was my couch for 4 year's form austin Jr high thow my high school years she was one amaizing couch and person my heart goes out to her and her family you will be missed, will always remember her smile will carry you in my heart.
Nancy de los Santos
July 10, 2009
coach,
you were an awesome person that was always going that extra mile to make us laugh and keep us working out. You were always there when we most needed you and you never told us no. I still remember you always smiling and giving us a little of that great sence of humor you had. I will miss you and I promise I won't forget you ever !!!!! Thanks for all those wonderful times you gave us !!!!!!I love you!!
joanna palacios lady luky
April 24, 2009
you were an awesome coach and youh helped me stay out of trouble yuh and caoch garza always hepled me with my probles and yuh helped me stop smoking it was the best thing yuh hepled me with in my life and i will miss talking to yuh may youh rest in peace always and forever i love youh deeply and yuh will always be in my heart
erica herrera
April 11, 2009
coach,
even though ur not here with us in person i know ur with us in spirit and always in our hearts.. i had the privelage to be one of ur players for about three years and they were the best. u showed me courage and love..i will take with me all the memories we made on and off the field..it was hard to say goodbye to all the good times and all the laughs..but when we meet again in heaven i hope to be greeted by u with that big smile of yours.
i love u coach and miss u
#6
Cecilia Corral
March 22, 2009
Coach Ayala was a wonderful coach, teacher, and mentor. I had the privilege of meeting her my freshman year, and kept in touch with her throughout my high school years. When I left sports I got very different comments from the different coaches, but her words were always very encouraging. She was very supportive, specially during my senior year, and she played a large role in allowing me to be where I am today. I was saddened to learn of her departure and even more because I would not be able to pay my respects in person. She will remain in my heart forever, and she will be greatly missed.
-"Tally"
Delilah Ruiz
March 19, 2009
I can't believe that you are gone coach Ayala. I remember the fun times we had when i had you as my PE coach. I've been away from the valley too long. But you will always be in my heart. Thank you for being a wonderful person and a great coach. "ONCE A BEAR ALWAYS A BEAR!" R.I.P coach.
A. Garcia
March 10, 2009
Josie
What a great person you were..Honestly you are an example to follow and well I know that you are in a better place in which you deserve to be in.. Thank You for everything!
"SIFUENTES"
March 10, 2009
THERES A MILLION WORDS THAT I CAN SAY 2 U COACH BUT THE MAIN 1 WOULD HAVE TO B "THAT WE MISS U SO MUCH THAT WORDS CAN NOT DESCRIBE HOW MUCH WE MISS U".LAST YEAR I JOINED THE SOFTBALL TEAM U THOUGHT IT WAS GREAT BECASUE I WAS PLAYIN THE SPORT THAT U LOVED.WHEN I WENT UP TO BAT I HEARD U COACH I WAS SUPER NERVOUS. I REMEMBER U HAD TOLD ME NOT TO SWING ONLY IF THE BALL WAS GOOD. I DID U WHAT U TOLD ME AND SURE ENOUGH I GOT TO HIT A BALL. EVEN THOUGH THEY GOT ME OUT I WAS PROUD OF MY SELF AND I WAS HAPPY THAT I GAVE U THAT SMILE THAT U ALWAYS HAD. WHEN I GO BACK TO SCHOOL IM NOT GONNA HEAR "SIFUENTES GET TO CLASS" THANKS COACH.I WILL MISS U AND U WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART. "ONCE A BEAR ALWAYS A BEAR"
LOVE ALWAYS , SAMMY SIFUENTES
Daniel Duran
March 9, 2009
Josie,
I will forever miss you. You touched my heart as no one has ever done before. You were my kindered spirit. I will miss your smile, your laugh, your touch, but most of all YOU.
My bar-b ques will never be the same without you saving ribs for "tomorrows lunch".
I will always love you. You left a very big void in my heart, but am forever greatful of knowing I had the pleasure of being your "tonto"
Debbie Puente
March 9, 2009
To the Ayala Family,
Where do I begin..... I was Josie's athlete at PSJA High School back in '92-96. The first time I met Coach Ayala was in the 8th grade, when her and Coach Billescas came over to Austin Middle School with some high school athletes to tell us about playing sports in high school. I remember her coming up to me and asking me why I was not going to play volleyball for them and my response to her was "I am a runner, I run track and cross country, and do the other sports just to stay in shape" her response to me was give us a chance and come out for volleyball. So I said yes. And I am so thankful I did. I got to share so many memories in high school with her.
I left to college to play on a volleyball scholarship and Josie and Cindy came to as many games as they could. During my college career I was able to become much better friends with Josie and as soon as I could I started working back at PSJA High with Josie as my mentor. We shared so many laughs, lunches, and just great times. Her smile always lit up a room, and she always came out of that room with a new friend.
I along with the rest of the Lady Bear Coaching Staff miss her dearly in our coaching office. It is hard to look across the room and not see her there. She was my hero, and my best friend. I love her dearly.
Jen, Natalie, Iris and myself did get to share her last night here together. We laughed and she beat me at darts. I will never forget your laugh or the was you just were so happy that night.
You will always be in my heart, and I will be seeing you soon.
I LOVE YOU ALWAYS!
Coach Debbie Puente
ashley guzman
March 9, 2009
hey coach you were so amazing. you were like the only teacher who i acutally thought really understand what we teenagers do in life. you'll always be remembered in our thoughts, hearts, and souls. we all love you.
March 8, 2009
To the Ayala family,
Being in the coaching circuit, I have known Josie for about 17 years but 3 years ago I returned to my almamater and had the pleasure of coaching with Josie. My first coaching assignment was to coach Cross-Country, Josie and I build a special bond that year. At that point in time, I realized what a wonderful, generous, genuine individual she was. She taught me the ropes at PSJA so unselfishly and always wanted the best for me, as her colleague. I will never forget how helpful she was to me, she spoiled me and our PE department! I and the staff miss her presence in our coaching office so much.The desk next to me can never be replaced by another individual as fine, humerous,competitive and motivating as her. We look forward to the day we will see each other again. Deb,Jen,Natalie and I
had the privilege of spending her last night with her and it was full of laughter and joy,what a beautiful smile you had that night. I will always cherish that night. I miss you buddy.
Coach Iris Garza
Adolfo Anaya
March 5, 2009
Coach we miss your beautiful smile. I always saw you very happy. I remember you telling me that our boys cross country/track team was doing really good. That always made me feel proud because it involved countless hours of practice, preparation, and time. You were one of the ones that took notice and i thank you for the great memories. We will always miss you.
Maricruz Vasquez
March 5, 2009
she was an amazing coach and mentor i will always miss her and love her dearly. May god bless ur family and i'll see you soon.
love always maricruz vasqauez
Chloe Tapia
March 5, 2009
We miss you so much Coach you are still in our memories. No matter the number of the years that have passed you will remain in our hearts. Thank you for that friendly smile you gave me when i was having a really bad day and for always seeing the good in us.
Love always, chloe
Abigail Escobar
March 5, 2009
We will always remember you coach, you left so many good memories behind, Once in a while when i get down i turn my frown upside down when i think about you.You saw something in me that i never thought I had,You taught me to never give up and to keep moving forward,you also taught me to run with passion and heart,which made me a 4yr Regional Qualifier. You made me feel like a champ, when people doubted me you knew id come around and prove them wrong. THANK YOU COACH, for everything you have done for me.Even though you left this world...You will never leave my heart!!! And your Spirit will always be in our hearts!!!
Once A Bear Always A Bear!!!
[ANOTHER DAY ANOTHER DOLLAR] insider between me and coach ayala=]
Janie Arredondo
March 4, 2009
My heartfelt condolences go out to the Ayala family for your loss. I knew Josie in high school and had not seen her in many years but I will always remember her positive attitude and warm smile. She was always a ray of sunshine when you needed one. She was one of the "good ones" and will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all,
Janie (Dimas)Arredondo
April Sanchez
March 4, 2009
Caoch Ayala we'llnever forget youi only had youfor pe but you were great as ahuman being and my teacher.... i ad alotof fun with youand noone could ever replace you =[
Brianda Cortez
March 4, 2009
Coach Ayala was there for me when I really needed someone to listen, to notice that I wasn't ok. She helped me through that and she took notice when even I didn't know too well what was wrong. To go from seeing her everyday to knowing that she's passed fills my heart with a terrible feeling, but I know deep inside that she is in a better place now and her days on this earth were loved and cherished.
My deepest condolenses,
Brianda Cortez
Abby Cavazos
March 4, 2009
Coach Ayala several wonderful words can be used to describe her. She was by far a great mentor, awesome person, and overall and loved by all. Even though physicaly she is no longer with us we will always keep our memories of her close to heart, and take the lessons taught to us and charish the last bit of knowledge she has left us with. Thank you for everything. We love you and forever will miss you. May you rest in peace.
judy tapia
March 3, 2009
My daughter enjoyed coach Ayala,she said she had a great sense of humor,you need to have that in life.Laughter is the best medicine always remember that when you are thinking of her. Enjoy life!
Maria Tamez
March 3, 2009
Josie was a lovable teacher to my daughter
when she was in high school. She was helpful and took good care of her.
Around three weeks before the accident,
I remember I was talking to her at the copy room. She was giving me words of confort when I shared with her my health problems. She told me to have faith in the Lord because he loves us very much and that he is always with us. That day, was the last hug we gave to each other as if was the last goodbye.
With deep sympathy, Mrs. tamez
March 3, 2009
To The Ayala Family,
I send you my deepest condolences. I had the great pleasure of working with Josie when I was the the Elementary Principal at Valley View back in the 80's. She was a great coach that all the students enjoyed working with. Even though I had not seen Josie in many years, I will always have wonderful memories of her. She will always be in my heart.
Norma Anzaldua, ECISD
Ofelia Peña
March 2, 2009
To the Ayala Family, I send you my deepest condolences. Josie was a great woman, teacher and mentor. I had the pleasure to work with Josie for the past 15 years and I loved her positive attitude even when times were hard.
Josie, you are now our angel and I know that you will keep an eye on PSJA High School.
We will miss you and you will always be in our hearts. GO BEARS!!
PSJA High School
March 2, 2009
A wonderful person whom everyone will remember forever. She cared so much for our students and in the worst of times, she always smiled for us. We will always remember! We love you and miss you! We will see you again.
lori dellacroce
March 2, 2009
To the Ayala Family my deepest condolences my prayers and thoughts are with you..Josie touched many of our lives in so MANY DIFFERENT ways ..I will miss her smile and wisdome and the faith she preached to us all...
you will be missed...but knowing that there is a new angel in heaven watching over us gives comfort...and the lives you helped keep going ..in them your kindness will live on...
Flor Lopez
March 2, 2009
Coach, even thogh you are no longer with us you will always be present in my heart. i wish i could've told you this words while you were still with us. You were, are, and will be my example to follow. I look up to you so much. And the only thing i regret not doing while you were still here is not telling you that not only did i see you as my coach, but also as a mom. I will greatly miss you, but this is not a goodbye it's just a see you later.
Bo
February 28, 2009
Josie, although I had not spoken to you in a long time, I live everyday teaching & coaching in the manner in which you taught me. You gave me alot of wonderful tips and great advice beyond the work place. I will forever be greatful, also for giving me the opportunity to work with you & along side you. Thank you, for everything.
To the Ayala Family, she was a beautiful person who unfortunately had to physically leave on such a short notice. She is in heaven though, teaching God and his angels how to play ball. :)
Emanuel Pruneda
February 28, 2009
I trully loved couch Ayala, her humor sence, her ability to listen to others when they have trobles, her teaches ways. but theres something i will always remember, she liked the song "Rayando el Sol" from Mana and I had the priviledge to play that song for her in one of her health classes. Siempre tendra un lugar en mi corazon Coach. La extrano mucho pero se que ahora esta en un lugar mejor. Gracias por todos esos consejos que me dio durante mi carrera en PSJA High, gracias por todas esas sonrisas que nos regalo y lo mas importante Gracias a Dios por ponerla en mi camino y tener un angel tan lindo que me cuido durante mis anos como estudiante en la high school.
Armandina(nina) (peralez)Gonzalez
February 28, 2009
My condolence to the entire Ayala family, I met Josie when I worked at Stinnett's jewelry about 20 years ago, she became a good friend after telling her I knew her sister Mary, Mary and I had been in school together in the 5th grade, and I also knew her brothers. She was always smiling, you would become a better person because of her personality and her cheerfulness. She will live in my heart and in my mind. She will be missed deeply. May god give you peace and understanding of why she is gone, All I can think of is God needed an angel with a compasonate heart and a great big smile.
BELIA SOLIS
February 27, 2009
COACH AYALA WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN... I ENJOYED BEING HER ATHELETE MY FOUR YEARS OF HIGH SCHOOL...SHE WAS ALWAYS A GREAT AND HAPPY PERSON TO SPEAK TO...SHE WAS ALWAYS THERE TO LISTEN TO US IF WE HAD ANY PROBLEMS...MY CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO THE AYALA FAMILY........
Leti Tagle
February 27, 2009
My condolences to the Ayala family for their loss. I used to play softball with Josie many years ago. I have alot of fond memories of those times when we were young and care free. We lost touch through the years but i will never forget those times. My prayers are with the family and May Josie rest in peace.
Janie Rendon
February 27, 2009
I will always remember Josie Ayala she was a great person.Will always keep her in my prayers and will never be forgetten.
Well miss you!!!!!!
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Angie Gutierrez
February 27, 2009
Josie was helping us during PSJA High School pre-registration, and I was taking pictures of the staff and students. I asked if I could take a picture of her, and she kept turning her head away. I asked, "Josie, what if all of you coaches get in the shot?" She reluctantly agreed and said, "What if I don't like it?" I answered, "Well, I'll delete it, OK?" Of course the pictures were not deleted. Here she is with Coach Iris Garza and Coach Roy Garcia II. Then at the end of the day I snapped a final picture of her. She looked tired and sleepy - but she was still a trooper! Never leaving until the very end!
We have many happy memories of Josie. There are so many people who have worked and have had the honor of passing through the doors of PSJA High School. Some years ago, we welcomed Peter Trevino to our staff. We had planned to give him a gift basket at our Open House. I had purchased a lot of expensive pens and school supplies to raffle off to one lucky teacher. Well Josie saw the basket and fell in love with the supplies and really wanted to win. She kept telling me, "I want those pens." I told her, "Well maybe you'll win, Josie." "But I really want those pens!" she kept saying. I finally relented responding, "Okay Josie. You're going to win, OK?...Get it???...Just go over there and sit down and don't act all obvious!" So when the time for the drawing came, I miraculously picked out her name "JOSIE AYALA!!!" She came strolling up to get the basket! She was acting all happy. Then we noticed that during the whole time we were planning the coup, her nephew JJ Ayala had been watching us! He began accusing us of cheating...That is one of my favorite memories of her and making her happy was all that mattered!
This past summer, I decided to take the class pictures that I had in my office and place them in a prominent place located behind our main administrative area here at school. I stenciled the phrase "Once a Bear, Always a Bear!" Josie walked in and saw me on the ladder and asked, "What are you doing now?" I told her what I planned to do. She said, "That's great!" The next day she came back and noticed a black and white picture of 1974 Graduates of PSJA High School that I had hung on the mural. She kept staring at all the faces on the picture. I jokingly said, "Hey! That's one of the few black and whites that we still have here!" She started laughing and called me over. She said, "Come over here. Do you know who this is?" I stared at the face in the picture, and we both started laughing! "Josie is that you?" She answered, "Yes, but you better not say anything!" I told her I was going to blow up her face and show it to the whole staff with the phrase "Where's Waldo?" She said, "You better not!" I then went to my office and about 1 hour later came back down. I see Josie walking with her picture to show her friend and our colleague Rosie Diaz. I told her, "Josie! What are you doing? You better put that picture back!" She laughs and says, "I was just showing her my class!" We all started laughing....
TAKS testing is always so stressful for everyone. That's why one year Cindy Billescas and I decided to have Josie help us with teacher assignments. We warned her telling her, "OK Josie, everyone mysteriously gets sick the day before the test and are unable to come to work! Your main duty will be to replace test administrators if we have to!" Man! Josie was the best teacher assigner! She was able to pull teachers out of hats and replace them! Cindy and I were all impressed! She sat there in front of Cindy's computer screen and created testing magic! We told her, "Josie! You need to get your masters and become an administrator!" She said, "No." She was always so humble... So I know where you are now Josie! So I'm going to ask you for a big favor! Please, please tell GOD to remember us during this TAKS testing administration! We love you and will always remember you and the memories that you have given so many of us!
Sandra Sosa
February 27, 2009
We would always remember Coach Josie Ayala as one of the best coaches. We love her and we miss her.
Carlos Vargas
February 27, 2009
Ayala Family:
I am saddened by the lost of a great person. Josie was known, as being compassionate and always there for those in need. Her legacy as a terrific coach will never be forgotten, but most importantly, the hearts and minds of those she touched will live forever. May the Lord our God be with you during this time and may He provide wisdom to understand His plans.
Respectfully
Carlos Vargas & Family
Teresa Woodard
February 26, 2009
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lynda Martinez-Cortez
February 26, 2009
Coach Ayala was my coach back in the 90's for track and cross country. She also worked with my brother-in-law at Valley View School. She was always smiling and having a good time. My thoughts and prayers go out the the Ayala Family. She will be deeply missed by all. May god bless you in this time of need. Just remember that she will always be with you.
Jose Vasquez
February 26, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Karina Gaona
February 26, 2009
Dear Coach Ayala,
One too many times you taught me a lesson.
Always smiling joking around loving us as your own.Always there every morning as we prepared to run out and strengthen ourselves.Getting the best of us in every stride.
You were there for me when i went through a hard time and gave me advice.
2 years of unforgetable memories i will hold forever.
i wrote this for you:
Your words guided us through the right,
Making you a star shining so bright.
Never showing sadness, yet a smile,
Pushing us hard as we ran that mile.
Your motivation was beyond the best,
Making you someone unique from the rest.
Your words of wisdom have helped us all along,
Showing us life’s tough, and you have to be strong.
You fought till’ the end…yet didn’t survive,
But no matter what your memory will forever be alive.
your in a better placee, and from now and on youll be forever in my heart.
love you and miss u...
Monica McCormick
February 26, 2009
My condolences to the Ayala family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God grant you peace during this tough time.
Maria Luisa and Hermila Sanchez
February 26, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Victoria Flores
February 26, 2009
Dear Coach,
As days go by you are always in my thoughts.The courage you gave me to not give up is always going to be there every single day that goes by.Your smile, laughter, and your love is never going to fade away from my heart.A thought that is going to be in my heart as well is when you would always see me you would always ask me how Louie and I have been.Coach please watch over me everyday and protect me.Theo pportunity i had to meet u was such a wonderful thing because if i wouldnt have met u my life would not have changed.Coach I LOVE YOU AND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART..ONCE LAST THOUGHT COACH, PLEASE SAVE A SPOT IN HEAVEN FOR ME
LOVE YOU ALWAYS & FOREVER,
VICTORIA FLORES
(PSJA CHEERLEADER/SOFTBALL PLAYER)
Ivonne Padron
February 26, 2009
I never got to know Coach Josie Ayala, her name was familiar to me and at some time I may have seen her around in school, but I never got to share something so big with her as all those who now grieve over her death. However, the difference she's made in other
people's lives and everything she's done to help others has touched my heart. Now she watches over each and every one of who she left on earth to finish what she started. Your memory will forever lie here in the grounds of PSJA High school and live in the hearts of the entire student body. My thoughts and prayers go to her family and everybody who loved her. We’ll miss you Coach Ayala. Te quedremos Por Siempre!!
Sincerely,
Ivonne Padron
krissy trevino
February 26, 2009
she was a good person and i will miss her dearly......... i will never forget her.
February 26, 2009
Your memories will always be cherished.
Rebecca A. Luna
February 26, 2009
Coach Ayala you will be missed by all of us here at PSJA specially all of us working security.
Gilberto Carrizales &
Security Staff
Y. Bustos
February 26, 2009
Coach Ayala,
Even though you are gone, your memories will for always be cherished in our hearts. I will never forget those time when you participapted in the Teacher/Student Tennis Tournament...(You had won 1st place! =]) Those are one of the most memorable moments I have of you....and that is how i will always remember you...as a caring person who always saw life different from others...to have fun, live you life to the fullest, and always ALWAYS try new things.
always miss you; YYB
BIBI ORTIZ
February 26, 2009
COACH AYALA I'M SO GLAD THAT I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE ONE OF YOUR ATHLETES. YOU TAUGHT ME SO MUCH IN THE ONE YEAR THAT I WAS THERE. I'VE ALWAYS REGRETED NOT STAYING THERE TO PLAY BALL UNDER YOU. I LOVED THE WAY YOU COACHED, ALWAYS POSITIVE NEVER NEGATIVE! I LOVED THAT ABOUT YOU...YOU ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON YOUR FACE! IT WAS NICE TO SEE ALL THE PSJA STUDENTS, STAFF AND COMMUNITY AT PSJA HIGH. THERE WERE SO MANY COACH!! YOU TOUCHED ALOT OF PEOPLE...YOU WILL BE MISSED VERY MUCH...BUT YOU WILL NEVER EVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!!
?-BIBI ORTIZ #12 BEARS 97'
WOLVERINES 97'-00'
Rachel Rivera
February 26, 2009
Ayala Family:
Josie and I were best friends growing up. We hung out at your grandmother's house across from the recreation center in Pharr. Of course during the years, we parted and went our separate ways until in the mid 90s, we ran into each other at the bowling alley. It seemed like we had just seen each other yesterday. Josie and I were best friends again reminiscing and enjoying bowling. Josie has left an empty space in my heart, but the joy,admiration and respect I have for her will always be with me. Josie, you will be missed more than you will ever know by many, many people!! You are now in peace. I hope that the Ayala family will also find peace in such a great loss. The family has my deepest condolensces and respect. May God bless them!!
Elaine Mendoza-Ramos
February 26, 2009
Gloria & Sisters... I know you girls are going through a lot right now knowing that one of your own just left you. Just remember that Josie is always going to be sleeping in the room next door. If you ever need to talk to her just go into the room next door where she would be with arms wide open listening to what you have to say. Be strong for the kids and just take it one day at a time. I will always be here for all of you in your times of need. I love you girls...and please be strong...
Karina Bazan
February 26, 2009
Cooach Ayala, I am blessed to have known you as a coach, colleague, and friend. You are greatly missed, but we rejoice in knowing that God has another angel there by His side. You will live on forever in the hearts of all the students and staff of PSJA that are fortunate to have known such a beautiful person.
Micaela (Mikki) Cruz- Salazar
February 26, 2009
Coach Ayala:
You will be deeply missed.
To The Ayala Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Irma Flores
February 26, 2009
To the family of Josie, my deepest condolences in the loss of a beautiful person. May you find comfort in all the memories you shared with her. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
With deepest sympathy....
FLOR SANTOS
February 26, 2009
WE ARE SORRY TO HEAR THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE AYALA FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
FROM EX GRADUATES OF PSJA HS
GENARO CAVAZOS SRS.1977
PLANO, TEXAS
FLOR IDALIA CAVAZOS SRS.1982
GARLAND,TX
Blanca Raya
February 26, 2009
Although i didnt know coach too well, it touched me when i heard of her death. she was my volleyball coach my freshman year before i decided to join JROTC, but i still remember her in a very good way. everytime i saw her she always had a smile on her face and ahe was always encouraging her athletes to do their best and to never give up.
She was such an amazing person, i hope that out of this terrible tragedy, you end up with the fondest of memories, which sadly is all we have.
Her spirt will never die, her memory will live on, her legacy will be remembered.
My deepest condolences and my deepest sorrows go out to you in this time of need.
Love and best wishes... the entire PSJA High School family.
GABRIEL & MARY AVENDAñO
February 26, 2009
AYALA FAMILY, OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
Mabel Canales
February 26, 2009
Josie Ayala was an excellent human being with the biggest heart I've ever met, she was always there with her encouraging words and unforgetable smile..epecially when you felt like there was no way out..she was always there for everyone in need..now it's our turn and show our greatest respect to a Great Woman than means alot to many people. An angel to all.
Miss you and Loving you,
Mabel
lucy alvarado
February 26, 2009
to the ayala family i am very sorry for what happened.She was my teacher and a wonderful person that you will never forget her kind words and the way she treated you.she made you feel more important than anybody.Coach you will never be forgoten and we will always love you. WE LOVE YOU CHOACH AYALA!!!!!
Cynthia Valdez
February 26, 2009
You were such a wonderful person Josie, I am so happy and proud to have crossed paths with you. You left a very lasting immpression on me, and I will never forget that.
Lilian Villarreal
February 26, 2009
Ayala Family:
As a first year teacher, I was never privileged to have met her or cross but five words with each other. I can say though that I have only heard nothing but great things about coach Ayala. My prayers are with her and her family, and may her legacy always shine here at PSJA High School.
Lilian Villarreal
Jessica Gutierrez
February 25, 2009
The world lost a wonderful caring woman ... Josie touched many lives and many hearts..... there are countless students and athletes whose lives she changed for the better..... so many people learned from her kind heart to be better people!!..... Josie, you will forever be in our hearts and missed by MANY!!!!
Love always,
Jess
Rosemary Yzaguirre
February 25, 2009
To the family and the PSJA community ref: Josie Ayala, my deepest condolences in the lost of a great educator and loving person. The heart and soul of PSJA feels like it's completely torn. But in the mist of pain, comes the comfort that we all had the opportunity to have been touched by her loving ways.
Santa Hernandez
February 25, 2009
To the family and friends of Josie, may the lord be with you in these painful time in your life. No one is capable of replacing such a passionate person. Now we all know the wings on the track shoe are Josie's angel wings.
Diana (aka Shaggy) Romero
February 25, 2009
To the family of Josie Ayala, my heart goes out to you. I pray that you will find comfort while reading the many ways Josie had an impact on everyone who knew her. I played softball with Josie for many years, and she was always someone people could lean on. She always had a smile on her face, worked hard at what she did, and always had a way of cheering me on. I did not work with her, but i did see her at softball tourn. with her team, and she would always say,"Here I am, doing what I love." Softball was in her heart and I truly believe her athletes knew that. I will miss seeing her bright smile. Josie, I know you will still be looking over your teams from Heaven! May God Bless you.
Nyrma Perez
February 25, 2009
Ayala Family,
Your loss is our loss at P.S.J.A. H.S. The first person that I meet at my campus was Josie. She was a great listener and always had a smile on her face. Our prayers go out to you. There is another angel in heaven!
Norma Contreras
February 25, 2009
To The Ayala Family,
I've known Josie since High School. I'm in New Orleans working and I was shocked and saddened to hear of her death. Josie will always be remembered by her kind heart and competative spirit. I'll miss her, as im sure everyone that has known her will. My thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of grief.
CORINA MARTINEZ-MUNOZ
February 25, 2009
TO THE AYALA FAMILY, MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY & CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO YOU ON THIS TIME OF SORROW, I'M SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF SUCH A WONDERFUL PERSON. COACH AYALA WAS ASSIGNED AS MY COACH BACK IN '92 AND ALTHOUGH SHE WAS MY COACH FOR JUST A WHILE I DIDN'T GET TO KNOW HER ALL THAT WELL, BUT ALWAYS SEEING HER AROUND CAMPUS I COULD SEE THAT SHE WAS A VERY CARING PERSON WITH EVERYONE. I'M SADDEDNED TO KNOW THAT SHE IS NO LONGER WITH US, SHE WILL DEARLY BE MISSED. I'LL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU COACH AYALA. REST IN PEACE AND GOD BLESS YOU. MAY GOD ALSO BLESS EACH AND EVERY ONE OF HER FAMILY MEMBERS. LOVE ALWAYS, CORINA MARTINEZ-MUNOZ
Karen Whitlock Houts
February 25, 2009
To the Ayala Family,
I gratuated with Josie back in 1975. She was a person who always made you feel good. She always made me laugh. I remember her like it was yesterday. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Veronica(Betty) Garza
February 25, 2009
Josie, you touched so many people throughout your life that your memory will live on for ages to come. You will be greatly missed.
"We never lose the ones we love. For, even though they're gone, within the hearts of those who care, their memory lingers on"
To the Ayala family and all those close to Josie, May all the warm and special memories you shared with her stay with you and bring you comfort through the days ahead. With deepest sympathy...
Betty Garza
Carlos
February 25, 2009
Coach Ayala was more than a tremendous teacher, she was a great individual with an even greater view of life. "if you reach just one invividual, you have made a difference" was one of the many words shared by coach when i first had the priveledge to knowing her during her Valley View days. She will never be forgotten and PSJA has lost an incredible person. You will always be in our thoughts.....
Amanda Garza
February 25, 2009
Ayala family,
I'm saddened for the loss of such a fine person. I will keep Josie in my thoughts and prayers. It's been a while since I last saw Josie. We worked together at Valley View Elem.and Jr. High. She always had a smile for everyone,a helping hand,a shoulder to cry on,an opened mind to understand everyone that need help. We shared breakfast tacos and lunch and lots of laughs. Josie, my friend you'll be missed and are loved by all who had the privilege to have met you. Rest in peace Josie !!! I love you.
Amanda Garza, Layton,Utah
Mr. & Mrs. Eric Pena & Family
February 25, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Tilly Longoria
February 25, 2009
Josie, you were the GREATEST friend and may I say half sister to ALL of us, the Chapa family. We will miss the times we got together to play chalupa, your saying "Say No More" will always live in our hearts. Your loving smile would always make us forget all our worries. To the Ayala Family, our condolences are with you. Josie lives on in our hearts. Go in peace Sis.
Christine Farias- Cantu
February 25, 2009
Coach Ayala,
you will be missed by all the students (class of 95) that you have worked with, my deepest sympathy goes out to the Ayala Family May god bless you all. Know it is time to go home to the lord.
Gilbert & Olivia Herrera
February 25, 2009
To Ayala Family & Relatives:
Our prayers are with you during this time of grief. Josie will continue to live with us as she touched so many, especially our students. We know that she is in a greater place with Our Lord and will be looking over us each and every day.
God Bless everyone of you.
Hilda Billescas
February 25, 2009
Josie, I will always remember your smile.You were such a beautiful person a great friend to me and my family.Thank you for the memories. We love you!
MaryPat Strong
February 25, 2009
Josie,
You will be sorely missed by all who knew you. You live on in all of us because you have touched our souls with your love and kindness. Although I didn't see you often, when we did see each other it was as though no time had passed. I am kinder for having known you. You are proof that kindness can change the world. I will miss you, my friend.
Yvonne Munoz
February 25, 2009
Having Coach Ayala as a mentor for six years was a blessing. I will miss her and keep her in my prayers. Josie, keep looking out for us through "the holes in the floor of heaven".
Azennette Saldana (Lara)
February 25, 2009
My deepest thoughts and condolences to the family. I remember Josie when we were still in school at PSJA. She was 3 yrs younger. I remember how athletic she was and such a nice/giving person. She will be greatly missed by everyone. Unforeseen occurances befall everyone. I pray to God in heaven that you will have the peace knowing that she is resting only till the resurrection. Jesus promised that all those in the memorial tombs would listen to his voice and come out once again. What a marvelous hope for our future. God bless you all.
noelia salas
February 25, 2009
to the ayala family, our deepest condolenes from the salas and martinez family. we all loved josie, she was very much admired by all of us,always giving a helping hand whenerver needed. she will be forever missed. friendships like her's are very rare.
Ruth Lopez
February 25, 2009
Coach Ayala,
You will be deeply missed. You had a gift of reaching students and connecting with them which is something I always admired and hope to have as I become a teacher. Thank you for your kindness and for being apart of the wonderful memories I have at PSJA. I pray blessings and comfort for your family as they celebrate your life!
Lisa Lopez
February 25, 2009
I was saddened to hear that Coach Ayala passed away. She was a person whom was always looking out for the best interest in her students. I had the privilege to be in atheletics with her during my freshmen year at PSJA high back in '95. May she rest in peace now and may her memory live on. God Bless the Ayala family on this great loss.
Christina Sanchez
February 25, 2009
Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Velma Alvarez
February 25, 2009
Josie you will be missed by all your friends. Though we would go long periods of time without seeing each other we always remained friends. Thanks for being that wonderful friend to everyone you will live in our hearts forever.
Robert (Bobby) Rutledge
February 25, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies and may god bless your family in this time of sorrow
Regina Trevino-Lyons
February 25, 2009
Coach, I wish I could be there to pay my respects to you! I will always remember what a fire cracker you were as my coach for 4 years. You knew exactly how to push me to become a better athlete. You will be missed. Thank you for all the great memories.
Raul MEDRANO
February 25, 2009
To the Ayala Family our very deepest condolenes on the loss of your beloved sister Medrano Family (El Paso,TX)
Isa and Yoyo Izaguirre
February 25, 2009
Julio, Elizabeth, and all of Josie's Family and friends, please accept our deepest condolences. Our prayers and our thoughts are with you. I met Josie when we worked together at Valley View in 1987-89. We immediately became good friends. I am thankful to have been blessed in knowing her. She was truly a 'giver'. May she Rest in Peace In God's arms, and May God give you Love and Peace. "Yeah, though I walk through the Valley of the Shadow of Death, I will Fear no evil for Thou art with me."
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