Maria E. Ayala
April 15, 1936 - February 13, 2021
Maria E. Ayala, age 85, beloved widow of the Late Juan Ayala has responded to the call of her Lord on February 13, 2021 in her home while in the care of her children who never left her side. Maria was a beautiful woman full of life. The daughter of the late Sebastian Santiago and the late Francisca Ortega who was born in Toa Alta, Puerto Rico but at an early age, came to the United States where she resided in Brooklyn, NY and after marrying her beloved husband, relocated to Connecticut; If you met Maria you never forgot Maria, her joy, her heart, her spirit was one which made a mark wherever she went, whatever she did, and the Love she shared was demonstrated in everything she touched. Maria was a woman of faith who Loved the Lord with all her heart, mind and soul. Every morning, mid day and evening, her focus in life was praying without ceasing. Praying for those who were sick, praying for those who were healthy, praying for her family, praying for her church, praying for her friends, praying non stop day and night and undoubtedly even praying for any enemies. Nothing could take her away from the passion she had for Christ. She was a active, vital Member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church for over 60 years. She was part of the Cofrada of the St. Mary's Church and part of the Hijas de Maria. She Loved singing to the Lord, and the endless words that can be used could never be enough to describe the dedication and conviction she had in her heart that her Lord and Savior was always by her side. Maria had a blessed pair of hands who would always help many who would somehow have the need to relocate joints because of injuries, assist in relieving pain and ultimately had no reservation in helping anyone who needed her blessed touch. Maria had such grace that would always have arms full of love to embrace everyone around her, not just like any other person, but a special touch, with unconditional Love like the Lord always placed in her heart. She never cared about anything which some would possibly describe someone as being "different" because in her eyes, everyone was just someone she can love, someone she can give to, someone to welcome and many admit that there are very few with the heart Maria had. She instilled her faith in the heart of her family throughout her life, where today they understand that with God they have everything without Him they lack it all. There wasn't much Maria wanted and even in the most recent of times her family would ask about providing her things which were considered things to make life more comfortable or easier to accomplish things, regardless, none of those things she wanted, and her only response was "I'm fine, I don't need that, I don't need anything but allowing me the time to pray." If you were blessed in knowing Maria, you knew in your heart, in your mind, in your spirit that her Prayers were heard, that you had been presented frequently to God for his protection, for his favor and his non stop blessings. She traveled throughout many places throughout different areas of the world, one thing she enjoyed doing as much as she could. Of course, as years passed and her health became challenged, she could not travel to the extent she had done, but those memories she had were those things she cherished in her heart. She loved her family and considered each and every one of them the light of her eyes. As years passed, the light of her eyes never dimmed, but that same light all her children, Grandchildren and Great grandchildren saw in her. Her position as " Matriarch of the Family" was one she lived up to, but raising the bar to levels hard to reach for future generations! Besides her love, her food and home, she knew the best thing she can give her entire family was the prayers for them in everything they did, everywhere they went, every possible moment she could. Maria will be sadly missed by all and a great loss for the entire St. Mary's Parish Community and in the City of Bridgeport as a whole.
Maria is survived by her children, Myrna Reyes and her spouse Edgar, Nelson Ayala and his fiance Fiona and Milton Ayala and his spouse Jeanette Nieves Ayala; her grandchildren Edgar Reyes, Jr. and his spouse Kelly, Yasmine Reyes and her spouse Angel Espada, Nelson Ayala, Jr., Gianna Ayala, Augustine Perez, Jr. and Sasha M. Nieves; Her great grandchildren Jaylene Reyes, Olivia Reyes, Gracie Reyes and Adriel Espada; her siblings Sebastian Santiago, Jr. and Sister Ana T. Laureano; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and endless friends whom will sorely miss her.
A Precious Gem is hard to find. A precious Gem could never be replaced. That precious Gem many called Maria, today is undoubtedly basking in God's Never ending Grace! Until we see you again!
Friends are invited to attend calling hours on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 from 5:30 P.M.- 8:00 P.M. at the Funeraria Luz de Paz, 426 East Washington Avenue, Bridgeport, CT;
A Mass of Christian Burial is planned for Thursday, February 18, 2021 beginning at 10:00 A.M. DIRECTLY At St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, 25 Sherman Street, Bridgeport, CT followed by interment in the Lakeview Cemetery, Bridgeport, CT
Funeraria Luz de Paz
April 15, 1936 - February 13, 2021
Maria E. Ayala, age 85, beloved widow of the Late Juan Ayala has responded to the call of her Lord on February 13, 2021 in her home while in the care of her children who never left her side. Maria was a beautiful woman full of life. The daughter of the late Sebastian Santiago and the late Francisca Ortega who was born in Toa Alta, Puerto Rico but at an early age, came to the United States where she resided in Brooklyn, NY and after marrying her beloved husband, relocated to Connecticut; If you met Maria you never forgot Maria, her joy, her heart, her spirit was one which made a mark wherever she went, whatever she did, and the Love she shared was demonstrated in everything she touched. Maria was a woman of faith who Loved the Lord with all her heart, mind and soul. Every morning, mid day and evening, her focus in life was praying without ceasing. Praying for those who were sick, praying for those who were healthy, praying for her family, praying for her church, praying for her friends, praying non stop day and night and undoubtedly even praying for any enemies. Nothing could take her away from the passion she had for Christ. She was a active, vital Member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church for over 60 years. She was part of the Cofrada of the St. Mary's Church and part of the Hijas de Maria. She Loved singing to the Lord, and the endless words that can be used could never be enough to describe the dedication and conviction she had in her heart that her Lord and Savior was always by her side. Maria had a blessed pair of hands who would always help many who would somehow have the need to relocate joints because of injuries, assist in relieving pain and ultimately had no reservation in helping anyone who needed her blessed touch. Maria had such grace that would always have arms full of love to embrace everyone around her, not just like any other person, but a special touch, with unconditional Love like the Lord always placed in her heart. She never cared about anything which some would possibly describe someone as being "different" because in her eyes, everyone was just someone she can love, someone she can give to, someone to welcome and many admit that there are very few with the heart Maria had. She instilled her faith in the heart of her family throughout her life, where today they understand that with God they have everything without Him they lack it all. There wasn't much Maria wanted and even in the most recent of times her family would ask about providing her things which were considered things to make life more comfortable or easier to accomplish things, regardless, none of those things she wanted, and her only response was "I'm fine, I don't need that, I don't need anything but allowing me the time to pray." If you were blessed in knowing Maria, you knew in your heart, in your mind, in your spirit that her Prayers were heard, that you had been presented frequently to God for his protection, for his favor and his non stop blessings. She traveled throughout many places throughout different areas of the world, one thing she enjoyed doing as much as she could. Of course, as years passed and her health became challenged, she could not travel to the extent she had done, but those memories she had were those things she cherished in her heart. She loved her family and considered each and every one of them the light of her eyes. As years passed, the light of her eyes never dimmed, but that same light all her children, Grandchildren and Great grandchildren saw in her. Her position as " Matriarch of the Family" was one she lived up to, but raising the bar to levels hard to reach for future generations! Besides her love, her food and home, she knew the best thing she can give her entire family was the prayers for them in everything they did, everywhere they went, every possible moment she could. Maria will be sadly missed by all and a great loss for the entire St. Mary's Parish Community and in the City of Bridgeport as a whole.
Maria is survived by her children, Myrna Reyes and her spouse Edgar, Nelson Ayala and his fiance Fiona and Milton Ayala and his spouse Jeanette Nieves Ayala; her grandchildren Edgar Reyes, Jr. and his spouse Kelly, Yasmine Reyes and her spouse Angel Espada, Nelson Ayala, Jr., Gianna Ayala, Augustine Perez, Jr. and Sasha M. Nieves; Her great grandchildren Jaylene Reyes, Olivia Reyes, Gracie Reyes and Adriel Espada; her siblings Sebastian Santiago, Jr. and Sister Ana T. Laureano; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and endless friends whom will sorely miss her.
A Precious Gem is hard to find. A precious Gem could never be replaced. That precious Gem many called Maria, today is undoubtedly basking in God's Never ending Grace! Until we see you again!
Friends are invited to attend calling hours on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 from 5:30 P.M.- 8:00 P.M. at the Funeraria Luz de Paz, 426 East Washington Avenue, Bridgeport, CT;
A Mass of Christian Burial is planned for Thursday, February 18, 2021 beginning at 10:00 A.M. DIRECTLY At St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, 25 Sherman Street, Bridgeport, CT followed by interment in the Lakeview Cemetery, Bridgeport, CT
Funeraria Luz de Paz
Maria E. Ayala
April 15, 1936 - February 13, 2021
Maria E. Ayala, age 85, beloved widow of the Late Juan Ayala has responded to the call of her Lord on February 13, 2021 in her home while in the care of her children who never left her side. Maria was a beautiful woman full of life. The daughter of the late Sebastian Santiago and the late Francisca Ortega who was born in Toa Alta, Puerto Rico but at an early age, came to the United States where she resided in Brooklyn, NY and after marrying her beloved husband, relocated to Connecticut; If you met Maria you never forgot Maria, her joy, her heart, her spirit was one which made a mark wherever she went, whatever she did, and the Love she shared was demonstrated in everything she touched. Maria was a woman of faith who Loved the Lord with all her heart, mind and soul. Every morning, mid day and evening, her focus in life was praying without ceasing. Praying for those who were sick, praying for those who were healthy, praying for her family, praying for her church, praying for her friends, praying non stop day and night and undoubtedly even praying for any enemies. Nothing could take her away from the passion she had for Christ. She was a active, vital Member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church for over 60 years. She was part of the Cofrada of the St. Mary's Church and part of the Hijas de Maria. She Loved singing to the Lord, and the endless words that can be used could never be enough to describe the dedication and conviction she had in her heart that her Lord and Savior was always by her side. Maria had a blessed pair of hands who would always help many who would somehow have the need to relocate joints because of injuries, assist in relieving pain and ultimately had no reservation in helping anyone who needed her blessed touch. Maria had such grace that would always have arms full of love to embrace everyone around her, not just like any other person, but a special touch, with unconditional Love like the Lord always placed in her heart. She never cared about anything which some would possibly describe someone as being "different" because in her eyes, everyone was just someone she can love, someone she can give to, someone to welcome and many admit that there are very few with the heart Maria had. She instilled her faith in the heart of her family throughout her life, where today they understand that with God they have everything without Him they lack it all. There wasn't much Maria wanted and even in the most recent of times her family would ask about providing her things which were considered things to make life more comfortable or easier to accomplish things, regardless, none of those things she wanted, and her only response was "I'm fine, I don't need that, I don't need anything but allowing me the time to pray." If you were blessed in knowing Maria, you knew in your heart, in your mind, in your spirit that her Prayers were heard, that you had been presented frequently to God for his protection, for his favor and his non stop blessings. She traveled throughout many places throughout different areas of the world, one thing she enjoyed doing as much as she could. Of course, as years passed and her health became challenged, she could not travel to the extent she had done, but those memories she had were those things she cherished in her heart. She loved her family and considered each and every one of them the light of her eyes. As years passed, the light of her eyes never dimmed, but that same light all her children, Grandchildren and Great grandchildren saw in her. Her position as " Matriarch of the Family" was one she lived up to, but raising the bar to levels hard to reach for future generations! Besides her love, her food and home, she knew the best thing she can give her entire family was the prayers for them in everything they did, everywhere they went, every possible moment she could. Maria will be sadly missed by all and a great loss for the entire St. Mary's Parish Community and in the City of Bridgeport as a whole.
Maria is survived by her children, Myrna Reyes and her spouse Edgar, Nelson Ayala and his fiance Fiona and Milton Ayala and his spouse Jeanette Nieves Ayala; her grandchildren Edgar Reyes, Jr. and his spouse Kelly, Yasmine Reyes and her spouse Angel Espada, Nelson Ayala, Jr., Gianna Ayala, Augustine Perez, Jr. and Sasha M. Nieves; Her great grandchildren Jaylene Reyes, Olivia Reyes, Gracie Reyes and Adriel Espada; her siblings Sebastian Santiago, Jr. and Sister Ana T. Laureano; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and endless friends whom will sorely miss her.
A Precious Gem is hard to find. A precious Gem could never be replaced. That precious Gem many called Maria, today is undoubtedly basking in God's Never ending Grace! Until we see you again!
Friends are invited to attend calling hours on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 from 5:30 P.M.- 8:00 P.M. at the Funeraria Luz de Paz, 426 East Washington Avenue, Bridgeport, CT;
A Mass of Christian Burial is planned for Thursday, February 18, 2021 beginning at 10:00 A.M. DIRECTLY At St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, 25 Sherman Street, Bridgeport, CT followed by interment in the Lakeview Cemetery, Bridgeport, CT
Funeraria Luz de Paz
April 15, 1936 - February 13, 2021
Maria E. Ayala, age 85, beloved widow of the Late Juan Ayala has responded to the call of her Lord on February 13, 2021 in her home while in the care of her children who never left her side. Maria was a beautiful woman full of life. The daughter of the late Sebastian Santiago and the late Francisca Ortega who was born in Toa Alta, Puerto Rico but at an early age, came to the United States where she resided in Brooklyn, NY and after marrying her beloved husband, relocated to Connecticut; If you met Maria you never forgot Maria, her joy, her heart, her spirit was one which made a mark wherever she went, whatever she did, and the Love she shared was demonstrated in everything she touched. Maria was a woman of faith who Loved the Lord with all her heart, mind and soul. Every morning, mid day and evening, her focus in life was praying without ceasing. Praying for those who were sick, praying for those who were healthy, praying for her family, praying for her church, praying for her friends, praying non stop day and night and undoubtedly even praying for any enemies. Nothing could take her away from the passion she had for Christ. She was a active, vital Member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church for over 60 years. She was part of the Cofrada of the St. Mary's Church and part of the Hijas de Maria. She Loved singing to the Lord, and the endless words that can be used could never be enough to describe the dedication and conviction she had in her heart that her Lord and Savior was always by her side. Maria had a blessed pair of hands who would always help many who would somehow have the need to relocate joints because of injuries, assist in relieving pain and ultimately had no reservation in helping anyone who needed her blessed touch. Maria had such grace that would always have arms full of love to embrace everyone around her, not just like any other person, but a special touch, with unconditional Love like the Lord always placed in her heart. She never cared about anything which some would possibly describe someone as being "different" because in her eyes, everyone was just someone she can love, someone she can give to, someone to welcome and many admit that there are very few with the heart Maria had. She instilled her faith in the heart of her family throughout her life, where today they understand that with God they have everything without Him they lack it all. There wasn't much Maria wanted and even in the most recent of times her family would ask about providing her things which were considered things to make life more comfortable or easier to accomplish things, regardless, none of those things she wanted, and her only response was "I'm fine, I don't need that, I don't need anything but allowing me the time to pray." If you were blessed in knowing Maria, you knew in your heart, in your mind, in your spirit that her Prayers were heard, that you had been presented frequently to God for his protection, for his favor and his non stop blessings. She traveled throughout many places throughout different areas of the world, one thing she enjoyed doing as much as she could. Of course, as years passed and her health became challenged, she could not travel to the extent she had done, but those memories she had were those things she cherished in her heart. She loved her family and considered each and every one of them the light of her eyes. As years passed, the light of her eyes never dimmed, but that same light all her children, Grandchildren and Great grandchildren saw in her. Her position as " Matriarch of the Family" was one she lived up to, but raising the bar to levels hard to reach for future generations! Besides her love, her food and home, she knew the best thing she can give her entire family was the prayers for them in everything they did, everywhere they went, every possible moment she could. Maria will be sadly missed by all and a great loss for the entire St. Mary's Parish Community and in the City of Bridgeport as a whole.
Maria is survived by her children, Myrna Reyes and her spouse Edgar, Nelson Ayala and his fiance Fiona and Milton Ayala and his spouse Jeanette Nieves Ayala; her grandchildren Edgar Reyes, Jr. and his spouse Kelly, Yasmine Reyes and her spouse Angel Espada, Nelson Ayala, Jr., Gianna Ayala, Augustine Perez, Jr. and Sasha M. Nieves; Her great grandchildren Jaylene Reyes, Olivia Reyes, Gracie Reyes and Adriel Espada; her siblings Sebastian Santiago, Jr. and Sister Ana T. Laureano; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and endless friends whom will sorely miss her.
A Precious Gem is hard to find. A precious Gem could never be replaced. That precious Gem many called Maria, today is undoubtedly basking in God's Never ending Grace! Until we see you again!
Friends are invited to attend calling hours on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 from 5:30 P.M.- 8:00 P.M. at the Funeraria Luz de Paz, 426 East Washington Avenue, Bridgeport, CT;
A Mass of Christian Burial is planned for Thursday, February 18, 2021 beginning at 10:00 A.M. DIRECTLY At St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, 25 Sherman Street, Bridgeport, CT followed by interment in the Lakeview Cemetery, Bridgeport, CT
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