79, died Friday night, April 30, 2010, at Hospice of the Valley. Born in Globe, Arizona; she and Henry T. Ayala were married on October 20, 1951 in Phoenix, AZ. She worked as a waitress for most of her life. Stella and Henry also worked together for the Phoenix Union High School. Stella was a loving wife who cared for Henry in his remaining years as he became ill. She enjoyed spending time with her family and cooking. Preceded in death by her husband Henry T. Ayala and son Richard.
Survived by daughters Lydia Suazo and Sandy Delgado; son-in-law Fred Delgado; brother Daniel Chavez and wife Maria; sisters Jennie Fierro and husband Rico, Connie Madrid; brother-in-law David Garcia; grandchildren Phillip, Rudy, Paul, Danielle Suazo and Freddy, Richard, Jennifer Delgado; great grandchildren Manori, Anthony, Silas, Bella, Athena, River Suazo, Maniya and Nevaeh Aldana, Emma Blakely Delgado; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 5, 2010 from 6:00 – 9:00pm with a Rosary at 7:00pm at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 East Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85018. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, May 6, 2010 at 10:00am at St. Gregory Catholic Church, 3424 N. 18th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85015. Interment will follow at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery.
MaryAnn Little
Hi Lydia,
I am so sorry for your loss. It’s very difficult to lose parents no matter how old you are and no matter how old they are.
Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
Regards,
MaryAnn
David Telles
As you know I thought of Stella as a 2nd mother. I worked side by side with her for 12 years. She is one the most thoughtful person that I have ever known. She always was able to focus on the good things and not the bad. I never saw her turn down a request for support or help.
I now work in Tucson (M-F) on Missile Defense. As such I will not be able to make it to the Visitation, Rosary, or Funeral Mass. Linda will be attending for me. Sorry for your loss.
Ana Montenegro
Lydia, to you and all your family,
My sincerest condolences on the loss of your Mom. It saddens me to know that you won’t have her there with you. Memories right now do not seem sufficient. But I know that in time those memories are what you and your family will cherish. She is with GOD now and back together with Henry.
My thoughts and prayers are will you and all your family. If you ever need someone to talk to or a shoulder to cry on, please know that I am here for you.
Sincerly,
Ana