Antonio Ayala

Antonio Cervantes Ayala age 80.  Passed away at his home in Atwater, CA on April 27,2024.

Born on July 25,1943 in Aguililla, Michoacan Mexico, to Antonio and Elvira Ayala. Mr. Ayala lived in Atwater for over 50 years, at his ranch.  At the age of 29 Antonio started working At Foster Farms Poultry in Livingston, Ca from where he retired after 48 years.

He will always be remembered by his family and friends as a kind hardworking man that would always make sure he provided for his loved ones, living out in his ranch doing what he loved the most, riding his horses, and raising farm animals, as well as teaching his children and grandchildren how to ride horses and care for the animals.  He was one to always make sure his children would be great people christians in faith, prayer, hope and forgiveness.

“A father like you is rare, one that’s so generous, smart, and kind.  A father like you is what everyone needs, full of smiles and laughter. Always doing great deeds. Nothing can replace a father like you, but when you get to heaven, God will be lucky to have you too.”

He is survived by his wife of 58 years Socorro Ayala, Sons: Jesus Ayala (Lizett Ayala)

Jose Ayala (Teresa Ramirez) Antonio Ayala III (Graciela Gonzalez) Daughter: Ana Tejeda (Jose Tejeda), His Grandchildren, Steven, Jesse, Brian, Joseph, Michaela, Tony, Diego, Jazmyne, Julian, Jacob and Jair.   Brothers: Federico, Eladio, Ramon

 Sisters: Florita, Eva, Graciela and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Antonio Ayala and Elvira Cervantes

Brother Adan Ayala, Grandson James Ayala.

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