AYALA, Soto


Published by Arizona Daily Sun on Apr. 30, 2021 - Flagstaff, Arizona - Our beloved, Soto Ayala, of Flagstaff, Arizona passed at the age 90 years on April 19, 2021. He was the son of Jose and Ambrosia Ayala who have preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Dora Ayala, brothers Gabriel, Steven, & Angel Ayala. Soto is survived by his children, Adella Ayala, Helen Ayala, Roy Ayala, Dolores & Chuck Smith and Henry & Rosa Ayala. His grandchildren, Raymond Garcia, Marcos & Tamra Ayala, Michael Smith and Daniel & Kelsey Smith. His cherished great-grandchildren, Mia Smith, Harper Smith & Knox Smith. And his siblings and in-laws Lorenza Chavez (Richard), Aurora Montoya (Lucas), Richard Ayala (Julie), Tranquilino Ayala (Corine), Joe Ayala, Lupe Ayala, Grace Ayala, Trudy Ayala and numerous nieces and nephews. Soto will be remembered for his endless love, kindness, strength, and courage. His quiet demeanor gave his family and friends a safe place to live our lives in love. He will forever be remembered as a Hero in our lives. Services will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Chapel. Due to Covid services will be held privately.