Alberto Gabriel Ayala Jr.

1962 - 2017

Alberto Gabriel Ayala Jr. obituary, 1962-2017, Houston, TX

BORN

1962

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Earthman Hunters Creek Funeral Home

8303 Katy Fwy

Houston, Texas

Alberto Ayala Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 28, 2017.

Tito passed away on September 27, 2017.
He was born on August 1, 1962 in a small town named Valle Hermoso, state of Tamaulipas, Mexico. His family included his parents Alberto G. Ayala and Mary Margaret Ayala, an older brother Ernesto Thomas (Tommy) Ayala and a sister Maria Margarita Ayala. In 1963, the family moved to Galveston, Texas where they lived for four years and then relocated in Houston, Texas where they made their home until today. Tito attended the Elrod School and Strake Jesuit. He grew up in the Maplewood area and there he met his longtime friends. He participated in all available sports. In little league, he distinguished himself as a pitcher and as a batter. He did not have a blazing pitching speed but to his credit was he had an excellent control of the ball. He also was good catching the ground balls like a professional. In most recent years including this year he still had that innate feeling of swinging at the ball when he watched on television baseball games "reprimanding" (from home) the batter for not swinging at the ball. He was not selected for the little league team but the following year, he was. This selection team was a champion in Houston area and they went to Dallas for further competition.
Tito attended the U of H for college and completed it in Lubbock, Texas. Additionally he took a course in tax and became a certified Chef.
He loved football games. In fact, during high school he participated in football as well as in football soccer. His favorite teams were the U of H, Texas Tech and the Texans. When he attended Texas Tech in Lubbock, he was part of the college soccer team.
He was always a gentleman; his mother recalls that while living in Galveston, she had strictly prohibited Maria, Tito's younger sister, to avoid crossing the street. One-day 3-year-old Maria told her mother that she had crossed the street to go to play with a neighbor kid. She sweetly said, Momma: Tito, (then 5 years old), helped me cross the street. Tito was very proud of his accomplishment.
Fishing was another past-time loved by Tito. He liked wade-fishing in Galveston and went deep sea fishing in the Gulf of Mexico several times.
We will miss his funny stories and unique sense of humor but find solace in the knowledge that he is onto a better life.
Friends are invited to a visitation with the family on Friday, September 29, 2017 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm in the Hunters Creek Chapel at Earthman Funeral Directors, 8303 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77024.
Funeral services will be on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at 11:00 am in the Hunters Creek Chapel at Earthman Funeral Directors, with a reception to follow in the Event Room at the funeral home.

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June 14, 2018

Mario Michael Luna

Dear Dr. Ayala, Mary and Maria,

I just received the sad news of the passing of your beloved son and brother, Tito.
Please accept my sincerest condolences.
Tito always had a generous spirit and I will always remember playing street games on Albury and Tito showing us how to knock out the street lights (just temporarily!) by finding the sweet spot of the pole and giving it a swift kick making Hide & Seek even funner.
And how he loved building his Dune Buggies with his Dad and Tommy.
I hope the sorrow of Tito's passing is replaced, in time with fond memories. Rest in Peace Tito.

November 26, 2017

Herbie

love u tito cu in heaven

November 26, 2017

herbie

love u tito c u in heaven

October 3, 2017

Deepest condolences to the family and friends during this most difficult time. There are no words that can ease the pain of losing someone so beloved. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that your loved one is in God's memory. Psalms 116:15

October 3, 2017

My sincere condolences for your loss.
May knowing that God understands your
grief and that he cares for you, bring
you comfort and peace. 1 Peter 5:6,7.

October 1, 2017

Friend

Keith and Pat McDaniel

Alberto and Mary,
We just learned of the passing of your son, Tito. Please accept our sincere condolences.

October 1, 2017

Ronald Walls

I will miss you Alberto. You have been taken from us far too soon.

Rest In Peace
Ronald G. Walls, MD, MBA

September 30, 2017

Matt Brown

I always have had a special place in my heart for Tito, he was a truly kind, gentle and good soul...and I was blessed to call him my friend. I will mourn his loss for a long time to come and my prayers go out to Dr. & Mrs. Ayala, Tommy & Maria and his family & friends. I'll miss you Tito, Matt

September 30, 2017

Yingchao Piao

I was deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your son. I would like to extend to you my affectionate respects and sympathies to you and your family.

September 30, 2017

Yingchao Piao

I was deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your son. I would like to extend to you my affectionate respects and sympathies to you and your family.

September 30, 2017

Marylee Kott

Dear Dr. Ayala,
Eddie and I were saddened to learn of the loss of your son. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May Tito rest in peace.
Marylee and Eddie Kott

September 30, 2017

Dear Dr. & Mrs. Ayala,
We are sending you and your family our deepest condolences over the loss of your son, Tito.
With love,
Genie Landon & Toby Samo

September 30, 2017

Dear Mary and Al,
We were deeply saddened at the news of Tito's passing. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathy and condolences.

NingXing and kevin raymond

September 29, 2017

David Biondi

Dear Dr & Mrs Ayala, Tommy & Maria - words cannot express how sad I was to hear of Tito's passing. It has brought back a flood of wonderful memories of so many years together, so long ago. Baseball, soccer, diving at Maplewood pool, carpool, so much great time together and cherished memories. Tito was a good man, with a kind heart and gentle demeanor. It is an honor to call him a friend and to have known him. I look back on our friendship and time together fondly. It was a blessing to see you in Golden a couple of years back.
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope the sorrow of Tito's passing is soon replaced with the joy of his memory. Love you all - David

Posted by David Biondi

September 29, 2017

Michael Lacey

Hi Tommy. So sorry to hear of your brother Tito's passing. I will keep him, you, and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Michael Lacey.

September 29, 2017

Dear Dr. Ayala and Mrs. Ayala,
Our most heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
Andrew Lyos and Anais Malpica

September 29, 2017

We are truly sorry for your loss, may peace come from prayers. Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow. Isaiah 57:15

September 29, 2017

Nour and Imad

We are deeply saddend by the loss of your beloved son Tito. May God give you the comfort and strength during this difficult time and rest his soul in peace.

September 29, 2017

Dear Dr. Ayala- There are no words that could express how sorry I am to hear of this sad news--- Praying for strength and peace for you and your dear family. Tracie Koen

September 29, 2017

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Roberto Barrios

Our condolences for the loss of your son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Roberto and Paty

September 29, 2017

Claudia Molina

May the love of family and friends provide you with comfort and peace in this difficult time. My most sincere condolences for the loss of your beloved son.

September 29, 2017

Manoj Joseph

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow

September 29, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

September 29, 2017

Fred Viancos

We went to Elrod, played at Westbury LL and were classmates again at Strake Jesuit. I'm saddened to hear about his passing. Blessings Tito and prayers for your family. Fred '80

September 29, 2017

Fred Viancos

I was a classmate of his at Elrod, played little league with him at Westbury LL and joined him at Strake Jesuit for high school. I'm saddened to hear of his passing and send prayers to him and his family.

September 29, 2017

Stan Hamilton

Alberto and Mary,
Our condolences for the loss of your son. Our thoughts are with you. Best wishes.
Stan Hamilton

September 29, 2017

Tony Olive'

Very sorry to hear of Tito's passing. I have fond memories of playing soccer with him at Jesuit and Westbury SC. My thoughts and prayers are with him and your entire family.

September 29, 2017

Jorge Montes

Sorry to hear about a fellow Alumun passing. Please accept my condolences and may Tito and family be at peace. He is with God watching over us. He was a good friend while at Strake Jesuit. Jorge 80'

September 29, 2017

Carol Kempen

Dr. and Mrs. Ayala, please accept my condolences on the loss of your beloved son, Tito. His memory will be a blessing.

September 29, 2017

Tina Fanning

My heart is with you as you morn the loss of your beloved boy, Tito. All of us who hold you so dear are with you now. Tina Fanning

September 29, 2017

We were very saddened to hear of your loss. Sincerest condolences from our family to yours.

-Pulin and Namu Kothari

September 29, 2017

Yimin Ge

Please accept my deepest condolences to you and your family for your loss. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Posted by Yimin Ge

September 29, 2017

Irene Kenny

I would like to offer you and your family my deepest and most sincere condolences and may the soul of your son, Tito, rest in peace. - Irene Kenny

September 29, 2017

My deepest condolences to the Ayala family. Un abrazo muy fuerte,

-Eric

September 29, 2017

Joyce

September 29, 2017

So sorry to hear of Tito's passing. I hope time will heal the pain of your loss.
- Rose

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