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FE AYUYAO October 6, 1933 - September 2, 2024 Born in Manila, Philippines, on October 6, 1933, Fe Ayuyao was the eldest of two daughters born to Cayetano and Maria Franco. Fe is a pioneer in the engineering profession. At the time of her college graduation, she was among the few women who successfully earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of the Philippines in Manila. Fe passed away at the age of 90, leaving behind a legacy of love, passion, and unwavering determination. Fe's life was a tapestry woven with countless achievements, each thread a testament to her fierce dedication and strong will. She pursued her dreams with relentless passion, yet her love and devotion to her family never wavered. Fe's career began with the Atlantic Gulf and Pacific Company in Manila. In addition to her professional duties, she met Porfirio "Jun" Ayuyao, who worked there as a colleague. Fe married Jun In December 1956. Fe and Jun immigrated to the United States four years later in search of the best life for their family. At Lloyd Dysland and Associates, Fe worked with renowned architect John Lautner. She designed the structural engineering for Bob Hope's celebrated custom home in Palm Springs, California. After first moving to California, Jun was recruited by H.B. Zachry Company, a prestigious, nationally respected general contracting company with headquarters in San Antonio, Texas. Fe and Jun relocated to San Antonio to take advantage of the opportunity. Together, Fe and Jun created a beautiful family, raising two children, Alfredo and Maria Victoria. In addition to her pioneering career, Fe was a devoted mother and grandmother. She took immense pride in the accomplishments of her four grandchildren from Alfredo - Laurel, Matthew, Cassandra, and Andrew - and her two grandsons from Maria Victoria - Jamie and Daniel. Fe and Jun shared sixty-five beautiful years of marriage, enjoying their retirement in San Antonio and spending cherished time with family at their second home in Pasadena, California. Fe and Jun instilled the importance of education in their children and grandchildren, and their successes brought Fe and Jun immeasurable joy. Fe Ayuyao is remembered as a trailblazer in her field, an individual of unwavering passion, integrity, and resilience. She lived life on her terms and left behind a legacy of hard work, dedication, and love that will continue to inspire her family and friends for generations. She is survived by her loving children, Alfredo and Maria Victoria, six grandchildren, and countless friends and colleagues whose lives she touched. The memorial service celebrating Fe's life will be held at 1:30 p.m. for rosary and 2:00 p.m. for Mass on September 20, 2024, at St. Matthew's Catholic Church in San Antonio, Texas, followed by an Inurnment Ceremony on September 27, 2024, at the Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Rowland Heights, California.