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Manuel Jesus (Jesse) Ayala 08/03/1946 – 07/29/2020 Manuel Jesus (Jesse) Ayala passed away 5 days before his 74th birthday on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 in San Antonio, Texas. Jesse was born on August 3, 1946 to Maria G. and Manuel G. Ayala. Jesse meet his sweetheart Mary and dated her before he departed to serve in the US Army in 1966. They married on February 13, 1971. They were married for 49 years and spent their final hours together in the ICU at North Central Baptist and departed within a day apart of each other. Their true love inspired so many. Jesse served in the United States Army for two years and then held a long successful career at Kraft Foods for over 44 years. He was a hard worker and provider for his family. Jesse was a devoted Catholic and long-time member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church. He would pray the rosary daily at 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM. He often prayed with his loved ones during their difficult times. He was not ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ and inspired many of his family and friends of his deep faith. He did not only share of the Word of God but he displayed it. He was a humble servant of God and often gave to those in need. Jesse was also known for being a sharp dressed man wearing his polished Stacey Adams and Fedora hats. He was known for telling stories and always making people laugh. His legacy will be remembered as a strong man of faith, love, generosity and protector. Jesse loved his wife deeply and enjoyed spending time with her days until her final moment on earth. They loved dancing to oldies but goodies. The family has fond memories of them dancing at family gatherings. His children and grandchildren were his greatest joy. He was excited to soon become a great-grandpa. Jesse was preceded in death by beloved wife Mary, brother Antonio Ayala, sister in law Autanita Ayala, sisters Vera Ayala and Guadalupe Tijerina and son-in-law David Prado. He is survived by his children Jesus Javier Ayala, Efrem Ayala (Angela), and Marie Ayala; grandchildren Heaven, Yternity, Isis, David, Joe Angel and Emily Faith; siblings Natalia (Eliseo) Rodriguez, Juanita (Milton) Rodulfo, Elena (Michael) Canales, Refugio (Grace) Ayala, Frank (Gloria) Ayala, Rosemary (Gilbert) Paredes, Celia (Mark) Pena, brother- in-law Manuel Tijerina, and many cousins, nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank the staff at North Central Baptist who cared for Jesse and Mary with such care and compassion in their final hours. Public Viewing: Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Brookehill Funeral Home, 711 SE Military Dr, San Antonio, TX 78214 at 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM followed by a private Rosary at 7:00 PM. Public viewing will resume at 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Private Mass: St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church at noon on Thursday, August 13, 2020. Funeral: to follow the Private Mass on Thursday, August 13th at San Jose Burial Park, 8325 Mission Road, San Antonio TX 78214.

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Manuel Jesus Ayala

August 3, 1946 - July 29, 2020