Elmwood Funeral Chapel & Crematory

Visitation Information

Hector Ayala

Passed away on December 22, 2025

Hector Ayala, age 74, of South Chicago, born March 31, 1951, in Laredo, Texas. Passed away surrounded by his family on December 22, 2025. Husband of the late Daena Ayala.  Loving father of Lena (Matthew) Martinez, Deanna (James) Friend, and Mark (Miranda) Ayala.  Cherished grandfather of Matthew C. Martinez, Nicholas Friend, Joshua (Abigail) Martinez, Alexis (Mateo) Perez, Zachary Martinez, Breanna Friend, Sonny Ayala, Abigail Ayala, and Caroline Ayala.  Dearest great-grandfather of Evangeline Perez. Dear brother of John (Sally) Ayala, Patrica Anaya, and Ofelia Ayala.  Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.  Hector is preceded in death by his parents, Ezequiel and Ofelia Ayala, as well as siblings Oscar Espinoza and Estella Pacheco.  Hector was a longtime security guard at South Shore Hospital and American Bank Note. Memorial Visitation Tuesday, December 30, 2025, from 2:00 pm until the time of service at 6:30 at the Elmwood Funeral Chapel, 11300 W. 97th LN. (1/2 block west of US 41/Wicker Ave. at 97th LN.) St. John.  Inurnment St. Mary Cemetery.  For more information, 219-365-3474

Visitation Location

St. John
11300 W. 97th Lane
St. John, IN 46373
(219) 365-3474

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Visitation Information

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 - 2:00 pm until 6:30 pm

Prayer Service
Tuesday, December 30, 2025 - 6:30 pm

Condolences
"Lena, Deana, and Mark, I’m so saddened by the loss of your dad, and grandpa to your children and great grandpa too. May God bless you all with good memories, my condolences to my cousins as well! Love your cousin Frances y familia"
- Frances Ramirez
December 24, 2025 3:19 pm
"My condolence to all of Ayala family. Hector My friend. I will miss you-We had some amazing times and weathered many storms together some good and some not to good. But we had fun-R.I.P-Your friend forever-Rich"
- Rich Martinez
December 24, 2025 6:51 pm
"Hector and I worked together for many years in the Security Department at South Shore Hospital. He was a stand up guy that could be counted on during tough times and fun to be with after work while having a few beers. I will miss my dear friend. Kevin McQuaid"
- Kevin McQuaid
December 27, 2025 11:55 am
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