Obituary of Francisco "Frank" Ayala

Ayala, Francisco V. “Frank”

Saginaw, Michigan

Francisco Villanueva Ayala born on March 5, 1951 in Quiroga, Michoacan, Mexico. Beloved husband, pepa, son, brother, and friend was called to be with our Heavenly Father on the evening of April 1, 2025 at age 74 after a lengthy illness. He was born to Francisco S. and Esperanza (Villanueva) Ayala. On August 11, 1972 he married the love of his life, the late Diana C. Ayala. He was employed at Delphi for 30 years before retiring. Frank was a devoted member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and enjoyed golfing, bowling, dancing, and spending precious moments with his children and grandchildren.

Left behind to cherish his memory are two sons, Robert Ayala and Rolando Ayala and a devoted daughter, Lisa Ayala; two very special grandchildren, Diana Rousseau and Alexis Barrera; siblings, Sylvia Ontivero, Rick (Cindy) Ayala, Jaime (Cary) Ayala, and Michael Ayala and many nieces and nephews.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Francisco S. and Esperanza Ayala; brother in-law, Dan Ontivero.

FUNERAL SERVICE: A Funeral Liturgy will take place at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 910 N. 6^th Avenue, Saginaw, MI 48601. Rev. Fr. Francis Voris OFM Cap will officiate. A committal service will follow at St. Andrew Cemetery in Saginaw.

VISITATION: Family and friends will gather at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 910 N. 6^th Avenue, Saginaw, MI 48601 on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m.

Deisler Funeral Home is honored to serve the Ayala family. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home, church, or through www.deislerfuneralhome.com.