Merrilee Ayala

Merrilee Ayala went to be with the Lord on September 19, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Virginia on December 24, 1948 to Arthur and Edith Stillwagon. She is preceded in death by her parents listed above; sister Gay Stillwagon, son David Ayala; grandson Daniel Ayala; in laws Elizardo and Concepcion Ayala; and Frosty her dog. She is survived by her husband of 54 years Ralph Ayala; children Michael Ayala, Lisa (Gary) Vigil, Jimmy Ayala, Vonnie (Randy) Romero, Antonio (Graciela) Ayala, Ralphie Ayala (Georginna) Trujillo, Sammy (Lori) Ayala, and Joshua Ayala; siblings Judith Mcdonald, Harriett Vigil, Leon Stillwagon, and Janet Wildeman. 29 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren. As well as several brother and sister in laws. Merrilee loved cooking, movies, haunted houses, and working on the house. She was known as a handy woman. She loved, loved Christmas. She was well known for her flour tortillas and decorating for the holidays. Her family described her as very loving, caring, and giving. Her husband would always say she is my sweetheart "If I could carry her around in my pocket all day I would". Her life revolved around her family especially her love for her children and husband until her death. Cemetery Details Mount Olivet Cemetery 12801 W. 44th Ave Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 Loading map Previous Events Visitation & Rosary OCT 1. 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (MT) Romero Family Funeral Home & Ft. Logan Mortuary - Denver 4750 Tejon St Denver, CO 80211 [email protected] Loading map Mass of Christian Burial OCT 2. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (MT) St Rose of Lima Catholic Church 355 S Navajo Denver, CO 80223 [email protected] https://srldenver.org/ Loading map