Tomasita Ayala Obituary
The memory of Tomasita Ayala (Canon City, Colorado), who passed away on January 6, 2026 at the age of 92, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Tomasita Ayala to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Manuel Sarmiento and Filomena Sarmiento; her daughters, Anita P. Ayala and Veronica M. Ayala Ruschena; and her siblings, Donisio, Rito, John, Lolo, Manuel Sarmiento, Marina Villegos and Emma Ramos.
She is survived by: her husband Nick Ayala; her children, John Ayala (Mona Lisa), Connie Ayala and Andrea Ayala; her sister Virginia Herrera; her sons-in-law, Troy Sheppard and Vic Ruschena; her grandchildren, Jeremy Ayala (Shannon), Stephanie Roybal, Jennifer Roybal, Stevie Hazelton, Samantha Bryant (Brent), Layne Hazelton, Vonny Ruschena, Valentino Ruschena and Victor Ruschena (Jessa); and her great grandchildren, Miguel Ayala, Alyssa Ayala, Melanie, Raymond, Devon Montoya, Isabella, Nathan Lovato, Wiley, Hunter, Lily Bryant, Lydia, Van and Veronica Ruschena.
A funeral Mass was held on Friday, January 16th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the St. Michaels Catholic Church.
