Berta Ayala Leija Obituary
We bid farewell to Berta Ayala Leija of Dallas, Texas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 28, 2026 at the age of 96. Berta touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Berta Ayala Leija to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Rafael Ayala and Juanita H. Ayala; and her siblings, Rafael Jr., Richard, Eliseo, Robert, Manuel, Daniel Ayala, Mary Ramirez, Alice Ruiz and Isabel Gauna.
She is survived by: her children, Berta Figueroa (Tino Figueroa), Cecelia Gallegos (Chris Gallegos) and Eddie Esparza; her grandchild Deonicio Villalon Jr. Denice (Martha Villalon); her great grandchildren, Alexandra Pena, Pedro Carlos Garcia III, Jordyn Wooten Taylor Merritt (Robert Wooten), Kamryn Merritt, Victoria Garcia, Eric Granberry Jr., Alisa Cruz, Matthew Valdez, Valexya Delesma and Marco Valdez; her great great grandchild Azreal Wooten; her sisters, Sarah Barrientos and Mary Helen Gonzales (David Gonzales); and her sister-in-law Anita Ayala.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at http://www.calvaryhilldallas.com. for the Ayala family.
