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In Memory of Armando Ayala

Dr. Armando A. Ayala

Love and prayers abound for Dr. Armando A. Ayala, born on August 16, 1929, Laredo, Texas, and taken home to be with Our Lord on October 26, 2009, Sacramento, California. He is survived by wife Ruth and daughters Angela Ayala, Lynne Ayala, and Tamara McCain and sons Armando Ayala Jr. and Derek Frost and extended family. He was preceded in death by his brother Xavier Ayala and his son Anthony Ayala.

Serving in the USAF 1949-1952 (French Morocco) Strategic Air Command, he achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant and served as a cryptologist and interpreted for Gen. C. LeMay. He was a graduate of Martin High School (1948), Laredo Junior College (AA 1954), East Texas State University (BA 1959), Sacramento State University (MA 1970), and University of San Francisco (Ed.D. 1983).

He earned Life Credentials in Texas and California in Elementary, Secondary, Administrative, and Bilingual/Bicultural Specialist. He taught the mentally gifted in Bakersfield, receiving honors as Outstanding Teacher, Man of the Year, and many community commendations for service. He directed the Bilingual/Bicultural Program for Area III Superintendents, Placer County Office of Education. He served as Lecturer at Sacramento State University, College of Education. He was recipient of many State and National awards and commendations from parent and professional organizations, universities, legislative bodies, and schools.

Dr. Ayala is a beloved and respected pioneer in educational reform, a champion of learning in the classroom, renowned leader in the field of bilingual/multicultural education. Our Lord Keeps His Promises, and He Holds Dear His Faithful Flock.

Services to be held at First Covenant Church, 10933 Progress Ct., Sacramento, CA at 11:00 a.m., Oct. 31, 2009. Interment Monday, November 2 at 11am. at Sacramento Valley Veterans Cemetery located at 5810 Midway Rd, Dixon, CA. In lieu of flowers consider contributing to Dr. Armando Ayala Scholarship Fund, University Foundation at Sacramento State, 6000 J Street, Sacramento, California 95819-6030.