Celia Lopez De Ayala

We regretfully announce the passing of Celia Lopez De Ayala of Visalia on July 4th. Celia was surrounded by her family and passed away peacefully. Our mother, Celia, was one of the strongest, most courageous, bravest women to ever walk this earth and our family was blessed to have her. Though Celia's health was failing for years, few people knew the extent to which she struggled. Her joy for life and indomitable spirit kept her pushing through the pain. Celia is survived by her 7 Children Jose, Sylvia, Gabriel, Dina, Anita, Jose Guadalupe, Rodolfo, 15 Grandkids. Our Mother wasn't the most affectionate parent She had an unique way of showing us her love, although it was tough love she made her children strong and independent as we are today. Our mother had the biggest most contagious smile you would ever see and the personality to match. She was a person of few words but those few words carried the weight of the world. Even though she will no longer be here with us in the physical form she will forever live on in our memories, in our hearts, and in the life lessons she has taught us. We will never be able to fill the void left behind by her. We love you Mom. Lamentamos anunciar el fallecimiento de Celia Lopez De Ayala de Visalia el 4 de julio. Celia estaba rodeada de su familia y fallecio en paz. Nuestra madre, Celia, fue una de las mujeres mas fuertes, valientes y valientes que jamas haya caminado sobre esta tierra y nuestra familia tuvo la bendicion de tenerla. Aunque la salud de Celia estuvo fallando durante anos, pocas personas sabian hasta que punto estaba luchando. Su alegria por la vida y su espiritu indomable la mantuvieron empujando a traves del dolor. A Celia le sobreviven sus 7 hijos Jose, Sylvia, Gabriel, Dina, Anita, Jose Guadalupe, Rodolfo, 15 nietos. Nuestra madre no era la madre mas carinosa. Tenia una manera unica de mostrarnos su amor, aunque fue un amor duro lo que hizo a sus hijos fuertes e independientes como lo somos hoy. Nuestra madre tenia la sonrisa mas grande y contagiosa que jamas hayas visto y una personalidad a la altura. Ella era una persona de pocas palabras, pero esas pocas palabras tenian el peso del mundo. Aunque ya no estara aqui con nosotros en forma fisica, vivira para siempre en nuestros recuerdos, en nuestros corazones y en las lecciones de vida que nos ha ensenado. Nunca seremos capaces de llenar el vacio dejado por ella. Te queremos mama. Visitation will be held 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Tuesday, July 20th, 2021 at Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel, 127 E. Caldwell Ave., Visalia. Rosary will be held 6:00 PM Tuesday, July 20th, 2021. Mass of Christian Burial services will be held 9:00 AM Wednesday, July 21st, 2021 at St. Mary's Catholic Church - Visalia, CA, 608 N. Church Street, Visalia. Inurnment will be held 10:00 AM Thursday, July 22nd, 2021 at Visalia District Cemetery, 1300 W Goshen Ave, Visalia. Services have been entrusted to Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel. Memorial Tributes and condolences may be offered by logging onto www.salseranddillard.com.

Celia Lopez De Ayala

April 13, 1955 - July 4, 2021