Conrad Theodore Ayala

Conrad Theodore Ayala, age 73, passed away on April 24, 2017 after a short battle with lymphoma. Ted was born August 5, 1943, in Maywood, California. Ted was the oldest child of Theodore and Isabelle Ayala. He graduated from Montebello High School in 1961 where he excelled at cross country running.

In 1964 Ted served an LDS mission to the Central American Mission. While there he served in Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. While there he enjoyed serving the people and developed a good ability with the Spanish language - this would enable him to continue serving throughout his life. He would often speak fondly of the challenges and blessings he experienced as a missionary. In 1967 Ted met Elizabeth Merle Hagni, of Howell, Michigan, while attending a dance. Ted and Lisa were married on September 22, 1967 in the Los Angeles Temple. Ted and Lisa moved to Provo, Utah where they started their family and Ted perused his education. Ted and Lisa later settled in West Valley City, Utah where they raised their family.

Ted graduated from the BYU J. Reuben Clark Law School in 1976. He was always proud to say that he was the first Mexican American and a part of the first law class to graduate from the university, also one of the first persons of Mexican-American heritage to practice law in the area. He eventually settled on practicing immigration law and worked, most of the time self employed, for 40-years. Ted was able to help many people through his law practice, it was common for his family to meet others and have them state how he had helped them in some way.

Ted actively participated in his ward and fulfilled many callings. He served in the High Priest Group, Elders Quorum, Young Mens, Sunday school, and as a Ward Clerk. While serving in his ward he met many lifelong friends.

Ted was tremendously proud of his family and would talk fondly about them. Ted enjoyed sports and would always be in attendance at all his kids sporting events. Anyone who knew Ted knew he had an outgoing personality. He liked to socialize and would immediately make you feel warm and welcome.

Ted is survived by his wife Lisa, his four children: Warren (Jenny), Vaughn (Christina), Dean (Janelle), and Jamie (Joel) and his six grandkids: Lexi, Mason, Tyson, Davis, Afton, and Ethan. He was preceded in death by his daughter Wendy Lynn Ayala, mother Isabelle Serrano Ayala, brother Larry Ayala, sister Deborah Espinoza, and father Theodore Ayala.

A special thanks to the staff at Intermountain Medical Center, the 9th floor nurses, Dr. Chandramouli, the Suwaii family, Ozzy and the West Valley City Paramedics for the wonderful care they provided.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 29, at 10:00 a.m. at their ward building located at 4333 South 6400 West, West Valley City, Utah., A viewing or visitation with the family will be held prior to services on Saturday, from 9:00-9:45 a.m. Ted will be laid to rest at the Valley View Cemetery, 4335 West 4100 South, West Valley, Utah. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Perpetual Education Fund at http://give.lds.org/pef