Samuel Ayala Ocampo, 81, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019. He has loved photography since the age of 15 and made it his lifelong career. He also loved gambling and was a happy person with a great sense of humor all the way to the end. Even though it’s not his birthday listed on paper he always celebrated his birthday on the 5th of February each year. He was preceded in death by his son, Felipe de Jesus Ayala, and his daughter, Olga Contreras Ayala. His survivors include his loving wife of 45 years, Teresa Ayala; four daughters, Monica Ayala, Angelica Ayala, Jacqueline Ayala, Anita Ayala (Juan Santana); five sons, Jose Ayala, Oscar F. Ayala, Samuel Ayala Jr., Juan Ayala, Oscar A. Ayala; one sister, Lucy Ayala; 24 grandchildren; and 20 great grandchildren. Family will receive guests on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 from 5 pm to 9 pm with a Rosary being held from 6 pm to 7 pm at Family Funeral Care, 4925 Summer Ave., Memphis, TN 38122. Service will be held on Thursday at 11 am at Resurrection Catholic Church, 5475 Newberry Ave., Memphis, TN 38115.
