Support the Ayala Family

Ricardo and Dani Ayala chose the Lowell community to build their life together and raise their children. Over the last several years, there is no doubt you have crossed paths with the Ayala’s at a youth sporting event where they could both be seen cheering on Evander and Zavier in the multiple sports they play.

On April 23rd tragedy stuck for the Ayala family due to the passing of a loving husband and father. While every family does their best to prepare for these types of situations, there really is no possible way to prepare for the loss of your husband or Dad. I am sure that we can all imagine ourselves under these circumstances and the stress that would arise in the coming weeks and months from both emotional and financial perspectives.

We are asking that friends, family, and community surround the Ayala family with love, support, and any donation that you feel could help during this time as they encounter the unknowns that lie ahead. Funeral arrangements are underway, and this will without a doubt be a stress that we could help eliminate for the family.

Ricardo Ayala Obituary

Ayala, Ricardo

5/3/1970 - 4/23/2024

Lowell

Ricardo Fiedel Ayala, age 53 of Lowell, was born on May 3, 1970, and passed away unexpectedly on April 23, 2024. Ricardo led his family with a big heart and lived each day to pave a way for success for his family. He was so proud of his sons and cherished each accomplishment in their lives. Ricardo found a way to attend every baseball, basketball, or football game his kids played and was their biggest fan. Family time was important and weekends camping with his wife and kids while attending sporting events were highlights. Ricardo cherished time hanging with his close friends who became like family to him. He could be heard engaging in a playful and lighthearted teasing with anyone he interacted with, his laughter would light up a room. Ricardo lived and he loved. He leaves behind his wife, Danielle Ayala; his two sons, Evander (12) and Zavier (9); along with many other brothers and sisters to cherish his memory. Family will greet friends and relatives from 12-2pm and 5-8pm on Monday, April 29, 2024, at O'Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst Funeral Home, 3980 Cascade Road SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49546. Funeral services will take place at 11am, on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Ada Bible Church – East Paris Campus, 1640 E Paris Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, with visitation one hour prior. Interment Bailey Cemetery.