Yanira Lizeth Ayala, 43, died Tuesday August 27, 2019 at her home in Garden City, Kansas. She was born October 13, 1975 in Usulutan, El Salvador the daughter of Luis Alonzo Melendez and Maria Adela Martinez.

Yanira was born and raised in El Salvador before moving to the United States in 1993. She married Medalio Humberto Ayala on April 6, 1990. He survives. She worked for Wal-Mart as a Cashier. In addition to caring for her family and friends she enjoyed socializing , cooking, and making others laugh and smile. She had always put others before herself. She was a devout, caring, and active member of The Church of God of The Firstborn.

Other survivors include her young Children, Veronica (Nathaniel) Regalado of Muleshoe, Texas, Daniel Ayala, David Ayala, Angel Ayala, Monica Ayala and Adan Ayala of the home; Mother- Maria Adela Martinez & Sisters- Marisol Martinez and Vanessa Gutierrez. Her church community will also miss her gentle, sweet disposition.

She was preceded in death by her Father- Luis Alonzo Melendez.


Visitation:

3:00 - 9:00 PM Thursday August 29, 2019
10:00 AM- to Vigil Time Friday August 30, 2019
The Church of God of The Firstborn
2909 W Mary St, Garden City, Kansas

Vigil:
7:30 PM Friday August 30, 2019
The Church of God of The Firstborn
2909 W Mary St, Garden City, Kansas

Funeral Service:

10:30 AM Saturday August 31, 2019
The Church of God of The Firstborn
2909 W Mary St, Garden City, Kansas
Officiating: Pastor John Janas

Burial:
Valley View Cemetery, Garden City, Kansas

Memorials:
Yanira Lizeth Ayala Memorial Fund
In Care of Garnand Funeral Home
412, 7th Street, Garden City, Kansas
620-276-3219

Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com