Lupe J. Ayala, 98, entered into rest on July 11, 2014. She was born on December 3, 1915. She now joins her loving husband of 75 years, Refugio J. Ayala, in heaven, along with son Armando Ayala. Lupe leaves behind her loving sons Martin Ayala (Joan) and Roland Ayala, and her 3 grandchildren. She loved to garden, and she loved animals, especially her 2 Chihuahuas, her parrot, and her chickens. Lupe was truly a loving and caring woman, and she loved to cook for her sons. She will be remembered and missed forever. Franklin and Downs Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Ayala Family. A Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 from 4-7pm followed by a 7pm Rosary at Franklin and Downs Funeral Home, 1050 McHenry Avenue in Modesto. A Mass will be held on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at 10am at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church 709 J. Street in Modesto, followed by a Graveside Service at St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery, 1141 Scenic Drive in Modesto.