San Benito, TX, - Francisco Ayala, Jr. , 55, of San Benito, TX, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Sunday, November 7, 2010 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. "He was a beloved father, son, and brother who will always be in our hearts, from your loving family" He is preceded in death by his beloved father, Francisco Ayala, Sr.; a brother, Erasmo Ayala; and his daughter, Monica Ayala. Left to cherish his memory are his beloved mother, Tomasa Ayala; his son, Franky Ayala; his sisters, Micaela (Jose Luis) Alvarez, Petra (Pete) Bejaran, Natividad (Benigno) Pena, and Senaida (Ramiro) Rodriguez; his brothers, Victor Ayala, Lupe (Lisa) Ayala, Jose (Elizabeth) Ayala, Miguel (Rosa) Ayala, and David (Olga) Ayala; along with several grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives. Visitations will be held on Monday, November 8, 2010 from 2:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. and on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 from 10:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. with a Holy Rosary recited at 7:00 P.M that evening at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home in San Benito. Mass of Resurrection will be held on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Benedict Catholic Church in San Benito. Committal Service will follow to San Benito City Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his brothers, Victor, Lupe, Jose, Miguel and David Ayala; and his son, Franky Ayala. Words of comfort can be sent to the family of Francisco Ayala, Jr. at www.thomaegarza.com Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S Sam Houston, San Benito, TX (956) 399-1331.