Maria Alegandra Ayala

Maria Alegandra Ayala, 19, returned to her Father in Heaven on April 3, 2017, in Taylorsville, UT. She was born January 6, 1998, in St. George, UT, to Vicente Ayala and Amy Marie Wall. She grew up on the Shivwits Indian Reservation, and was raised by her grandparents and uncle Markie. She attended Snow Canyon High School and graduated from Granger High School in 2016. She also attended GTI earning college credits. She was working towards becoming a Nurse. She loved participating in Native American Pow-Wows as a Fancy Shawl Dancer. She held numerous princess titles. She loved loud music while cruising in her car, makeup, animals, fishing, camping, hunting, and her phone. She played volleyball, basketball, and softball. She attended and believed in the Native American traditions and ceremonies, as well as the LDS Church. She is survived by: her father, Vicente Ayala; mother Amy Marie Wall and step-father, Dominic Manning; companion, Emilio Tapoof; siblings, Anthony and Amelia Ramirez, Emma Nava, Cam’ron Pikyavit, Alexis Ayala; grandparents, Clarence and Penny John, and Glenn Rogers; uncles, Mark, Harvey and Derek Rogers and Jared Wall; and many other cousins, aunts uncles, and other loving family members and friends. She was preceded in death by: her great-grandparents, Will and Dewalla Rogers and Eunice T. Surveyor; aunt, Susan Rogers, and uncles, Jamie, Ranford, and David Rogers. The family would like to thank all those who have shared their love and support during this difficult time. A half night wake will be Saturday, April 8, 2017, at the Shivwits community building from 6:00p.m. until Midnight. A traditional all night sing will be held Sunday, April 9, 2017, at the Shivwits Gymnasium starting at 5:00 p.m. A visitation will be held Monday, April 10, 2017, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. at the Heritage Park LDS Chapel, 240 E. 1060 S., Ivins, UT. The funeral service will begin at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at the Shivwits Indian Reservation Cemetery.