Christian Pier Ayala passed away unexpectedly on March 26, 2015. He was 18 years old. Christian was born on July 2, 1996 in San Jose, where he was raised.

He attended River Glen Elementary School and graduated from Pioneer High School in 2014. He was attending San Diego State University at the time of his death.

Known for his deeply soulful, creative and caring heart, Christian enriched the lives of many through his love of learning, music, service to others, deep relationships with friends and family, poetry, creative writing and his innate ability to light up a room, bringing life and laughter to those around him.

Gone so suddenly and far too soon, while we struggle to understand Christian’s passing, we also trust that the brilliant, beautiful boy we knew is now held in God’s peace.

Beloved son of Enrique and Lisa. Devoted brother to sister Vittoria (Tori) and brother Nicolas (Nico). Loving grandson of Pier and Gail Maggiani and Eleodoro and Consuelo Ayala. Cherished nephew and cousin to so many aunts, uncles and cousins who filled Christian’s life with love.

We’ll love you forever,
We’ll like you for always,
As long as we’re living, our Christian you’ll be.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Visitation at 12 noon and Vigil at 2 PM on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015 at Lima-Campagna-Alameda Mission Chapel at 600 S. Second Street in San Jose, California, and to join us in honoring and celebrating his life at a Funeral Mass on Monday, April 6, 2015, 9:00 a.m. at Holy Spirit Church, 1200 Redmond Avenue in San Jose. Interment to follow at Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery in Los Altos.

In lieu of flowers, and given Christian's care and actions for those affected by homelessness, donations in Christian’s honor may be sent to Sacred Heart Community Service -- Homeless Services, 1381 S. 1st Street, San Jose, CA 95110.

Photo taken November 22, 2016.