Donald Joseph Ayon

Donald Joseph Ayon of Denver, Colorado, passed away on January 30, 2020.

Don was born on March 04, 1966 to Dolores Rael-Tapia and the late John Ayon. He is survived by his brother, Dennis Ayon M.D. (Hawaii); his niece, Alyssa Valdez; his nephew, Donald Joseph Ayon-Youm; and his mother, Dolores. He is preceded in death by his brother, John D. Ayon, Esq.; maternal grandparents, Eusebio and Julia Tapia; and paternal grandparents, Heraclio and Prajedes Ayon.

Don was a very loving, charitable, compassionate, and outgoing person who was always willing to help anyone in need. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching football, basketball, and baseball games. Don enjoyed fishing and spent as many summer days as he could at the Colorado lakes fishing–he was also able to do some ice fishing once. He enjoyed the peace and serenity.

Donations may be made in his honor to the Denver Dumb Friends League and the Samartian House.

Visitation will be held at 6:30pm on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at Horan & McConaty Funeral Home (5303 E County Line Road, Centennial CO) followed by a rosary at 7pm.

Funeral mass will be at 11am on Friday, February 21, 2020 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church (8035 S Quebec Street, Englewood CO) with a reception to follow at the church. Don’s remains will be laid to rest at Mount Olivet Cemetery (12801 W 44th Avenue, Wheat Ridge CO) following the mass and reception at 2:30pm on Friday, February 21, 2020.

“We were lucky enough to move in across the street from Dolores and had the privilege to meet Don. He always had a smile on his face and would wave at our kids. I remember the time he was fixing Dolores' mail box. He didn't have the right tools and asked if I could help. He was so determined to repair his mother's mail box for her, you could just tell the love he had for his mother. His smiling face will be missed.”
-Jeff and Nicole Thomas

“Mr. & Mrs. Jesus Jurado Nevarez, and son Jesus Lorenzo Nevarez, & family, Alta Loma, CA. Sending our deepest sympathies to the family. To Delores and Dennis our hearts are heavy with sorrow. We know the there are no words, nothing to ease your pain. Know your in our prayers, deepest thoughts. and candles have been lit in memory. Don was always in my thoughts. I did not have many opportunities to know him. But I remember when we met. We communicated in the past via letters. Always knew he was a kind person. Rest in peace Don you will be missed. Love to all”
-Your cousins Rita, Jesse, Jesus L. Nevarez

“I’ve known Dolores, Dennis, John and Don since I was 9 years old. We grew up together, they are family to me and laways will be. We spent many weekends fishing at Black Lake, at the dog races, bowling, football games, at Celebrity Sports Center, Pro Wrestling, playing pool in their basement on Poplar, playing kick the can and stick ball, going out to eat at our favorite restaurants like the Yum Yum Tree, anx Jose O'Shaes, school events. My heart is broken over losing him. He was such a kind heart guy and always knew how to make me laugh. My thought and prayers are with Dolores and Dennis always. They will forever be a part of my heart and my life. Rest in peace my brother until we meet again. I love you and you will never be forgotten.”
-Fawn

“I send my condolences to the Ayon family may gods spirit guide you all at this time of sadness to a place where peace can fulfill your hearts knowing that Don will be in the heavens soaring and flying free as the Angel's do.”
-The Tapia family.

Visitation: February 20, 2020 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Horan & McConaty - South Metro/Centennial
5303 E County Line Rd
Centennial, CO 80122

Rosary: February 20, 2020 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Horan & McConaty - South Metro/Centennial
5303 E County Line Rd
Centennial, CO 80122

Funeral Mass: February 21, 2020 11:00 am - 11:45 am

St. Thomas More Catholic Church
8035 S Quebec Street
Englewood, CO 80112
(303) 770-1155

Reception: February 21, 2020 11:45 am - 1:00 pm

St. Thomas More Catholic Church
8035 S Quebec Street
Englewood, CO 80112
(303) 770-1155

Committal Service: February 21, 2020 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Mount Olivet Cemetery
12801 W. 44th Ave.
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033