Ann Castanho Ayres

Pleasanton, California - Ann Castanho Ayres: Devoted wife of William R. Ayres. Loving mother to Bill (Sarah) and Debbie Ayres. Endearing Ava to granddaughters Carly and Haley & Kooba. Favorite Aunt. Friend to all she met. Born 12/09/1927 in Walnut Grove. Deceased 07/21/2025. Preceded in death by her parents Antonio and Maria Castanho; her siblings Tony, Mary and Helen; and her husband, Bill. Proud of her Portuguese heritage, Ann led a fulfilling life beginning on a rural ranch to raising her family while working in Sacramento. Ann and Bill later worked in San Francisco & then back to Sacramento to be an integral part of their granddaughter's lives. Service @ East Lawn Memorial Chapel 4300 Folsom Blvd. Thursday July 31 @ 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please donate to The Pat Summitt Foundation for Dementia Research or Shriners Children's Hospital.