Victor Manuel Ayala-Alers

Victor M. Ayala-Alers was born in 1948 in Santurce, Puerto Rico. He enlisted in the US Army at 17 years old and served two tours in Vietnam where he earned the Purple Heart. He continued his service to the country, spending over 35 years as a federal employee before retiring. During retirement, Vic was elected Senior Vice Commander for the Military Order of the Purple Heart for the state of Maryland. His work with the National Association for Black Veterans helped other veterans fight for the benefits they earned. Victor is survived by his wife Renee, 4 children, 2 grandchildren, 1 sister, 2 brothers and a host of extended family. Family will receive friends Tuesday, August 13, 2019 from 10am to 11am at Zion Church, 3600 Brightseat Road, Landover, MD where a funeral service will take place at 11am.