Ayala matriarch Doña Beatriz Zobel de Ayala, the wife of Ayala Corp. chairman emeritus Jaime Zobel de Ayala, passed away on Monday. She was 88.
“The news was shared among Ayala employees earlier today. Thank you for reaching out for a statement, but the family requests privacy during this most difficult time,” the company said.
Doña Bea, born in Madrid, Spain on 29 February 1936, is the mother of Ayala chairman Jaime Augusto, Fernando, Bea Jr., Patsy, Cristina, Monica and Sofia.
“Family and friends are invited to a memorial service on 27 September 2024 at 9:30 a.m. at the Sanctuario de San Antonio Church, Forbes Park, Makati City,” the company statement to employees said.
Doña Bea was an active philanthropist and supported charities like the Bilibid Prisons, the Tala Leprosarium and children’s initiatives.
“In lieu of flowers, donations to her favorite charities, Friends of Elsie Gaches and Tuloy Foundation would be kindly appreciated,” the company said.
