March 6, 1990 – April 26, 2021
It is with broken hearts that we announce Ryan’s passing after a brief battle with cancer. Ryan passed peacefully at (31) in his home in Beausejour, MB with his wife and family by his side.
Left to mourn his passing are his wife Irene; his children Ryleigh and Nathaniel; and stepchildren Azura, Kaleb and Rosalin. He is survived by his parents Cheryl (Fred) and Bill (Vida); sisters Kimberly (Joe) and Ashley (Kevin); niece & goddaughter Gianna; grandparents Oliver & Loretta and Pauline.
He also leaves to mourn extended family and friends. Ryan is predeceased by his grandfather Arvid, Uncle Miles and Auntie Margaret.
Ryan was born and raised in Winnipeg. He was a mild-mannered and thoughtful young man, who will be remembered for his quick-witted personality and inventive sense of humour. He had a creative mind and was very artistic. He could find humour in any situation and made people feel at ease just by being in his presence. Many friends and family agree he may have missed his calling as a comedian/actor.
He was a dedicated father first and foremost who treasured and embraced every moment spent with his children. Family can all agree he was a very loving and playful father. Ryan was truly a rare combination of someone who loved life and had a firm understanding of what was important to him, the simplicity of living life to the fullest with those you loved.
Ryan worked as a Tire Technician and people often commented what a hard worker he was. He loved his job and was able to achieve his career goals in his short time here.
He enjoyed playing hockey in his spare time, a hobby he enjoyed since he was a young boy. Ryan also enjoyed reading, being outdoors in nature, swimming, going on driving adventures and above all else spending time with his family. On weekends you would often find him looking for reasons to go out for dinner. Ryan loved food and would never dream of saying no to food, especially if the food in question was pizza!
Ryan was truly one of a kind and will be missed by many. His memories will live on in our hearts.
Due to COVID-19, a private family interment will take place in Roblin, MB.
Should friends so desire, donations in memory of Ryan may be made to:
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/palliative-manitoba/
The family wishes to send a special thank you to the Interlake Palliative Care Team for their care and compassion.
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Michelle McEwan
We are so sorry for your loss.
Michelle and Ken McEwan
Charlotte
My condolences to all those affected family and friends. I only knew Ryan for a short time but had numerous adventures and good times, wish we could have had more time. So sorry for your loss Irene!
Ann Mickelson
So very sorry to hear of Ryan’s passing. We feel lucky to have met him years ago when we visited family homesteads in Roblin. Our son and Ryan were both twelve at that time. Cheryl is my second cousin as our Grandparents (Oscar and Peter) were brothers. The Mickelson family on the west coast of BC send our sincere condolences to the dear Manitoba family. Love and prayers, Ann Mickelson, Mike and Galen
Armand & Kelly Jerome
Dear Bill & Vida, we’re so sorry for your loss, very shocked to read of Ryan’s passing and that he lived right here in town, our deepest condolences
Jordan
So sorry for your loss! I went to school with Ryan and always got along with him.
Dunc
my heart goes out to his family, friends and children, ive known him since i was like 9 or 10 he was one of my best friends in highschool love going to sals and royal fork he also gave me my nickname, i will deeply miss you my friend
Joshua Sage
Hey, Mickleson and Crabb family.
Sending love and prayers to all of you immediately effected by the passing of our friend. Growing up with Ryan and my brother Josiah, they included me in lots when I felt I had no one. Ryan always wanted to be an aspiring rapper when I was young an knew him. I have lots of good memories in which Ryan was there. As we got older we grew more apart but my younger brothers had held Ryan in high regard as a friend they could rely on. I want to thank you for raising a great young man and sorry to hear he has passed from such a disease. He will be remembered for a lot of great things in our family.
With love,
Joshua