February 17, 1935 — May 27, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Peter Ryan on May 27, 2023, at the age of 88 at Kamloops Seniors Village, Kamloops, B.C.

Peter was born in Sydney Australia on February 17, 1935, to Rosalie and Francis Ryan. After graduation from the University of New South Wales with a Bachelor of Engineering in 1957, he began working for the B.C. Forest service and then in 1958 he began his lifelong career with Fisheries and Oceans, which would continue until his retirement in 1993. During his lifetime, Peter served as Vice-Chairman of the Radio Advisory Board of Canada, Chairman of the Marine Committee – Radio Advisory Board of Canada, Chairman of the Western Canada Telecommunications Council and Chairman of the Marine Committee of the Western Canada Telecommunications Council. He was awarded the Commemorative Medal for the 125th Anniversary of Canadian Confederation in 1994 for his service and significant contribution to Canada.

In 1961 Peter met his future wife, Juanita Biagioni, at the wedding of a mutual friend and courted her mostly by mail before they married June 9, 1962 in Penticton. B.C. The young couple made their home in North Vancouver and welcomed their daughter Nicole, in 1964 and two beloved grandsons Ryan and Cole. Both boys thank their grandpa for his endless patience and perseverance in tutoring them in math back in the day, building models, taking apart every broken appliance and encouraging their love of learning.

Peter was the most kind, gentle, patient and quietly brilliant man. He was a devoted husband and father and the best grandfather that two boys could ask for. He fought Alzheimer’s with dignity and determination and kept a positive attitude his entire life. He is predeceased by his parents Rosalie and Francis, his siblings Bernard, Cyril, Verda and Kevin and his wife of 60 years, Juanita. He is survived by his daughter Nicole and grandsons Ryan and Cole Reynolds

We are forever grateful to Shereen Fisher, Peter’s primary caregiver, who’s endless compassion, bright disposition and laughter were a constant source of joy for Dad. We are also grateful to Michele Villebrun for her care and loyalty, the always cheerful Noni Hansen and the caregivers, nurses and staff at Kamloops Seniors Village

A Funeral Mass will be scheduled at a later date.

You may deliver a message of condolence at Schoening Funeral Service.

• Date : 2023-05-27
• Location : Kamloops