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Ryan BELLAND Obituary

Published by Edmonton Journal on Dec. 7, 2012.

BELLAND, Ryan Michael
Ryan was born February 17, 1982 and passed away on December 3, 2012, at the age of 30 years.
Ryan is survived by his loving and devoted mom Cathie Donnelly and dad Ken Belland. Also to miss him forever is his adoring gramma Annette Donnelly, auntie Loree, uncles Michael (Leanne) and Kevin, and much loved cousins Darelle, Matthew, Markie and his special companion Emma, as well as other relatives and many dear friends. Ryan will be welcomed into heaven by his grandparents Jack Donnelly and Jack and Lois Belland.
A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, December 10, 2012, 10:00 a.m. at Connelly- McKinley Funeral Home in the Wild Rose Chapel. In lieu of flowers the family graciously request donations be made in Ryan's name directly to the SPCA or the Stollery Children's Foundation.
Condolences to: www.connelly-mckinley.com


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December 3, 2013

Mom

The tears are still daily, the heartache & emptiness seem endless -your presence is missed by so many. I love you and miss you and your hugs. One year ago today this earth lost a really great guy! You are missed by so many my boy! Forever proud - your Mom

December 2, 2013

Leslie, Kendall and Brennan

Tomorrow will mark one year that you've been gone...Kendall still asks me why her Uncle Ryan is gone. Always missed, forever loved.

November 20, 2013

Words can not express how much you are missed.

November 19, 2013

Mom

We miss you more & more every day Ryan! We love you so much, Kisses from Emma, Molly and Mom

September 17, 2013

Miss you Ry.
Love you,
Squirt

August 24, 2013

I love you forever and always! You are still my everything and I miss you so very much. Luv Mom xxxxooooo

July 28, 2013

Ryan: If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I would walk right up to Heaven and bring you home again!
The emptiness I feel is heart wrenching. 'I miss you' my Son.

June 17, 2013

Miss you more than anything!
This side or the other.. I love you Ry.
xoxo

June 16, 2013

Miss you always and forever. Someday!

May 23, 2013

My Ryan, I miss you so much honey. There isn't a day that goes by the anguish of having you taken from us doesn't make the tears flow for hours at a time. So many people are hurting without you here. Please look over us all and know that I still consider myself one of the luckiest and proudest Mom's ever! - Thank you for that Ry! XXXXXXXXXXOOOOOOOOOOO Your Mom

April 20, 2013

Allan Mahoney

I am stunned to hear this and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. All those years at the diamond has created many fond memories and Ryan is in many of them. My deepest sympathy Cathie and Ken.

April 12, 2013

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April 12, 2013

Together forever!

April 10, 2013

Darelle Donnelly

Ry!
I talked to you yesterday! I went to a medium and thank you for coming across! You answered so many questions and it was nice to hear from you! I've told the family what you wanted to hear and I told Chessie and will contact Jeff for you :) I miss you so much but know you're with the family at all times! Cant wait for mexico knowing youll be with me and i wont drink all the water i promise :P Hope to hear from you soon Ry guy!

Love you forever & Always,

Squirt

April 5, 2013

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April 3, 2013

Jeff

Hey Buddy I never did get to tell how proud I was to be your friend! I am so thankful for all the times we spent together as friends, from elementary years through to high school, working together, golfing, playing ball, or just hanging out enjoying each other company. I was so proud to have you stand up for me in my wedding. I miss you my friend. I'm always thinking of you. Please look after my family and I. We will meet again. I love you brother

Posted by Jeff

March 26, 2013

Ryan was one of a kind! He will be missed and loved forever.

March 20, 2013

Squirt

Miss you Ry. I don't know what to do without you, I can't handle it anymore... I cant be strong for the family anymore.. I just wish i could see your face one more time...
Love you, talk to you soon...

March 7, 2013

You have been on my mind alot today. Miss you.

March 7, 2013

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March 5, 2013

You will be missed forever

February 17, 2013

31 years ago today at exactly 8:55 am I became your Mom. You were the most beautiful baby. This year Honey, I will have to find a new birthday tradition for you as this will be the first time I will not be calling you at 8:55am with my wishes for you. I hold you close always & miss you incredibly.
I love you forever,
Mom

February 9, 2013

Mom XXXOOO forever

Ry: Time goes by so slowly without you here - it feels like forever since I last hugged you and heard you say 'I love you Mom'. Now I know how it is that people live or die from a broken heart. I miss you every second of every day and more. Please help me, my son to be strong and how to live on this earth without you. I want to be as proud of me here alone as when you were here in person. I love you so much Ryan Michael!

January 26, 2013

Laura Thomson

Ryan and I met years ago in Christina Lake, BC. We instantly hit it off and became very close. He had the most contagious laugh and a smile that would melt your heart in seconds. He made me a better person just by being around him. As time passed, we unfortunatly drifted further apart; however, he has never been far from my thoughts and never will be. My condolences go to his family and friends; may you always know the impact he had on others and that it will always remain. Missing you lots, Ryan.

January 14, 2013

Darelle Donnelly (Cousin)

Hey Ry,

Thought I should finally write to you, I guess this is the first time I have been able too, or atleast trying too.. New years at Grandma's wasn't the same without you,there was no one to find the "spiders" with.. get stepped on and walked over by you until i screamed " YOUR THE MAN" or my dishes buddy! I'm trying hard to look after the family for you.. and Matthew. He asked me to wrestle with him and it took everything for me to not break down.. he misses you Ry, we all do! I'm so thankful for the 19 years I had with my bestfriend and I know you always looked after me here and know you still will. I found alot of old pictures of us.. seems like we were attatched at the hip! I miss your sense of humor around the family and when we went out together. I wish so many things were different but I cant change them. Just know i'm still trying to make you proud and doing everything you told me too! Well until we meet again... this side or the other!

Love you forever & always,

Darelle

December 27, 2012

Jordan Derechey

Words can't express how sorry I am for your loss.

December 25, 2012

Loree and Ken
We are heartbroken to hear about Ryan. We know how much he meant to you. Please know that the spirit lives on, and he will not leave your side.
Love
Grant and Joy Ellert

December 19, 2012

Valerie Goodman

Ken, I am so sorry to hear of your loss, Ryan was an awsome young man. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Take care of yourself my friend.

December 16, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.
Condolences from the two remaining high school group.
Pat and Mo

December 11, 2012

Brody Sveinson

Ken & Cathie - I was very saddened to hear this news and my thoughts are with you. Ryan was a great friend and teammate, and always willing to lend a helping hand when needed. I had the pleasure of playing baseball with Ryan in Midget and he was truly a leader. I looked up to Ryan in many ways and he will be missed greatly. I am very sorry for your loss.

December 10, 2012

Lois (Reynolds)Enders

Ken & Loree: Just heard of your tragic loss and are saddened beyond words. Our prayers and thoughts to you and all of Ryan's relatives and friends. Ryan and Stephanie shared some of their first playdates at Jack & Lois' in his first years. He was the delight and pride of their lives. I was so happy to be reaquainted with Ryan at your house this past year. His warm personality and adventurous spirit filled the room. We will hold him in our special memories along with his grandparents.

December 10, 2012

Curtis Fowlie

To the Bellands,

Ryan and I grew up playing for SJP and I had the pleasure of playing on the same team for the majority of our years growing up. I am deeply saddened to hear of his passing. All my thoughts are with you at this time. Ken, I hope you are holding up OK, you are, and always have been, a great example of a man (and coach) for us all.

Curtis Fowlie

December 10, 2012

Cathie

Ryan: You are my most amazing little man. From the second I had you, I knew that you would be warm & caring, unselfish & funny. You, my little guy with one blue eye and one brown & blue. You were funny, you were amazing and you surprised me all the time. You cut your first two teeth on my chin. You hated baby carrots. You ran - you did not walk. You could not say Helicopter - you proudly would call it a hepiclopter! I didn't have the heart to correct you - I loved it just the way you said it! You read all the baseball statistics from the newspaper from such a young age. I was in AWE of you then & and still am at this very second. Nobody could make me laugh the way you could - nobody ever will. Thank you for making me the luckiest Mom EVER. I already miss your hugs, your kisses, YOU! With every ounce of my being I love you Ryan Michael. Be safe & warm my Son. Please watch over us all. And don't worry Honey, Emma & Molly will be well taken care of.
XXXX OOOO Your Mom

December 9, 2012

Jay Siracky

A man who would drop everything for his friends.... Words can't describe how special you were to all of us. Forever in our hearts; and my prayers to all of the family.
Love you buddy

December 9, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. Stay strong and close as you all need each other. Cherish the memories and never let them go.

December 9, 2012

Barry & Pat Barnes

Our thoughts, prayers & deepest sympathies to Ryan's family. Ryan was the sparkle in his Aunt Loree's eyes . We are so,so sad for your loss. The good memories ...keep them alive...they will embrace you when times get tough. Our prayers & thoughts are with you at this sad time.

December 8, 2012

Tamara Hurley

I knew Ryan from school we went to junior high and high school together I have great memories of him. I am very sad to hear about this. My deepest sympathy goes out to his family my thoughts and prayers are with you. What a great loss. :(

December 8, 2012

Julie Sochor

My deepest condolences to Loree, ken & Cathy.A young life gone way too soon. I shall always hold fond memories of times many years ago, when my two boys & I, & Ryan & Auntie Loree spent some fun summers together. My thoughts & Prayers are with you all.
Julie

December 8, 2012

Cindy

Loss of a loved one is always hard, so embrace and cherish your memories for that is where our loved will always be.

December 8, 2012

Elizabeth Nadeau

My deepest sympathy to your family at this difficult time, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Ryan was a good and thoughtful person and he will be greatly missed. He was a very good friend to my son Ryan Nadeau.

December 8, 2012

Your memory and smile will always remain.

December 8, 2012

Michelle Nadeau

Ryan was a good friend to my brother growing up. My deepest condolences goes out to your family right now.

December 8, 2012

Jim Reynolds

Never met Ryan but heard many good things from grandparents Jack & Lois
Our thoughts are with you and all the Bellands
Jim, Jackie and all the Reynolds family

December 8, 2012

Margrit Zbeetnoff

Although I never met Ryan, I know he was
the bright light in his aunt and my dear friend Loree's life.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family

December 7, 2012

Holley Belland

Ken, Cathie and family I join many who will deeply miss Ryan, his kindness, his compassion and his humour. You will be in my thoughts and I will keep Ryan and many wonderful memories always in my heart.

Posted by Holley Belland

December 7, 2012

Joanne Hatch

Cathie my deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of Ryan. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Joanne and Gary Hatch

December 7, 2012

Jan Van Dusen

Cathie, my most profound sympathy on your loss of Ryan. May you find peace within yourself to deal with this tragic loss.

December 7, 2012

Chantelle Ojo

Ryan was an amazing person with the biggest kindest heart! He was a great friend and loved by so many! To Ken and Cathie..Im so sorry! sending you and the family lots of love,Prayers and strength! xo
I love you Belly RIP friend!

December 7, 2012

Irene Belland

My deepest sympathy Ken, Loree and all the family.

December 7, 2012

Anna Fraser (Salloum)

I had the pleasure of attending both junior high and high school with Ryan. He was a kind hearted individual and liked by all who knew him. May you find comfort in the wonderful memories you have and hold them dear to your heart always. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.

December 7, 2012

Vivian & Malcolm McPherson

Ryan was a good friend to our son and was in our home many times. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

December 7, 2012

Donna Saidler

Ryan was vert special to us and we will miss his huge smile and sense of humour very much, Cathie and Ken, there are no words to comfort you but know you are in our thoughts and prayers, The Saidlers

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