Ryan Michael Konkin

1985 - 2023

KONKIN - Ryan Michael Konkin was born to Teresa Lapitsky and Russell Konkin on October 29, 1985 in Yorkton, SK. On January 12 he sustained injuries from an explosion at work in St. Catherines which he could not recover from and passed away on January 13, 2023 with his fiancé, in laws, sister Nicole and brother Garrett by his side. Ryan tended to have the least, but give the most, expecting nothing in return. He could make friends with complete strangers at a fishing hole, an upscale event or with a houseless person on the street. To Ryan, all people were equal and deserved his time of day. He loved fishing, woodwork, hiking, kids and animals. Ryan was blessed with the best two years of his life with his fiancé, Natalia Sepulveda-Lastra and her family, in St. Catherines, ON. He is survived by his son Vincent, sisters Allison and Nicole, brother Garrett, nieces Kenzlee and Lemon and his nephew Kayden. Ryan's response to adversity was "Everything is going to be alright" and lived his life to the fullest through curiosity. He was such a comforting and gentle soul who left everyone better than he found them. To honour Ryan in the most authentic way possible, we will meet for a Shishliki BBQ Celebration of Life on May 20, 2023 in Kamsask, SK followed by a bonfire and fishing social the next morning. Visit gofund.me/9b33a1b3 for more information and to contact Nicole for the event details and to register.