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RYAN DORRANCE Obituary

Ryan Dorrance was born in Fresno, CA on June 11, 1980, and passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 2, 2016. He was very active all through his youth and loved playing soccer and football. He graduated from Clovis West High School. Then he attended California State University, Fresno, graduating in Business Administration with an emphasis in Financial Planning. He was on the Fresno State Rugby team, and after graduating became a member of the Fresno Rugby Club. While attending Fresno State, Ryan worked at Copeland Sports and was promoted to Assistant Store Manager in a matter of months. After graduation, he went to work for American Fidelity Assurance Corporation and specialized in retirement planning. He was one of American Fidelity's top producers and won many awards, including a trip to Monaco. Most recently, he was employed by the State of California, Covered California Health Insurance plan. He is survived by his parents, Stanley and Kay Dorrance; his sisters, Caitlin Lutke and her husband Kevin, and Erin Hardin and her husband Greg, and their children, Braden and Stevielynn. Ryan's Funeral Service will be held at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 355 E. Champlain, Fresno, CA 93730, on Wednesday, October 12, 2016, with a Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 9:30 a.m., a Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m., and reception in the James T. Logan Hall to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ryan's name may be made to the Central California Blood Bank; or the Poverello House.

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Published by Fresno Bee on Oct. 9, 2016.

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Rebecca

October 4, 2021

I think of Ryan continually and miss him. He was loved.

Jennifer Torres

October 3, 2021

My sweet Ryan , you´re in my thoughts always. You made me a better person , you made me appreciate life. I try to honor you by having a little extra zest of life in all that I do. PS it´s me leaving you all the girly flowers lol, I know you wouldn´t mind because it´s the thought that counts , and where the heck does one find masculine flowers anyway. I love you and miss you always.

J

January 3, 2018

Ryan was my friend. My brother. My heart. I will always miss him and I will always carry him with me wherever I go.

Jeanette Kishida

November 7, 2016

Kay and Stanley,
My sincere condolences to you and your family. I was heartbroken to hear of Ryan's passing. I shall always remember Ryan's wonderful smile and the way he made us all smile, too. Such a beautiful spirit. My deepest hope for peace in your hearts. Love and Blessings, you're in my thoughts and prayers.

Jennifer Torres

November 2, 2016

Ryan lit up my life from the moment I met him. He was the best friend a girl could ask for. There was fire in his eyes and magic in his smile. I absolutely loved and adored this man and I'm sure he knew it. He was one of those things in life that is too good to be true. While my heart aches for him I feel blessed to have known him at all. My prayers are with Ryan and all who loved him that we may see him again.

ljn

October 25, 2016

RIP- you are forever in our hearts.

Debi DePrima

October 12, 2016

Kay,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family it's heartbreaking when God calls our loved ones unexpectedly. May God hold you close and grant you peace in your heart and please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

J Foraker

October 11, 2016

My brother from another mother! Ryan was always full of life and had a smile, a joke, or a wisecrack (sometimes crude) for everyone. I am soooo heartbroken and will miss our text battles, our witty banter, our crazy lunch sessions, and most of all....my friend! You are such a sweet soul and I'm sure you'll be watching over us all from heaven! I lovvve you babe and I send my sincere condolences to your family and all of those who loved you! Much too young.
RIP my friend! Love always, J!

Simi Kang

October 11, 2016

I met Ryan 3 years ago at Covered California....I will miss seeing him sitting at his desk every morning...I will miss leaving him random cookies on his desk and having him guess who they were from...I will miss his random Instagram Messages but mostly I will miss his infectious laugh and smile...but God had other plans for you...you will always be in our hearts and prayers...

ljn

October 9, 2016

I did not know Ryan in his adult life, but I have many great memories of us growing up. Holidays at Grandmas and snow sledding to name a few. I send all my love to his family, what a tragic loss.

Casey Cox

October 9, 2016

Condolences to Stan, Kay, Erin and Caitlin, and the rest of his family. Ryan was a good friend to grow up with, and this is shocking news. RIP my friend.

May 2014 at Starving Artists Bistro. His smile made me smile.

Rebecca Parkin

October 9, 2016

Ryan was very special to me and I'm thankful for the bond that we had. I will forever hold him in my heart. I miss him so much.

Jon Williams

October 8, 2016

My condolences go out to Ryan family. I had the opportunity to meet Ryan this past summer and enjoy some good memories on the lake. He was a great guy full of life and enjoyed being around people.

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