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Christopher Ryan Obituary
December 19, 1963 - July 28, 2022
Christopher Brace Ryan of Houston, TX passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 28th.
Chris was born in Houston to Paul Ryan Jr. and Nancy Brace Ryan Dukler on December 19, 1963. Raised in Houston, Chris went on to attend the University of Texas at Austin. Chris was a consummate entrepreneur and leader in the oil and gas industry.
Chris was a beloved friend, brother, uncle and doting father. He was bright, curious and ever adventurous. Chris was happiest spending time with friends and family. He loved the outdoors; golf, hunting and mountain biking, but most of all skiing with his family at his side.
Chris is preceded in death by his parents Paul and Nancy. Chris is survived by his children, Brace and Molly, and their mother April Dudensing Ryan, stepmother Barbara Broesche Ryan; along with his brothers Andrew, Michael with his wife Christina and their sons Zachary and Sean, and Patrick with his partner Carmen; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.
Chris will be sorely missed by everyone that knew and loved him.
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Memories and Condolences
for Christopher Ryan
David McLeroy
May 8, 2023
Sorry to hear of the passing of Chris. Roommates our freshman year in college. Great times and lots of laughs. He will be missed. God's speed Ryno. Mac
Christine Greenstein
April 11, 2023
Deepest condolences to the entire Ryan family. I met Christopher when visiting Houston with his brother Andrew, when we were at UNC-G.
RJ Hayes
August 12, 2022
My deep condolences to the Ryan family and anyone who knew Chris. He was a good man, I will miss him.
Patrick Ryan
August 8, 2022
I remember are the great times we had At the beach house the Farm dinner at mom`s house
Tom & Carolyn Moody
August 7, 2022
We were very saddened to hear of Chris's passing. Our fondest memories of Chris having fun with his family at the Family Beach House in Jamaica Beach will live on. We send our love and comfort to the family.
Ronnie Northrop
August 7, 2022
My sincere condolences to the entire Ryan family for your loss. Chris was a good friend in our younger days. I will always remember the good times we had. RIP
Patrick Ryan
August 7, 2022
Will forever be missed
And love
Linda Andrews
August 7, 2022
So sorry to hear of this untimely death. As a good friend of his mother Nancy, I heard many stories about her grandchildren and Chris. My sympathies to his family.
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