Ryan Yin Nan Chang
elevated 0LlyC April 17, 1934 – August 22, 2019
elevated 0LlyC Visitation
Thursday August 29, 2019 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm & 6:00 – 8:00 pm
elevated 0LlyC Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated 0LlyC Funeral Mass
elevated 0LlyC Blessed Trinity Parish 3220 Bayview Avenue, North York
elevated 0LlyC Friday August 30, 2019 at 10:30 am
elevated 0LlyC Obituary
elevated 0LlyC CHANG, Ryan Yin Nan
elevated 0LlyC The family is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Ryan Yin Nan Chang after a year-long battle with cancer. Ryan was peacefully called by God and surrounded by the love of his family, at the Sunnybrook Palliative Care Unit on Thursday August 22, 2019 at the age of 85. Ryan was the beloved husband of Marie Louise (Aloha) (nee Rocha) and the loving father of Karen (Dan Condon). He will be sadly missed by his pride and joy, his two grandsons, James and Sean. Ryan was predeceased by his parents Haitz Tsu-Yin Chang and Chin-Chen Hseuh Chang, and his sister, Lily, and his brothers, Stoney and David. He is survived by his sister Nora, his sister-in-law Marybelle, his brother-in-law Harry, and by his nephew, nieces, grand-nephews and grand-nieces.
elevated 0LlyC Ryan was born in Nanking, China and graduated from the National University of Taiwan before working in Hong Kong. He brought his young family to Canada in 1969 where had had a long career as a mechanical engineer, retiring in 1995. Ryan lived his life with a love of food, friends and laughter. In retirement, he and Marie enjoyed travelling, meeting many new friends and indulging in his love of good food and good conversation. This continued through his 2018 diagnosis of stomach cancer until his last days in palliative care.
elevated 0LlyC The family would like to express their gratitude to the doctors and nurses at Sunnybrook Hospital, especially Dr. Chan, Dr. Huynh and Dr. Bennett for their care and compassion.
elevated 0LlyC In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Ryan can be made to the Sunnybrook Palliative Care Unit or the Odette Cancer Centre c/o the Sunnybrook Foundation, which would be sincerely appreciated by the family.
Dear Miss Rocha and Family,
My deepest sympathy to you in losing Ryan your loving husband and father.
My honour to have met him, enjoying food and his humor, even not so long ago.
God bless.
Sincerely.
Winnie Poon
Dear Ms Rochas,
I am so sorry for your loss. Ryan will always be remembered fondly.
So sorry I can’t come to pay my respects as I am out of the country.
Please take care of yourself.
Deepest condolences,
Bonnie
Our condolences to Ms Rocha & your family for the passing of Ryan . We have enjoyed his company for the trip we went together. The memory would stay with us forever . May he rest in peace.
Deepest condolences to Marie, Karen and their family from Garry and Karen at the passing of Ryan, loved Husband, Father and Grandfather
Marie Louise, saddened with Gertrude’s sharing of Ryan’s death. I will remember him and you and Karen at mass.
Love and prayers,
SRJ
My dearest Marie Louise, I am so sorry to hear from Gertrude Chan that your beloved husband passed away. Ryan was such a wonderful man. I can never forget how kind he was, driving me to and from the airport every time I went to Toronto. Besides, being helpful and caring in many ways to the Sisters and girls of MCS, he was such a fun person. I shall remember him in my prayers and please do accept my deepest sympathy and my most sincere condolences to you and your family. Let us be consoled that he is now resting peacefully in the bosom of the Lord, relieve of all pain and suffering. Love and prayers, Sister Teresa Leung
Dear Mrs. Chang, sorry for your loss. Now that Ryan is in good hand, please do take care of yourself. Our prayers are with you and your family
My condolences to you and your family for the loss of Ryan. May he rest in peace and be welcomed into the kingdom of heaven.
Please take care of yourself, Miss Rocha.
My deepest condolences to Karen and the rest of the family on your sad loss. Stay strong and please reach out for anything that I can help with.