Can't believe it's been a year today that I said my final goodbye.. I went to your gravesite today and left you some nice flowers and of course a few tears. We miss and love you.. Barb, Tanis, Sam, Derik, Avery and Luc!❤️😢

It has been 6 months since you left us. I miss miss you so much. Sending love🫂💋 your loving wife.

Barb, I am so very sorry for your loss of your wonderful husband Ryan. I extend my sympathies to you, Tanis, Derik, your grandchildren and your extended families. May your many memories bring you some comfort.

I am so sorry for your loss. Sending deepest of sympathies to Derik, Barb and family.

I taught with Ryan for many years and  we were friends outside of work.  Ryan was a quiet, thoughtful person unless you touched on a favourite topic and then he could "hold forth".  Goodbye old friend. 

Deepest Sympathy to Barb and all the family🙏❤️

My deepest sympathies to you Barb and your family. I am glad I had the pleasure of spending time with you both in Mexico and briefly getting to know Ryan. It was easy to see what a nice person he was.

Dear Barb, and family, what a lovely tribute written in honour of Ryan. What a life he lived! My sincere condolences on your loss. Sending love.

Barb, Tanis and Derik my deepest sympathies go out to you and the entire family.   We spent many great winters in Fort Myers together and I cherish our time there.  This was just one of the many happy hours we attended.  May you find peace in your memories. 

Thinking of Barb and family during this difficult time. Ryan leaves behind a legacy of love, learning and the lake. My thoughts are with you all.

I met Ryan and Barb some 45 yrs ago when introduced to the Routley family. As years fly by, Barb and Ryan were welcoming and always made me feel like I was part of the family. I will cherish the chats Ryan and I had on the deck overlooking Lake of the Woods. My condolences to you Barb and family. Never hesitate to call or say hi when you are in my "neck of the woods".

The obituary is beautiful and a wonderful tribute to your husband, brother, uncle and friend.🧡

Heartfelt condolences to you and your family for Ryan's passing and all the attendant feelings of loss and grief.  What a beautiful tribute paid to his life and contribution to so many.

So very sorry to hear of Ryan’s passing.  We send our love to Barb, Tanis and Derik.  

My heartfelt condolences, Barb to you and your family. What a giving and adventurous man. May warm memories provide comfort in time

What a wonderful tribute to his life!

Our heartfelt love and prayers to you... Barb, Tanis, and Derik during this time of sorrow.   May God hold you in His healing arms...as He is holding Ryan in His loving arms...til we all are together again.

Our sincere love.

Ryan would always say "well I'm doing about as good as I can do." He was Mr. Cool at the lake, and everywhere, and so laid back. He was always offering you a drink etc. I'm just so glad that he got to see the brand new cabin and the new RV in Florida (photos). It was great to spend March with him in Mexico. I'm just so glad we got to spend quality years together at the lake, in Florida and Mexico. We love you, Ryan.

So lovely to have spent time with Ryan, and Barb at Leisure Island. Ryan will be missed. Take care, Barb, Tannis and Derik. So sorry for your loss. See you this summer at the lake.

I’m thinking of you Barb and your family at this difficult time. Cherish the fond memories of your time together❣️ 

I met Ryan in 1972 when the Routley clan admitted me into their circle that Summer. A great and kind cousin who I admire to this day. Deepest sympathies to Barb and kids and know that Ryan will be by your side in spirit for a long time.

Barb, so sorry for your loss, try to remember all the good times. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. 

I was fortunate to meet Barb and Ryan in Florida. I have so many great memories watching tennis with Ryan and listening to his great wealth of knowledge. He will be missed. My sincere condolences, Barb, Tannis, Derik and family.

What a wonderful testament to the life that Ryan led.  He was such a special man and will be sorely missed by all that had the privilege of knowing him.  We send our deepest condolences to Barb, Tanis, Derik, and family.  RIP dear Ryan.

Barb and family:

With sincere sympathy and gratitude for a life so well lived.

Happy memories!

Barb and family,

A wonderful tribute to Ryan. I’ll keep you and your family in my prayers. I understand all too well how difficult this is.

Such a beautiful tribute to a man who touched so many lives and was so loved and respected by his family and friends. To Barb and family , Mike and I send our heartfelt condolences. Wishing you strength to get through this very difficult time. May the wonderful memories you made together throughout all the adventures and challenges sustain you and eventually bring peace. Sending love,.

My deepest condolences to you Barb and your family on the loss of Ryan, husband, father, and grandfather.  What a beautiful tribute!

Sincere condolences to you Barb and your family. We are so sorry for your loss.

We were fortunate to have fond memories of Ryan. We remember his smile and laughter.

He will be missed.

My sincere condolences to you Barb, your children and to Ryan's siblings Joanne and Ron. I remember Ryan as a friendly guy who loved to share stories about adventures with students. He will be missed.

Our sincerest condolences to all of the Brako families.

Lyle and I will have thinking of you and Ronnie in the upcoming weeks Joanne as you deal with the loss of your loved brother. We know how much you cherished and respected him.

So happy you all managed to spend quality time together on your winter vacations.

Viva Les memories 💕

Dear Barb , Tannis and Derik:

I am filled with terrific memories of the friendship I enjoyed with your Dad and Husband. So much fun especially at the cottage fixing docks, building the storage shed and much more.

I am sorry for your loss.

Mr. Brako was my biology teacher at Murdoch MacKay Collegiate in the late 80s.  Condolences to his family and friends.

Barb,and Tanis and Derek, Ken and I were so shocked and saddened to hear of your dear husband, Ryan’s passing. We both remember fun times we had at your place in Florida and of course your cottage and ours at the lake. His obituary was wonderfully written and gave us another glimpse of the very special impact Ryan had on so many others he was involved with. We look forward to seeing you soon. In the meantime please take care of yourself and hoping by  remembering your many cherished memories  you have had with Ryan and your family times together  will continue to give you some needed strength at this very difficult time.

Our Condolences to the Brako family!Always enjoyed our time with Ryan.He will be missed.

Our deepest condolences to you Barb, Tanis and Derik on the loss of your husband and father.  The Brakos's were our neighbours when they lived in Windsor Park.  We were shocked and sad to have read the obituary in the paper this morning, beautifully written and a lovely tribute to Ryan.  Rest in Peace Ryan, you were a lovely person and a great family man.  

Ryan’s cottage that was rebuilt in 2021-22. Some of his ashes will be spread on his property. His happy place.

What a beautiful testament about Ryan. He had a wonderful life in a short period of time. Both Gino and I taught with Ryan and enjoyed the times we had together. . We are with you and your family in thought and prayer.

Below are pictures of our original cottage bought in 1976  a fire took it away in 2020..

Barb:  We were both so sad to hear about Ryan's passing. We have such great memories of spending time with you so long ago, when Gary started teaching at Murdock.  I especially remember a conversation we had where we said we probably weren't going to have children, and just wanted to travel.  You both said in your wisdom....travelling is great, but then you will wonder whether there is more to life, and that's when we had kids. You were so right.  I know we haven't seen you for a very long time but we hear about your adventures through Judy and we were always happy to hear your life was full of family, friends and travel.    Rest in Peace, Ryan.    Barb ....be gentle with yourself.

Barb, Tanis, Derik and all the family,

We want to send our heartfelt condolences to you and the family during this very sad time.  We know that Ryan has joined his heavenly family and are comforted to know that they were there to welcome him on his spiritual journey.. He was such a knowledgeable and entertaining person to talk to, whether you just met him, or were friends for many years. His, calm, patient and friendly personality had an influence on all his family, friends and especially his students..

Brako family

Barb, Tanis, Avery, Luc, and family,

We are so very sorry for your loss. We have wonderful memories from the many weekends you so generously hosted us at your cabin. Ryan was always so thoughtful, knowledgeable and kind. Sending you all love and hugs,

Barry and I were so sad to read of Ryan's death.  It doesn't seem like so many years ago that we spent the summer working on the La Martre River in NWT!  We remember the fun times we had together when the kids were little and your trip to Edmonton to visit us.  Ryan was always so gentle, kind and welcoming with a great, quiet sense of humour.  Please accept our deepest condolences Barb, Tanis and Derik. 

Robert and I were with Ryan and Barb in Mexico for three months and left a few days before his health gave up on him.  We still are in shock to have lost a dear friend!

Eric and I were so sorry to hear about Ryan’s death. He was such an enjoyable person to be with. He was so kind and easy going.

What a beautiful tribute to Ryan’s life the obituary is, he had so many accomplishments we were unaware of.

Our prayers are with you and your family for comfort and consolation.

Barb, so many wonderful memories to keep close. I will always have a smile on my face whenever I think of Ryan. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if there is anything we can do…

Our family was so sad to hear of Ryan's passing.  We will miss seeing him on the dock at the lake, waving at the kids when we drove by in the boat.  Our hearts go out to the entire Brako family.

What an amazing life, lived to the fullest and rich with family and friends. So sorry for your loss and wishing you strength in the days ahead..

Barb and family,  I was so sorry to hear of Ryan's sudden passing. All the wonderful memories you have enjoyed together represents a life well lived.  Ryan's gentle nature, love of nature and of travel shines brightly. It has been lovely to see all the tributes and pictures your family and friends have sent in. Thinking of you, sending you hugs and see you soon.

I am so sorry for your loss Barb.  My deepest sympathies go to you and your whole family.

I appreciated reading the tribute and getting to know more about Ryan and the special person he was.

You are in my thoughts and prayers.  See you soon.

Ryan & I send our deepest condolences to you & your family, on the passing of Ryan. ❤️

Pete and I wish to extend our sincere condolences to you and your family. We enjoyed the Christmas parties you invited us to even though we are not Canadians. Prayers are with you at this sad time.

Barb we were so sorry to hear about Ryan’s sudden passing.  Our heart goes out to you and your family.  So many years have passed since you and I taught together, and Paul and Ryan as well.  Remember those staff parties.  The obituary depicts so well the special husband,father Ryan was.  Thinking of you.  God Bless. 

In the obituary we forgot to put that Ryan and I went on 3 different cruises from Florida and a bus tour to New Orleans with our park. We loved to travel!

Cousin Barb

Margot and I (David) are so sorry to hear of your loss.  We only met Ryan a few time but felt his warmth . Our hearts go out to you in this most difficult time.

So sorry for your loss.    Mr Brako was my bio 200 teacher 1982.   Morning of exam I became I'll.   My mom wouldn't let me go to school and called in.    At 11am  I called and spoke with Ryan and asked if I could still write.   Told him I felt better.   I lied.   I got there.   Sat down.   Wrote my name and had to leave.    Later that nite I was in the hospital having my appendix removed.       He still gave me a passing grade.    One of the best teachers I had ever!