Ryan George Snell
April 4, 2025
Ryan George Snell
August 12, 1979 - April 4 2025
It is with immense sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Ryan Snell at age 45. Ryan grew up in Pilot Butte, Saskatchewan. After leaving Pilot Butte, Ryan lived in Calgary for eight years working in the oil industry before returning to Regina to work in the carpentry trade. Ryan had a passion for music and he would often pick up his guitar and play one of his favorite tunes. Ryan loved spending time at Lake Diefenbaker and Last Mountain Lake, fishing for hours either out in a boat or on the ice in the winter. He also loved sitting around a campfire at night laughing, singing and chatting with friends and family.
Ryan was predeceased by his father Stan Snell, stepfather Roy Harcourt and uncle Greg Lamb. Ryan leaves to mourn his mother Nancy Snell, brother Craig Snell, stepsister Jamie Schwartz (Darrin), aunts Cindy Manderscheid (Alan), Pat Lamb, Kris Dolter (Les); cousins, Jared Manderscheid (Sandi), Devyn Manderscheid, Nick Lamb (Janice), Angela Witherington (Mike), Trevor Dolter (Shelley), Kelley Elliot (Aaron), Erin Weist (John), Aaron Snell (Terri).
Ryan will be remembered for his caring, sensitive ways and willingness to help others whenever he could. He will be deeply missed by his friends and family. A Celebration of Life will be scheduled for later in the summer.
You liked that old time rock 'n' roll
That kind of music that just soothes the soul
You’d reminisce about the days of old
With that old time rock 'n' roll
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Messages of Condolence
Thank you for some of the best coffee conversation I’ve ever had R.I.P. Ryan ~ Kevin Mac Donald
Ryan I will miss you greatly, I am so happy to have met you and call you my friend for at least 7 years, we shared a lot of conversations on fishing and life , you always made me laugh, you were far too young to leave us buddy, but I have faith I will see you again one day. God Bless your Mother Nancy and Brother Craig, my deepest condolences to all your family and friends. Rest Well Ryan 😢. ~ Susan Soveran
So sorry to hear of Ryan's passing, our condolences to Nancy and Craig. ~ Kelly and Lois Heichert
Nancy and Craig, I am so sorry for your loss.Rest Easy Ryan. You will be missed. ~ Rhea Hutchinson
My sincerest sympathies to you Nancy ... May Ryan rest in peace. Take care.Gary ~ Gary Kading
Ryan, I have fond memories of you fishing, water skiing, camping , gathering beer bottles, to pay for paddle boats to go fishing. Still think I caught a bigger Jack fish than you! 😉You were one of a kind, and be very deeply missed! I’ll always remember your infectious smile! Craig & Nancy, I’m so sorry for your loss. I know a bit of what you’re going through , and I’ll be thinking of you. You have my deepest condolences! Big hugs to both of you!💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔 ~ Michelle KehlerWoodward
We’re so sorry to hear about Ryan. We have so many fond memories of our fun times at Palliser Park, our 2 families boating, fishing, water skiing and sitting around the campfires. The 4 boys, wearing their life jackets and fishing off of the docks. I’m sure Darcy & Ryan are reminiscing and hanging out together. Big hugs and praying for you. We know how you are feeling… Wes & Jen ~ Wes & Jennie Kehler
Just wanted you to know my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this time. ~ Wes Kehler
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are so very sorry for your loss Maryann Stephenson ( Friesen family ) ~ Friesen family
I just found out about your passing this morning old friend. You were one of my best friends in high-school and stayed in touch over the years. I will cherish the last messages you sent me. My sincere condolences to Craig and Nancy and the rest of the family/close friends. ~ Dianne (Smith) Martin