Hi , I met Pete as I was in B.C. for my first time in 2012. I was taken to his place by my older brother that lived in Hope. I was blown away how gentle of a man and his skill of his cravings. I bought one called Spirit in the woods. I proudly have it in my familyroom since I got back to Hamilton. Thanks Pete ,may you rest in peace 

Our deepest sympathy goes out to Chris and the entire family.  Peter was a wonderful  man who we shared many memberable times in Aruba.  Between going out to dinner, a day at the beach, playing cribbage, or just having a cold one.  He was always having a good time with all of us.  As Peter now goes on his next journey may he rest in peace forever.  Amen.
Love Kathy and George

I met Pete while filming for carver kings. It was the fist show I ever filmed and was worried that I’d never work another job after because Pete’s jokes and antics were so funny I couldn’t stop shaking making my footage unusable. He was such a Beauty a talented gem. Miss ya Pete

The little I know about carving was initially learned from Pete. I was proud to call him my friend although we lived a long ways away. Happens to us all but it always is tough when you lose friends. Going to miss you Pete. 

Pete was a cousin and I am so sorry to hear of his loss.
It has been a pleasure to see his creations on the show.
Our condolences from all of the Kitchener, Ontario cousins
and May God bless your family and give you strength during this 
sad time.

I contacted Pete Ryan some years ago, we had a big redwood cedar tree we cut down but left about 12 feet standing wanted raccoons carved in it and that’s exactly what we got from Pete, took him 5 days, we live in Aldergrove BC.  It’s even more special now, RIP Pete Ryan! ❤️

There’s not much to say about Pete that hasn’t already been said-an incredible talent and someone who liked doing what he did.  I got to know him when he made all the carvings (even a giant Moses holding the 10 Commandments!) for my dad’s tourist park out in the Kootenays in 1983, staying at our  place while working out of his van at the front of the property, usually drawing a crowd.  While he was very focused when carving, he loved taking long breaks to talk to folks and he loved to laugh!   I’m glad he connected with our family and am sad at the loss of his presence out in Hope.  Condolences to his family, Eckhard

Pete you were a special man, and I’ll always remember you :)))

Murray 

I have known Pete since our sons were 5 years old and joined the same Scout Troop.  Pete had time for everyone, and will never be forgotten.

Saddened to hear this news  - Peter and I were in Grade 9 together at WHCI - lots of nice memories - decent guy - have some b & w photos somewhere of him - posted on the high school site - lots of former students and friends with lots of memories.

I also have great memories of Pete.  Thanks to Mike Gardner for telling me about Pete's famous carvings in Hope BC,  Linda and I took our son and granddaughter for a visit to his home, gallery and workshop in 2016. We spent several hours admiring his works of art and chatting with him about the good old days in Rexdale.  We recalled some of my high school projects that Pete helped me with such as my guillotine and chariot and the hockey days at St. Benedicts.  Some of my favourite memories of those days on Mercury Road are when we all got together to play hockey on the Humber River.  While visiting Pete in Hope he carved us an amazing welcome sign for our mobile home which we will always treasure.   He was a great guy and a great friend.

I remember Pete from long ago when he lived at Audrey with Lyn I remember he carved the stock of a shot gun with a hunter shooting at ducks if I remember right MY condolences to Lyn  and family may he ride  in Harley Heaven

I am blown away by this news. I'll always remember his songs, his humour and his wood craving greatness. R.I.P. my old friend.

so sorry for your loss, Ryan was a great person he will be miss , his work will always remind us of who Pete Ryan was 
when I called Pete and told him about Greg passing and asked if he would make me a Urn for Greg he said he would be glad too I will be forever greatful to Ryan he put a Irish saying on the back 

MAY HE BE IN HEAVEN HALF HOUR BEFORE THE DEVIL KNOWS HE'S DEAD 

rest in peace
sending love and prayers to the family 

love Betty Phoenix 

Pete and I were best friends when he came to st. Benedict's in 1963 . He introduced the guitar to me and we formed our first band  The Vultures and then the  Night Before . We always had the wildest adventures due mostly to his creativity, one that comes to mind is the famous Ragman that we perpetrated on Rexdale in 1964 , and too many others to mention at this time . Pete was our goaltender first the great st. Benedict's hockey team . So long for now my old friend , catch ya on the other side !

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Peter Gregory Ryan

31 marzo, 1950 – 8 enero, 2021

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