Ryan Fernando Souza

Ryan's greatest blessing in his short life was the birth of his two children - daughter Kaylee and son Colby. Kaylee was so excited to meet her daddy that she arrived nine weeks early. God blessed him with a healthy and beautiful angel. Two years later Ryan and Kristen were blessed again as Colby was born and Ryan had his son - filled with energy and spirit.

Ryan loved all hunting activities. He never missed an opening day of deer, duck or dove season. By the time his babies were two, both could call in ducks for Daddy.

Ryan was gifted by skills with gun, bow and golf club and he enjoyed sharing these activities with his children. Ryan was actively involved in all aspects of his children's lives. He enjoyed coaching and watching Colby play multiple sports and he never missed a performance when Kaylee was riding a horse, playing the piano or dancing on stage.

Professionally Ryan spent six years with the Fresno County Sheriff's Department including services on the SWAT team.

Ryan had many acquaintances in Fresno and always remained close to his boyhood buddies from his childhood and teenage years in Sacramento, California.

Even though the touch of our loved one no more we shall feel, the love he gave us will carry us all until we all meet again.

Rest in peace Son.

Rest in peace DADDY.

He is survived by his children, Kaylee and Colby Souza of Fresno; the mother of his children, Kristen Souza; wife, Kathryn Souza and step children, Cherith and Christian; step father, Dr. Kevin Boran and mother Alberta Boran; and brother, Kristopher Souza and family of Madera County.

Visitation will be held at Whitehurst, Sullivan, Burns & Blair Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.

A Funeral Service will be held at Whitehurst, Sullivan, Burns & Blair Funeral Home on Thursday, May 15, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Oakhill Cemetery, Oakhurst, CA.