Name: Fairhaven Memorial Services
Address: Mission Viejo, CA

Well, Friend And Co-Worker You Definitely Were One Of Kind... It Was A Pleasure To Share A Small Place On This Earth With You!!!   

I Just Heard Today, I’m A Bit Sad, But Through Your Eyes I Know YOU Are Well Now!!!

The O’Campo’s Send Our Deepest Condolences..... 

PS What’s For Lunch!!! (Our Thing) 

Ryan, one of the greatest pleasures I've had in my career in the car business was working with you. God blessed  me immensely when He gave me the opportunity to work with such a unique individual as yourself. You possess a special talent for creating happiness wherever you are.  Your cheerful attitude and infectious smile will never be forgotten. God bless!!!!

I had worked with Ryan side by side, I learned a lot from Ryan. He is literally one of the nicest guys I have ever met.

I am So sorry to hear, I worked with Ryan and he was a kind , energetic soul. Prayers to all .

It was such an honor to have Ryan part of our Orange Coast family.  We had some great times and a lot of laughs.

Ryan, you were an awesome friend, and always will be.

I loved seeing Ryan and Joanna together when we played soccer so many years ago. He was always so proud of her and just beamed watching her play. So much love! I'm so sorry for the awful pain the Lake family is going through..

I loved working with Ryan! It was many moons ago, but the laughs and experiences never forgotten.  I am very saddened. It truly breaks my heart. Hugs and love to Ryan, Joanna and family.

So sorry to hear about Ryan’s passing.  Our thoughts are with Joanna and the family.

It was so great to reunite with Ryan a few years ago after not seeing him since OVS...our high school days. How he spoke of his family made me see just how wonderful of a man my old high school friend had become. Sending love to all!

Ryan was one of the most happy and upbeat persons I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. I feel honored to contribute something in support of Ryan and his family. May he rest in eternal peace and paradise.

I worked with Ryan several years ago, and always remember his humor and friendship.. 

My condolences to his family and all those who loved him.

Very sad to hear this. I have served the Lake Family a number of times over the last 3 years at Morton's. They come for the escargot and the seafood platter (and the French bread) and the steaks and the hot chocolate cake and sprites and cokes and martinis. But that's never what I remember. I remember every night going home and telling my wife how the Lake Family came in and lit up my night. This is very sad, indeed. And what I'm telling my wife tonight is that a positive force is leaving this Earth and we have to fill that void with the very same character and personality that Mr. Lake brought to the table. Such a fun guy and so full of genuine and authentic goodness. And one day, when I die, whether prematurely or at age 92, I want people to be thinking the same things about me that we are all thinking about Mr. Lake right now. Gonna miss you, man.

Our hearts are so very heavy hearing about Ryan.  We only met him once in Houston but felt like we knew him well after being on our first Bechtel assignment in Kenai Alaska with Butch and Bonnie, who were so lovely and kind and we have always considered them family.  Bonnie - you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers and we hope you all find peace, comfort and strength to get you through this difficult time.  Seeing the photos of Ryan and Joanna's beautiful children, we know Ryan will live on through them.  Much love to you all...kris & marc hood

Ryan entered my life when I was 12 years old, over three decades ago. He was a perfect male role model for me and my family. The best brother-in-law anyone could ask for. Always happy, kind, sincere, funny and genuine.  The world lost and amazing person. One of the happiest, most kind, funny, caring people I know.  He was and is loved by EVERYONE.  My heart aches but my memories of him and how he treated every single person like first class and made everyone feel his happiness are what I will remember most.  Life will not be the same without you.   RIP brother, you are missed so much.  ❤️  

Ryan is my husband's nephew.  
As with many Bechtel families, we spend most of our lives away from home, family and friends.  In my 20+ years in the Vogtli/Lake family I was only able to meet - in person - Ryan and Joanna 10-15 times.  But oh, how I know Ryan through family memories.  The man I got to know, whose character and personality is echoed in the many tributes, was a true man of love, humor, and grace.  
Ryan was also a product of his mother Bonnie and father "Butch".  Bonnie gave him the nurturing characteristic and Butch his sense of humor, hospitality and the famous phrase "it doesn't cost more to go first class: you just can't stay as long".  Ryan talked with his hands.  I always thought he missed his calling as a symphony conductor.
Ryan took everything to heart.  I remember when Joanna was pregnant with Riley,  Ryan was so nervous as he was taking in and embracing the awesome responsibility of being a new father.  I'd say that he mastered that role.  
I never speak Ryan's name without saying "Ryan and Joanna".  That's how I knew Ryan... and Joanna.  Part of a union.  A strong union.
Ryan: we all love and will miss you terribly.  Joanna, Riley and Makena: we love you.  Your deep sorrow and loss is our pain.  
We are praying for peace and comfort now and always.


As Ryan's father-in-law, I know there aren't enough pages to describe the good in him. He was a tremendously great person. I could not have searched this world to find a better man for my daughter and grandchildren.  His positive in life with an uncanny sense of humor cannot be matched by anyone I know. He leaves us all with a feeling of emptynes and sadness, yet the memories will bring some sunshine through our tears. Thank you Ryan, for the time and joy you always have to others and for the example of who we all need to be like. He had only one enemy and it took him from us.


I first met Ryan many years ago, when I was coaching with Joanna for Makena's  8U soccer team. Ryan was always smiling and positive. He was great to have on the sidelines. He would just pull up seat in a chair and begin cheering. He had a real love for the game and was his family's BIGGEST FAN! 
As we moved on, as it happens in rec soccer, every time I saw Ryan at the fields, he remained the same, his family's BIGGEST FAN! We would always share kind words and talk about our families. He was very sincere and listened intently as we talked and listened to how our families and kids continued to grow. 
Any time I would see Ryan, he was a joy. We spent many days just talking outside my house as he was waiting to pick Makena up from school. Again, we would share in our stories and even up to the end remained positive and up beat. 
Ryan was a great man! He will be missed. I'm glad to have known him.  

I was an assistant AYSO soccer coach with Joanna for a couple of seasons here in Mission Viejo, CA. Ryan was always there to both cheer on their daughter Makena but also be there to support Joanna (not that Joanna ever needs it :)  )  He'd always be running a timer to let her know how much time was left in the half. I really appreciated how he showed this support - you'll be missed Ryan out on the soccer fields of MV.

I was Ryan’s music teacher at OVS 1983 -85.  I’ll never forget when he sang blue moon as a solo with our swing choir!  He was such a big help as this was my first job as a music teacher and I came all the way from Wisconsin. . He was always such a positive young man and for years I wondered what he was up to.   I am so sorry to hear of his passing. I always hoped that one day I would be able to reconnect with him and hear about his life. You will all be in my prayers! 

One night I was at soccer practice at Cypress High School. Just as we were about to finish a man walked up to me and said that his wife was coaching the small kids practicing next to us and she was interested in joining our team.

The next week Ryan and Joanna came to practice to try out and from that day on Joanna and "Ryan" were on the team.   

Ryan showed up to every game, every tournament and everything else the team was doing.  There was not a more proud husband than Ryan was of Joanna.

Joanna always wore her hair in a very high pony tail that Ryan lovingly referred to as her bird turd. Since Joanna was clearly the tallest on the team, it never mattered what position she was playing (even goalie) Joanna always stood by the keeper whenever we took a corner kick.  More often than not she scored a goal with her head. Ryan would run up and down the field yelling “BIRD TURD’.  The team was always joyous to score but no one had a bigger smile on their face than Ryan.

Ryan could make friends with anyone.  When my husband came to the field Ryan was his buddy.  When my boys turned 21 and we took them to the Vegas tournament, Ryan was their buddy.  If we played butts up in between games, Ryan was the first one on the field.

There was never a time that we had to put the nets up or take them down that Ryan was the first one out there helping us,  even after we dropped a very heavy goal post on his foot.

Ryan always brought joy, fun and laughter to everyone on the team.

KTFA



 

I had the good fortune to meet Ryan when we  were freshmen in high school, and it was an instant “sibling” bond - we laughed, we cried, we were those obnoxious teenagers (oh the inappropriate humor).  Ryan pushed me to do more and be better.  Our senior year our class went on a ‘back country’ adventure which included a turn at rock climbing.  I will admit (now) that I was scared outta my wits – going up wasn’t so bad, it was the repelling down that ‘3 million’ foot high rock. As scared as I was I was determined to show up Ryan, there was no way I was going to give him the satisfaction of teasing me mercilessly for giving up. That “sibling rivalry” got me to challenge myself, and we succeeded.  
Ever grateful to know Ryan, he is/was/always will be the example we want to see in the world.
Well done my brother, well done …


I met Ryan about 3 years ago when he came to work at Huntington Beach Jeep.  Not too long after, I had been promoted, by the urging of Ryan.  He taught me so much with what I do today and I owe Ryan everything as I would not be where I am today without him.  I spoke to him last Tuesday as I was helping him get some affairs in order and his last text to me was "Thanks Jack, I owe you one".  No Ryan, you never owed me anything.  I will miss you and never ever forget what you did for me and my family.

I too had the pleasure of working with Ryan many moons ago at Roth Capital Partners.  We shared an office for two years before he decided to move on.  I have many fond memories of our time at work, laughing throughout the day, taking lunch breaks that would lead to driving along the coast.  He was such a pleasure to be around.  May he Rest in Paradise.

Sounds crazy that you see someone once a year and yet still feel so connected!  I bought a car for my wife probably 15 years ago and Ryan was my guy - we struck up a friendship along with a business relationship (I do the Lake's taxes).  So many of you echo my own sentiments, infectious smile, upbeat attitude, kind, warm, caring, he impacted everyone from work peers, to servers, to family, to friends.  A life well lived, albeit way too short.   You're now at peace my brother, Joanna and family hope you can feel our love for you.  Lord's blessings  to  you all.     

I had the pleasure of working with Ryan. He was more of a true leader than I believe even he knew. His helpfulness and kindness was a culture changer. People showed their gratitude by reciprocating  and  imitating his kindness back and to others. When I think of him it just makes me smile, He will be missed... May his legacy of kindness carry on. 

I had the pleasure to know and work with Ryan at Power Toyota Irvine.
Ryan is one of the most memorable person.
He has a great personality and a caring.
Will miss his smile and his friendship.
Rest in peace my Brother.

Ryan is one of the most memorable person to me, whom was always by my side when teaching a rookie (me) in the auto industry.   His most caring and unselfish personality makes his charactersitic a gentlemans act everyday.    You are going to be missed and will always be remembered.  Rest in peace my brother. 

Ryan’s smile and laugh would brighten any room.  Loved working with him.  

It's been many years since I've seen you all but I have such great memories of Ryan's smile, fun sense of humor and the love he always showed for you.  When I heard he was ill my heart sank and I've been following your journey since. I'm so sorry Ryan has passed. Please know that I am with you.. 

I had the pleasure of working with Ryan at a dealership in San Juan Capistrano.  He always had a smile on his face and was upbeat, no matter how the day was going.  I enjoyed every moment that I was able to spend with Ryan and I am so sorry that he has been called to his final resting place.  He will be missed......

My heart aches for your family. Ryan always seemed like he was fine, even though every time I ran into him, I knew he was suffering. He seemed to always want to put everyone at ease, not worrying about himself. What a great man and a true loss. I am so sorry.

My first meeting of Ryan was at his brother Scotts wedding . So fun and did the toast without a problem. So sorry for his death so young.  

OBITUARIO

Ryan Lee Lake

24 septiembre, 1967 – 4 agosto, 2019

Fairhaven Memorial Services

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