Ryan’s brother, Noel, and I went to the old spaghetti factory in memory of Ryan. He used to work there is a young man. One of his first jobs in the service industry. He also loved this restaurant as a place to eat himself.  We both ordered his favorite meal, “the managers special.

It seems impossible that it’s been one full year since his passing. Noel and I still and probably will make comments and jokes about Ryan’s personality and tenderness.  We miss him dearly…

Suddenly, you were gone
From all the lives you left your mark upon

I remember 

How we talked and drank into the misty dawn. I hear the voices. We ran by the water on the wet summer lawn.
I see the footprints

I remember

I feel the way you would

Tried to believe but you know it's no good.
This is something that just can't be understood.

I remember 

The shouts of joy, skiing fast through the woods. I hear the echoes. I learned your love for life . I feel the way that you would.

I feel your presence.

I remember. 

I feel the way you would.

This just can't be understood.

I tried to believe but you know it's no good. This is something that just can't be understood.

I remember. I feel the way you would.

This just can't be understood, no.

A mutual friend of ours David Fraytet introduced me to Ryan about 8 years ago and from the moment I met Ryan he was so lovely and sweet.  He had the greatest laugh and would always hug me when I would see him.
I will miss him and the crazy stories him and Dave would share and the weird voices they would do. The 2 of them had there own way to communicate and the rest of us would be wondering what  the heck, but understood after there  20 years of friendship only they would understand.
Ryan will be truly missed and he will always be a part of some good memories I had with him and my friend David

To my beloved son, Ryan.  You'll always be in my heart until we meet in heaven and walk the streets of gold in God's Kingdom forever with friends and family.  

I smile when I think of all the good times we had together with friends and family.  The trips to Weaverville summer weekend camping at Catalina island with you, Noel and friends.  The air and car shows we loved attending together, birthdays, Father's days, weekend retreats to Twin Peaks with Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa are all treasured memories.  

You are my son and I love you with all of my heart.  

To all of Ryan's beautiful friends! If you want to see Ryan again  become born again.  

John 3: 16-17: For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only begotten son, that whosoever believe in him should not perish, but have everlasting Life.  For God sent not his son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through him might be saved.  

Love, Pops


Rest In Peace Ryan✝️
      I love you💜

Donna,  
My heart felt condolence for you and Noel, its not so much a lost as it is a new beginning for Ryan, he's in a place of ever lasting love and will not be forgotten, a place were we all shell meet again as our time comes to the hands of GOD.
I remember when Ryan and y'all came to Texas for a family reunion. Ryan was amazed how everything was green, not what he was expecting in Texas. He enjoyed a Texas WHATABUGER, a visit to the FT Worth stockyards (not to mention the Beer). He was curious and wanted to know how to smoke brisket and ribs (I explained how I smoked meat). We visited a store for all types of spices (which he brought some to try back home for smoking meats). I hope he was successful in becoming his own pit master.
 Miss him, he's in a better place, God Bless.
       Love y'all cuz Bobby and Debbie

I think of you brother and all these memories come flooding in. We became roommates thru some unknown force, Jamiy he and I lived thru the dippy due stuff u put in your slick hair clogged every sink in the apt. You got on my nerves all the time but I loved you as a brother and friend! Your infectious laugh and red cheeks. Never going to forget you gangsta see you in the next episode my brother ! 

Ryan you are one of the best people I have ever known. My most cherished memory was when it was my bachelor party in Las Vegas Ryan, Dave and Darren We’re with me. On Sunday we were waking up and getting ready to Leave I got a phone call and was told my brother was stabbed. I remember when I hung up I told my friends and Ryan said I got an Audi downstairs we will get you home and he drove like a bat out of hell no questions asked just let’s go. Ryan made an impact in my life in the most positive way he was always making us laugh I love you brother and we will meet again  

It was 1998, and Ryan and I were working at Direct Equity Lending together. From the moment I met him, I knew we were destined to be the best of friends. He was perhaps the funniest guy I have ever met. I will miss you brother, and all the memories I still cherish. 
Thanks for being there for me, when I needed a true friend the most. You always made me feel important,  and I will miss your jokes, laughs, kind spirit, and of course my PHD of Light and Sound. (Ha Ha) 
Seeing you for the last time was a blessing, but also one of the hardest things I have ever dealt with. Man, I have a huge hole in my heart, and life will not be the same with you not in it. I will always consider you my brother, and we will meet in Heaven one day, and you can show me around, and tell me new jokes, so I can laugh again.
I love you Ryan, I will keep you in my heart forever, and not a day will go by that I don't  think of you!!!!! Rest in Peace  Brutha.............

To the Family of Ryan Greaux,

   I'm so sorry to hear about Ryan.  I remember Ryan lived with us
(Gallegos Family) for a few months.  He was a great guy his smile would light up the room.  He had a wonderful sense of humor.  Rest in peace Ryan.    Christine Fulop Gallegos & Family


I have met Ryan back in the early 90s. I remember his good spirits and always a welcome smile. We would hang out at his place listening to music and talk about this and that almost every weekend. I remembered taking a trip to Oregon to a surprise birthday party,  Jamie. We also went to see the Ducks play versus USC, that was my first college football game and it was awesome! We also went to many concerts together which  was my first, he had taken me to shows me and lots of different places.  I am so happy that we get to take a trip to Thailand to my hometown.  Lots of smiles and lots of good memory which I will never forget. Ryan was always kind-hearted and full of joyful spirit.  I will always remember his smile and his jokes and our good times together. He was truly one of my good friend. I will surely miss him. May you rest well now my friend and I shall see you again one day.

Love always your Asian brother, 

Riki-oh 

"Minne", your infectious laughter was a prize to all who knew you. Thank you for The Dance, In-N-Out, Old Spaghetti Factory, Cat Love and ...Being Strong. When Being Strong Is the Only Choice You Have.  Always laugh about Rosh Hashana being, " RoshaShanna". Love you, Miss you, see you in the next life.

You are still my baby boy who came singing into this world...

What a cutie you were! You had so much dark hair, I called you my little Monkey.  You were a sweet little bundle your brother loved to hold.

You grew into a generous and kind young man.  I remember the years of school and events that shaped you.  I love you and have always known  of  your talents! 

We will be brave without you until we can share more memories.   You are not alone,  Nana and Papa are next to you to continue to love and cherish you.  

"UV" you, Mom



      May 1, 2020 was one of the saddest day of my life as I stood next to your bed and watched you pass. Sorrow shattered me into a thousand pieces like glass and I knew life will not be quite the same without you. I am deeply sadden that you left us so soon.
      Ryan was a unique individual that you would not meet everyday. He had an infectious laugh that could make the grumpiest person ever smile. He was a genuine, thoughtful and caring person, who had opened his doors to many in need. Ryan loved to be the center of attention and his gift of gab won the hearts of many.  If you were a friend of him consider yourself lucky. 
      Ryan you were my younger brother and I am proud of you. We will see each other again and when it is my time, I will meet you at the Stairway to Heaven. Till then rejoice with the Lord, amen.

Your brother, 
Noel Greaux 

While Ryan and I were not blood brothers we were step brothers through marriage. From 2012-2014 I got to know Ryan quite well while renting a small apartment above his garage. Over those couple of years we would spend hours sharing our hearts and getting to know each other as family.   I’ll always cherish our discussions about music and the meals we would create together.  Rest in peace dear brother. 

OBITUARY

Ryan Greaux

July 14, 1974 – May 1, 2020

Harbor Lawn-Mt. Olive Memorial Park & Mortuary

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