Death notice, New Zealand Herald, Auckland, 1 September 2011:
Ryan, Michael John (Deacon Mike). Died peacefully on 30 August 2011 aged 85 years. Surrounded by his family at home. Now with his dearly loved wife Helen Rose. Deeply loved father and father-in-law of Tim and Julie Ryan, Pat and Petrina Ryan, Christine and John Bardoul, Jenny and Godfrey Corry, Michael and Donna Ryan, Helen and Torjus Berge, Dominic and Claire Ryan, Brigid and John Smith. Cherished Grandfather of Dillon, Rowena and Guinevere, Josh and Luke, Francesca, Marieke, the late Ranier, Dominique, Johan, Gerome, Damien, Riannen and Seamus, Michael, Anna, John, Matthew and Helen, Liam, Jack, Kate and Sara, Brin and Elly, Natasha, Rochelle, Stefan, Frances and Katy, Ryan, Olivia, Anna and Madi. Treasured Grandad-Papa of Marie, Eleanor, Kristian, James, Liam, Connor, Noah and Quinn. Always in our Hearts O precious in the eyes of the Lord is the death of his faithful Psalm 115 Rosary will be recited in St Mary's Catholic Church, Seddon Street, Rotorua tomorrow evening (Friday) at 7.00pm. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Marys Catholic Church on Saturday 3 September at 11:00 a.m and will be followed by interment in the Kauae Cemetery, Main Road, Ngongotaha. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St Vincent de Paul - Fulfill Project C/- The Treasurer, 48 Tarewa Road, Rotorua. All communications please to The Ryan Family C/- P O Box 926, Rotorua.