It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ryan Johnson, who left us far too soon on October 10, 2025. Born on September 14, 2005, in Grapevine, Texas, Ryan brought joy and warmth to everyone who knew him.
Ryan was the beloved son of Craig and Brandi Johnson. He shared a meaningful and loving relationship with Alyssa Tipton for the past two years. Ryan was training as an HVAC Technician at Air Ton Heating & Cooling, where he was known for his dedication, work ethic, and eagerness to excel. Ryan was also a student at San Jacinto College. Ryan played hockey, lacrosse, soccer, basketball, ran track and swam with lifelong friends for the Bay Area Hounds, San Jacinto Ravens, Bay Area Landsharks, Clear Lake Falcons, Houston Wild, Fairmont Vikings, Gulf Coast Bulldogs, TPH Thunder, Rocky Mountain Roughriders, South Kent Selects Academy, Roc City Elite, MyEdge Elite, Stanstead Spartans, Atlantic Coast, and Chicago Cougars. He received many accolades in sports, some of his proudest were winning the Bobby Moore MVP award and earning a coveted Major S at Stanstead College. He cherished winning the Colorado State Championship with his brothers, the Roughriders, although their bid for Nationals was ended by the pandemic.
He had a vibrant passion for life, especially for cars, dogs, animals, hockey, and playing sports. He loved to drive and mod his BMW and found a community at car meets. He lived away while pursuing hockey, living in Colorado, Connecticut, Quebec, Massachusetts and Illinois. He was lucky to have lasting friendships around the globe. His enthusiasm, passion, and kindness touched many lives and will be remembered fondly.
Ryan was preceded in death by his grandfather Kenneth Johnson Sr. and grandmother Kim Williams, and his loyal dog Bauer.
He is survived by his mother Brandi Johnson, father Craig Johnson, grandmother Brenda Ryan, grandfather Tom Ryan, grandmother Barb Johnson, and grandfather Damon Williams, uncle Kenny Johnson, aunt Antoinette Johnson, cousin Katie Johnson, cousin Brendan Johnson, aunt Aimee VanDusen, cousin Cameron VanDusen, cousin Chase VanDusen, aunt Christy Payne, cousin Gavin Payne, aunt Sandra Johnson, his cherished girlfriend Alyssa Tipton, his devoted dog JJ; and many chosen family members he acquired over his life.
Ryan’s memory will live on in the hearts of his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.