Ryan Ruano

Obituary of Ryan Ruano Ryan Christopher Ruano, 34, was killed November 13, 2011 in the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge while flying a single engine aircraft. He was returning from an air show after attending advanced helicopter training in Boca Raton. Ryan was an accomplished pilot with over 6000 hours of flying experience. Ryan flew helicopters, corporate Jets, single and twin engine aircraft. As a commercial pilot, Ryan had the good fortune to pilot aircraft for diverse passengers that included private families, international celebrities and dignitaries all over America and the Caribbean. Ryan also flew helicopter charters from all Manhattan helicopter gateways in New York City. A passionate and exuberant persona, Ryan loved the freedom that flight provided to his joy for life. Ryan was the light of his family. His zest and passion for life was unparalleled. His handsome face and big smile lit up a room and will be missed by all who knew him. Among his peers, not only was Ryan admired and respected, he was considered an authentic aviator with natural born talent. He was the son of Vicente R Ruano and Elizabeth (Betsy) Ross Ruano of Bushnell, FL. Ryan was born June 14, 1977 in Orlando, FL. Graduated from South Sumter High School in 1995. Graduated from The University of Central Florida in 2000. Became a pilot at the age of 18 and continued attaining his flying skills and certification in every facet of aviation. He is survived by his sister, Mary Christian Ruano Lovett and her husband Greg M. Lovett and their children, Lindsey Christian Lovett and Ross Michael Lovett of Bushnell, FL. Ryan is also survived by his uncles, Charles Rock Ross and Alan McLeod Ross (Susan) and great aunts Adelaide (Sissy) McLeod Conley and Lucy McLeod Igou; aunt Marta Ruano Vega and her children, Annette, Marta Elena and Miguel. He is also survived by numerous cousins and aunts and uncles. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Jerry Ross, grandmother, Lillian McLeod Ross, and uncle Harold Martyn Ross; grandfather Dr. Vicente Manuel Ruano and grandmother, Carolina Zubieta Ruano; great grandmother Adelaide Higgins McLeod and great grandfather Lucius Bonner McLeod Sr. Services A Memorial Celebration of Life will be held jointly for Ryan Ruano and his cousin and passenger, Sean McLeod, at the Ross Ruano Ranch located at 3031 CR 673, Bushnell, FL Saturday November 19, 2011 from 2:00pm to 4:30pm. Memorial Donations Donations may be made to the Ryan Ruano Aviation Foundation at P.O. Box 2667, Bushnell, FL 33513, go to www.ryanruano.org for more information.

Ryan Ruano

June 14, 1977 - November 13, 2011