TRIBUTES Caring Ryan will be remembered for his love and kindness

A LOVING partner and family man who lived his life to the full has been remembered for his brave struggle against cystic fibrosis.

The life of Ryan Rogers from Splott in Cardiff has been celebrated following his death on September 13 at the age of 27.

Known as an outgoing, bubbly and fun-loving person, Ryan was determined not to get his condition get in the way and always kept a brave face, despite his time in hospital.

The former Adamsdown Primary School and Willows High School pupil will be fondly remembered by best friends Kirstin and Natalie along with his partner of eight years Steven and mother Alison, father Stephen, brother Adam and sisters Gabriella and Laura.

Together with his love for Steve and their two cats Charlie and Buttons, the music-lover will be sorely missed for his caring nature and ability to always listen to and help others with their problems.

As well as his close relationship with his mother, Ryan will also be remembered for his love of rollercoasters, attending different theme parks as many times as possible to conquer the biggest rides.

Previously a quiet and reserved boy before growing in confidence, Ryan had a real passion for music, and would travel the country to attend as many festivals and events as possible.

Despite his taste in “hard-core music”, however, he also had a secret love for power ballads and could always put a smile on people’s faces by singing Celine Dion wherever he went.

Paying tribute to Ryan, his partner Steve said: “I changed him and he changed me. We spent every single day together.

“Ryan will be remembered for his love, warmth and kindness. He touched a lot of people and would do anything for his mother. When I first met Ryan I was in a bad place and he completely changed my life. When I became his full-time carer he made me look at life in a completely different light.

“He never ever let cystic fibrosis get him down, he never moaned about it and just got on with it. When his friends had problems he would always put his own problems aside. He would always put others first.”

More than £1,300 was raised for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust during Ryan’s funeral on October 4, with friends and family all wearing purple in his memory.