Family of Roberto Tanner remembers him as caring and creative after his presumed death

The step-sister of Roberto Tanner shared her emotional memories and reflections on the tragic deaths of him and his wife, Hannah Neville. Tasmyn Ward remembered Tanner for his caring nature and emphasized the family’s ongoing grief. What we know: Nebraska couple accused of killing man, pregnant womanWard, who grew up with Tanner in Millard, described him as a caring individual who prioritized his family despite facing mental health challenges.”There was one night, he was with us, and he decided to wear one of my dresses, and he walked around. He was so happy. He was dancing, and it was so cute,” Ward said.She said Tanner loved drawing and being a creative person. “He was really unique. We had quite a rough growing up, but he really pushed through. He was really creative. He loved drawing and, he did tattoos,” she said.Despite Tanner’s past, Ward wants him to be remembered for his positive attributes. “When this all started, he was painted to almost be a monster. This horrible person, he has gang tattoos. He, you know, did time in jail. But at the end of the day, that’s not who he was. It’s like it was part of him. But that’s not all of him. And I just want him to be remembered for the good stuff and not his wrongdoings,” she said.PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Lincoln police believe pregnant woman, husband and unborn child dead; couple arrestedWard said that she maintained weekly phone calls with Tanner while he was incarcerated, which she believes were crucial for him. “Those calls, they were really important because. I feel like it made him know that he was loved and that we were still here for him, despite the distance,” she said.Ward recounted the events leading up to the tragedy, explaining that Tanner had a dispute with his wife on Jan. 13, and two days later, Neville went to pick him up in Lincoln. That was the night they were killed. “I know they’re the media has painted him to be an abusive partner, but when it came down to it, they got into this dispute and he chose to go somewhere. He thought he would be safe to take a break and separate,” Ward said.MORE DETAILS: Court documents reveal new details in the case of a missing Nebraska couple who are believed to be deadShe expressed the family’s ongoing struggle for answers. “We’re just we’re all left with more questions than we’re getting answers for. And I know it’s a process and it takes time, but it just doesn’t make sense,” she said.Ward also mentioned that her family is grieving for Hannah Neville and understands that the families should do so separately. READ MORE: Lincoln police recover human remains while searching for missing Nebraska couple in Saunders CountyThey are raising funds to cremate Tanner and place his ashes in the ocean in Corpus Christi, Texas.If you would like to donate, click the link here.Ward said Neville’s family also created a memorial fund. That’s at Cornerstone Bank in York, Nebraska.Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google Search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |