Brian Donald Ritchie
1960-2023
Brian Ritchie late of Campbell River, BC and formerly of Estevan, SK passed away at his home on Friday, October 20, 2023 at the age of 63 years.
Brian was predeceased by his father Don in 2017.
Brian is survived by his mother Marie Ritchie, Estevan, SK; sister Karen (Brenden) Shauf, Estevan, SK; nieces, Semiah Harding, Saskatoon, SK and Kasia Harding, Estevan, SK and former wife and friend Jullianne Bissette.
Brian was the eldest child born to Don and Marie Ritchie and was raised in Estevan, SK. Brian worked as a pipefitter in Saskatchewan, Alberta and finally made a home in Campbell River, B.C. He had an amazing home with a beautiful view of the ocean and mountains, which he loved. Brian had a love of sports, with his favourite being hockey, but golf and baseball were close behind. Some of his favourite memories and stories that he loved to tell were of hockey. He played goalie for the Estevan Bears Senior Hockey League. Brian also loved to travel to various NHL games, ball games and the Superbowl.
A Celebration of Brian's Life will be held at Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, SK on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. with Sandy Dalziel officiating. Interment will take place at the Estevan City Cemetery. A time of fellowship and lunch will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Estevan Branch.
A live stream of the Celebration of Life will be available using this link:
https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=5263a7b3-88c0-4af8-8116-9f33c48d5736 A video recording will also be available for 90 days following, using the same link.
Hall Funeral Services in Estevan is caring for Brian's family - Deb Heidinger, Funeral Director.
Published by Estevan Mercury from Nov. 29 to Dec. 29, 2023.