River M. Bastin, age 25, formerly of Anderson Twp., current resident of Oxford, OH, passed away on December 15, 2024. Loving fiancé of Hope Riley, proud father of Sage and Lyra Bastin, beloved son of Dawn and Alex Ritchey, caring brother Koi Ritchey, dear grandson of Kim and Steve Bastin and the late Michael and Sheila Ritchey. Also, survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and an abundance of friends.
River graduated from Northwest High School. He was a wonderful dad and that was his greatest accomplishment. River loved video games, music and just being outside.
A Celebration of life will be on Sunday, January 12th, from 2pm-6pm at Central Turners of Cincinnati, 2200 Pinney Ln, Cincinnati, OH 45231.
Donations to support Hope and their two beautiful young baby girls, Sage and Lyra, to Go Fund me -Donate HERE
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Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.


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