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Obituary of Edward Dempster Riach
April 13, 1937 – Glasgow, Scotland
October 4, 2024 – Calgary, Alberta
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Edward Riach, beloved husband of Heather Riach (nee Simpson), of Calgary, AB, passed away after a valiant battle with cancer on Friday, October 4, 2024, at the age of 87 years.
He was born on April 13, 1937, in Glasgow, Scotland, to James and Margaret Riach.
He married his wife Heather on October 2, 1964, in Scotland. Edward, Heather, and their son came to Calgary, AB, in 1967.
Edward worked at CPR and then the Calgary Herald for 27 years and retired in 1994. After retirement, he loved spending time working in his garden, attending to his pond, and traveling.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Heather; his son Bill, his daughter Sheenagh, his granddaughter Kyisha, and family in Scotland and Australia.
Our heartfelt thanks to the Palliative Care team that attended to Edward’s care, as well as Dr. Apantaku.
Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with Edward’s family here.
In living memory of Edward Riach, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Park Memorial, 5008 Elbow Drive SW, Calgary, AB T2S 2L5, Telephone: 403-243-8200.
1937 2024
McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes
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