ETHAN RITCHIE
Posted: May 4th, 2024
ETHAN RITCHIE August 13, 2006 ~ April 20, 2024
Ethan James Ritchie, born Emily Nora, passed away in Medicine Hat on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the age of 17 years. He was born in Calgary, AB., to Kelly Ritchie and Paul Leger on August 13, 2006, living only a short period of time there before moving to the Medicine Hat area. As Kelly’s final child, he completed the family. Ethan was 17 and a 12th grade student attending Crescent Heights High School, set to graduate and walk the stage later this spring. While he lacked interest in his core studies, Ethan was passionate about his car, a white Chevy Cavalier that he saved longingly for. He spent most of his mornings in mechanics class finding problems with it he could fix. From an early age, Ethan idolized his family members in the male dominated trade of carpentry and dreamed later on of moving to the mountains to pursue this work. His steadfast and stubborn motivation for life and freedom landed Ethan in his own apartment where he dreamed of one day bringing his childhood cat Thor, if permitted. His time was spent graciously with his friends and the people he loved. You’d often find him practicing driving, playing video games with his brothers, or watching a movie with his girlfriend. Ethan’s memory will survive in the hearts of his mother, Kelly; siblings, Kayleigh and Dylan Ritchie; father, Paul and sisters, Holly and Melissa Leger. His spirit will live on, especially through his niece, Fallon, among his large and ever-growing extended family. Ethan leaves a legacy of love, compassion, and friendship. His smile and rare heart will be profoundly missed by the community and all that had the pleasure of knowing him. A Private Celebration of Ethan’s life will be held at a future date. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is
Cook Southland Funeral
Chapel Crematorium &
Reception Facility
901 – 13th Street S.W.
Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4
Phone 403-527-6455
www.cooksouthland.com
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