DON EMERSON RICHES

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DON EMERSON RICHES With sadness the family announces the passing of Don Emerson Riches at his home in Gladstone, Manitoba on March 4, 2013. Don was the only child of Arthur and Ethel Riches (Williams). He received his education at Blake School in the Ogilvie District. Don loved farming, that's where he was the happiest. He loved his cattle and even had names for each of them. He welcomed spring and the new farming season. He moved into the town of Gladstone in 2000 and was actively involved in the Third Crossing Agricultural Museum for many years. Don had a great memory and loved telling stories. He was a walking, talking Farmers' Almanac. Don had many friends. He will be missed by cousins Cal Jones and Vern Williams of British Columbia, and Eileen Milne of Winnipeg, and their families, as well as many friends and kind neighbours. A funeral was held on Saturday, March 9 in Gladstone with Lynne Sanderson officiating. If friends so desire, memorial donations can be made to the Gladstone Library, or any charity of your choice.
Publish Date: Mar 23, 2013

DON EMERSON RICHES Passed away at his residence in Gladstone on Monday, March 4, 2013 at the age of 82 years. Funeral Service will be held Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Clarke's Funeral Chapel, Gladstone. Interment will follow at the Gladstone Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Gladstone District Library or to a charity of one's choice. Full obituary to follow. Clarke's Funeral Home, Gladstone in care of arrangements. www.clarkesfuneralhome.com
Publish Date: Mar 7, 2013

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 23, 2013