Zachary Alexander Riley

Early on Monday morning Zach passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of his family. Left heartbroken and devastated are his parents Tim and Claire (McAuley), brother Declan, sister Jillian, maternal grandparents Alex and Sally McAuley and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Zach was predeceased by his paternal grandparents Frank and Joyce Riley. Zach had a trademark smile that made everyone feel special. He was always willing and eager to help and his work ethic was the envy of many. Zach loved hunting and eagerly looked forward to November every year when rifle season started. He enjoyed annual family salmon fishing trips to Quadra Island where he won “Catch of the Day” on more than one occasion. Zach wanted to be a nurse and was very proud and pleased to have started the LPN program at Norquest College. Zach’s legacy is one of inspiration - his quiet courage and resilience touched all of those who knew him. A Funeral Mass will be held for Zach at 11am on Saturday, January 16th 2016 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Leduc, Alberta. Cremation has taken place, a private inurnment will occur at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Zach’s memory may be made to the Neurosurgery Kids Fund http://www.neurosurgerykids.com/ or the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada http://www.braintumour.ca/. Arrangements entrusted to Hainstock & Son Funeral Chapel – Leduc. Condolences may be left on our website at www.hainstockleduc.com.