ALLAN GORDON (GORD) RIES, beloved husband of Alice (Leibel) of Lethbridge passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Sunday, July 5, 2009 at the age of 63 years. Besides his loving wife, he is survived by: His children, Chantal (Don) Rennie of Lethbridge, Brett (Heather) Ries of Lethbridge, and Cerina (Chad) Knox of Victoria, B.C. His beautiful grandchildren; Shayne, Chase and Anelise Rennie, Scott, Mark, Blake and Jack Ries and Payton and Lucas Knox. He will be remembered by his mother Rosina Ries of Medicine Hat, and siblings Marie Weiss of Medicine Hat, Tony (Gwen) Ries of Killam, AB, Josephine Ries, Bernice (Hank) Fitterer, Margaret Coderre, Marlene (George) Bosch, Bernadette (Bruce) Krutzler, Isabel Ries, Dwayne (Angie) Ries all of Medicine Hat. Gord also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews to cherish his memory. He was predeceased by his father Joseph, his brother Joe, his brothers-in-law Gary Coderre and Ron Weiss and his sister-in-law Bonnie Ries. In accordance with Gords’ wishes a funeral service will not be held. Friends and family are invited to share in a Celebration of his life on Saturday, July 11, 2009 at the PARKBRIDGE ESTATES COMMUNITY HALL located at 2920 - 29 Avenue South from 1:00-5:00 P.M. In memory of Gord, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 210D - 12 ‘A’ Street North, Lethbridge, AB., T1H 2J1 or The Terry Fox Foundation, 303-46165 Yale Road, Chilliwack, BC V2P 2P2.