It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Eric Leonard Richards (Butch) at the age of 71 years old.
Butch passed away peacefully with family by his side on September 27, 2025, in Edmonton, Alberta
Butch will be dearly missed by his Mother, Markella Richards, his sisters, Judy (Larry) Trudeau and family, Candice (John) Wiebe and family, Maureen Matthews (Lloyd Devenny) and family, his children, Lawrence Richards, Chris (Lexia) Richards, Jessica Richards (fiancé David), and Rachel (Darren) Richards. Also, his grandchildren, Tanner, Tia, Daylin, Dre, Darius, Zarayah, Robert, and Owen, his great-grandchildren, Launna, Arya, Jasper, Lakelyn, John, and Stetson. With numerous nieces and nephews.
Butch is pre-deceased by his grandparents, Edward and Marie Kleber, his father Leonard Buck, his stepfather Rene Richards, his daughter Lisa Richards, his son Darren Richards, his brother Dennis Richards, his sister Lorraine Fortin, his sister Cindy Haight, and his nephew Devon Haight.
Butch was a loving, kind man who loved nothing more than his family and friends. Butch’s legacy will live on through his children and grandchildren, great-grandchildren.
We will hold a celebration of life for Butch next April 2026
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