Ritchie Kim McLachlan of Kindersley, Sask., passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 16, 2011 in the Kindersley Hospital after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Born March 29, 1955 in Central Butte, Saskatchewan. Childhood years were spent in the area of Central Butte, Tugaske and Eyebrow. Left to mourn are mother Helen McLachlan, brother Rod McLachlan and his family, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins , nephews and nieces as well countless friends and co-workers. He was predeceased by his father Mac McLachlan and sister Heather. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 20 at the Kindersley Community Funeral Home, 118 3rd Ave. West Kindersley. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society.