I miss you so much dad, I hope things are better up there than they were down here for you, I'm glad you're with uncle randy and your brothers, you're not alone up there with Chico and that makes me happy. 
I'm turning 17 this year, next year once I turn 18 it'll be 15 years without you, I miss you so much it hurts everyday to think about I don't have you here with me and mom, your amazing even though I could barley get to know you in the time we had together.
I love you daddy, I hope your pain is gone now, it hurts still and I know it won't ever leave, so I came here to message you after so many years, I love you daddy.

Greg has always been unique and a special spirit. His compassion, smile and drive brought me to admire and respect him. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.

Remember

Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.

By Christina Rossetti
<a target="_blank" href="http://poetryfoundation.org/index.html">The Poetry Foundation</a>

Greg always was larger than life in so many ways to me and I loved him dearly. He had a big heart and a spirit that captured your attention and admiration. You could always count on Greg to say out loud what everyone else was just thinking. He had quality etched into his soul. 
My sincerest condolences to Becky, Mercedes, Chantelle and all family and friends!

You were a good friend, I will miss our conversations, and I will miss you my friend, thinking about you

My sincerest Condolences Becky, Chantelle and Family. I'm truely saddened by my True Friend Greg's passing.

Wayne & Taylor

 Saddened to hear about my old friend Greg. it seems like yesterday we were working on the rig together in Swan Hills
 The many times we had coffee on White Ave were always entertaining. Greg always made people feel welcome. Take care my old friend.

Truly saddened to hear of Greg's passing - our thoughts are with you Becky, Mercedes, Chantelle and family.

My condolences Becky and family.  He will be missed.

I finally understand what it means to feel a HIGHER POWER!    
DAD I love you one,
I know you love me two,
I love you three,
I know you love me four,
An our love is forever.......

Our Sympathy and Prayers, to Becky, Mercedes and Family!

Our condolences Becky and Mercedes.

Glen and Dorothy McWhinnie

Im glad that we were able to be friends again the last couple years and that you were able to spend so much time with your grandchild Taylor these last few months.  The good times far outweighed the bad I think.  You were one of my best friends Greg and we could always talk about anything anytime of day.  I will miss you so much.  I still have trouble comprehending that you are no longer with us.  I will see you in heaven one day ok?   My heart is with you Becky, Sadie, Chantelle and Matthew.  Im so sorry for your loss guys.

As you think, so shall you be.  Thanks Greg.  Colleen

I will miss our talks and your laughter you were more than a friend and i will miss you brother

My condolences Becky, my heart is with you.

I'll miss that laugh and great smile. Have a good time in heaven old pal.

Dear Greg,

Met you 33 years ago on a rig in Grande Prairie and remained friends until your passing.
You were a great mentor, teacher, friend & father.
May God Bless you & your family through these difficult times and we will see you on the other side.
Love ya buddy,Kevin & Gerry Casey

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Gregory Francis Riley

23 June, 1955 – 8 June, 2013

Hainstock's Funeral Home & Crematorium

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