Erwin Nickolaus Riffel passed away at McKenney Creek Hospice on October 1, 2014. He is survived by his wife Gerda, and children Harald, Erin, and Philip. Prayers will be held on Friday, October 3rd at 7:00 pm at St. Patrick's Catholic Church - 22561 121 Ave, Maple Ridge. Funeral Mass will be Saturday, October 4th at 10:00 am, also at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Maple Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to BC Cancer Society would be appreciated. Expressions of sympathy can be made at www.gardenhill.ca