Guy Noel Fortier

November 1, 1945 to December 15, 2024

Guy Fortier of Ryley, Alberta passed away on December 15, 2024 at his home. Left to mourn his passing; his son Noel (Kerry) and his daughter Bernadette (Chris). His partner Rhonda and her children, Reg, Shawna and Nathan.

He is survived by his grandchildren, Shawn, Kayla, Nickolas, Ayrton, Daymon, Evan, Bryanne, Aedan, Blake, Wyatt, Kaelen, Winter and Dominic. Also, his great-grandchildren, Alex and Adrian. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters, Jean (Judy), Claude (Maggie), Joyce, Susanne, Jeanne (Don), Ron, Marie (Wes), Mikael (Judy) and his brother-in-law, Maurice Geroux as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by his parents, Amedee and Irene, sisters, Denise and Fern and his brothers-in-law, Roland, Doug and Robert.

Guy (The Potato Man) was born in Saint-Cyprien, Quebec on November 1, 1945. Guy, his parents and brothers and sisters moved to Guy, Alberta when he was five.

Guy was a very busy man and he worked numerous jobs including 3 Star Construction and Twin City Equipment. He bought a gravel truck and backhoe in 1994 and he moved to Red Earth Creek to live and work until 2016 before settling in Ryley, Alberta.

Guy was diagnosed with cancer in 2019, it was then he began growing potatoes that were given to numerous neighbours and the foodbank in the area.

Donations to the Stollery Children’s Hospital.

A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 12, 2025 at the Ryley Community Hall.