Mr. Ryan James Leisen

Ryan Leisen (45) of High River and Foothills County, passed away suddenly & unexpectedly on Friday July 10, 2026, due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in Kananaskis Country. Ryan was born in Calgary on September 18, 1980, to Keith & Connie Leisen, and grew up on the family farm/ranch in the East Longview area of Foothills County. He was raised working with cattle, running farm machinery, and working on vehicles. Ryan attended school in Longview, and graduated from Oilfields High school in Black Diamond in 1998, before studying Welding Engineering at SAIT in Calgary. Here is where he met his future wife Trina. After graduation in 2001, Ryan & Trina lived in Calgary & Ryan worked as a Quality Control Inspector in the Oil & Gas Industry. Once engaged, they moved to High River and were married August 14, 2004 in Red Deer, and eventually built a house and moved back to the family land in East Longview in 2015. In 2012, Ryan took the plunge to branch out on his own, to became a third-party welding inspector and become his own boss. He put in many hours & kilometres, and built a strong reputation with the shops & companies he worked with, and was highly respected in his field. Ryan was an incredibly devoted father & ultimate dance dad to their two daughters Peyton & Lauren, and after 16 years, we are crushed he’s going to miss Lauren’s final dance season. He’d do whatever it took to be there for every routine at every competition. He was always so proud of all the hard work they put into it, and for their schooling too. And all of their friends loved him. Anyone that knows Ryan knows that he was the most welcoming and easy going guy there was. Whether it was a smile, handshake, hug, cold beer, or a quick-witted one-liner, or all of the above - you were always in good company when he was around. And that sharp wit will be surely missed in many circles - kids and adults alike. Ryan is survived by his wife Trina, their two daughters Peyton & Lauren, as well as his parents Keith & Connie Leisen, his brother Darren (Tia), and his Uncle Jim & Aunt Marilyn Klein. He will be immensely missed by all of his family, friends, co-workers, and anyone that was fortunate to know him. A Celebration of Ryan’s life is going to be held at the East Longview Hall (Township Rd 184, Longview, AB T0L 1H0) on Friday, July 24, 2026 at 5:00pm. It’s going to be very casual & informal, Ryan never wanted a funeral - he said it had to be a party. So throw on your boots & jeans, and a plaid shirt, and we’ll remember him with a drink and a smile, and many stories to be told. We’re hoping for a potluck, finger food, community gathering. Bring your favourite beverages to cheer with, and warm up your corn hole throwing arm. We’d like to ask everyone to bring a favourite photo, or write down a favourite memory, as we’d like to put a book together later of everyone’s memories of Ryan. If desired, donations in Ryan’s name can be made to One Broken Biker or Stars Air Ambulance. Caring for the family is Lyle Reeves Funerals of High River (Craig Snodgrass) 403.652.4242.

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Mr. Ryan James Leisen

September 18, 1980 - July 10, 2026