Memorial service planned for S. Tahoe man

Tom Ritchie

A memorial service for Tom Ritchie will be at Rojo’s in South Lake Tahoe on July 24 starting at 8pm.

Ritchie passed away at Renown Regional Medical Center on Jan. 1 after receiving fatal injuries in a fall. He was 60.

He moved to Lake Tahoe in 1979. He spent a lot of time hiking and enjoying the outdoors.

During his years in South Lake Tahoe, Ritchie played with the local band Lightning Rose, and then as lead guitarist and singer for Thunder Rose. Friends are encouraged to bring musical instruments to play.