On May 24, 2026, passed away peacefully at WindsorCare, with his boys at his side, aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Trishy, much loved Dad and father-in-law of Lance and Kylie, Glenn and Erica, Bryce and Lisa, loved Grandad and Poppa of Mikaela, Josh; Jesse, Kade; Shyla, Javae, Elijah, Great-Grandad of Kai, and Tatum. Loved and respected friend, and member of the New Brighton community. Sincere thanks to the Nurse Maude Community Palliative Care team, and to the staff of WindsorCare for their compassionate care of Eric. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Eric Reynolds, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to Nurse Maude Hospice would be appreciated and may be made online at: nursemaude.org.nz. A celebration of Eric’s life will be held at AvonPark, corner Kerrs and Pages Roads, Linwood, on Thursday, May 28, at 10.30am, private burial to follow.