NAKASHIMA, Edward Rikio

89 years, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Erie Shores Hospice. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Nakashima. Loving Partner of Mary Margaret Russelo of 25 years. Dear father of Robin Chan (Daniel), Greg Nakashima (Marcia).

He whole heartedly embraced his role of Grandfather to Alicia Vaughan (Kyle), Taylor Barnett (Will), Kurtis Nakashima (Lauren) and Step-Grandfather to Matthew and Megan Russelo, Dahlia and Lawson Russelo, Claire Etue, David and Dylan Russelo, Andrew, Sawyer and Arabella Webb, leaving a legacy of love, humour and gentle wisdom.

Dear brother of Ruiko Moritsugu (Henry). Predeceased by his siblings and in-laws Kim Nakashima (Rei), Bernice Davis (Gilbert), Norm Nakashima (Mary), Miyoshi Tanaka (Min). Edward will be missed by many nieces and nephews.

Born in Dewdney, BC. At the age of 6 he moved with his family to Lethbridge, AB and spent his young teen years in Montreal. He ended up in Comber in 1953 to farm with his Dad and Brother, eventually owning his own farm in Ruthven.

He was an employee of H.J. Heinz Co. for 30 years. He was involved with the Scouts. He enjoyed singing with numerous choirs. He shared his love of skiing, golf, and camping with his children. He spent most of his retirement golfing, traveling and cottaging with friends and family.

Memorial visiting at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Thursday 5-8 p.m.

Memorial Service to celebrate Edward’s life at Olinda-Ruthven United Church on Friday, December 12, 2025 at 11 a.m.

Memorial donations may be made by cheque to Olinda-Ruthven United Church. Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

EVENTS

Visitation

Thursday, December 11, 2025 
5:00PM – 8:00PM

Reid Funeral Home – Leamington
14 Russell Street
Leamington, ON N8H 1T8
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Funeral Ceremony

Friday, December 12, 2025
11:00AM – 12:00PM

Olinda-Ruthven United Church
1907 Queen Blvd.
Ruthven, ON N0P 2G0
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