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Eric Nicholas Slade December 7, 1959 – July 27,2025 Eric Nicholas Slade of San Antonio, age 65, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025 surrounded by his loving family and friends. Eric grew up in a military family, and from a young age experienced life in many corners of the world. Eric often spoke and cherished the memories made with his family when stationed in Spain. Eric graduated from John Jay High School in 1978 and went to college for two years. On April 8, 1980, Eric proudly enlisted with the United States Air Force, serving four years, and was honorably discharged on October 7, 1984. After serving in the military, Eric returned back to his hometown of San Antonio. In 1985, he began a long and very successful career with the City of San Antonio. He started at the bottom of the ladder and worked his way up through the ranks, working most of his 30 years in the Police Department retiring in 2015. Many say Eric had a stressful job but he did his job with great pride, loyalty, and love for the department. Along the way, Eric’s strong work ethic and integrity was shown by him not settling for less. He pushed himself for better opportunities and encouraged others as well. He made many friendships through his work career and always made sure they didn’t settle for less or get mistreated. Eric met the love of his life, Cordell Reinhard, on September 1, 1997. On July 26, 2012 the two of them married in Buffalo, New York. The two of them shared 27 beautiful years together sharing all the moments life would bring their way. Eric loved and embraced Cordell’s two children, Steven and Shelley, wanting the best for them, treating them as they were his own children. His loving heart did not stop there; Eric absolutely loved his fur babies and even the strays that would come to their door. Eric spoiled the animals with many toys and treats. Eric was a high achiever and perfectionist in everything he did from his professional career to his amazing vision and ability in home decorating and design. His cooking skills were out of this world and he loved to plan Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings that encompassed everything from the cooking down to the beautiful place settings at the dining room table. Eric was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Geraldine Slade. He is survived by his beloved husband, Cordell Reinhard; his children Steven Reinhard and Shelley Reinhard Simon; his son-in-law, Dominic Simon; his brother, Joe Ramirez and wife Diana; his sister, Lisa Bishop; his cousins, Claudia Tijerina, Ida Ayala, Henry Ramirez, and Andrew Ramirez; his aunts, Stella Ramirez and Beverly Mason and by many close friends. A memorial service will be held on Friday August 15th at 11 a.m. at Covenant Presbyterian Church located at 1761 Northwest Loop 410 San Antonio TX, 78213 and live streamed on Covenant Presbyterian Church Facebook page. Followed by Columbarium burial at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery at 1:30pm with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial contributions may be made to San Antonio Humane Society, Soldiers’ Angels, and/or American Heart Association.

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Mr. Eric Nicholas Slade

December 7, 1959 - July 27, 2025