RICHARD "DICK" REID

(April 20, 1946 - January 6, 2026) It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the passing of Richard "Dick" Philip Reid, who died peacefully on January 6, 2026, after a courageous and dignified battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Born on April 20, 1946, in Vancouver, BC, Dick led a life built around adventure, hard work and a strong commitment to his family and friends. All of his relationships were defined by love, loyalty, integrity and generosity. Dick is lovingly remembered by his wife, Briony (46 years); sons, Matthew (Sossina) and Bryan (Michelle); five grandchildren, Cooper, Vivian, Maddox, Addison and Tanner; and their Nepali daughter, Tsewang "TD" Diki Shakya (Tenzin). He is also survived by his sister, Mugs; and brother, Doug. Dick could always be found surrounded by friends and family, holding court with a scotch in hand, whether at his home on West 32nd, in Whistler at Alpine Crescent, or any number of exotic locations during one of his global jaunts. He happily and proudly took on his roles – a dad, husband, friend, traveller, explorer, builder, fisherman, golfer (poor), and skier (great). He was compassionate yet firm, and those around him always came first. While upon approach you may have been met with his gruff, no-nonsense exterior, it wasn't long before you experienced his big heart and soft, loving soul. Ever the newspaper enthusiast, he would bury himself in his stack of papers, slowly page turning until he read cover to cover, grounding himself in his moment of Zen before diving headfirst into any and all conversations. Dick was the patriarch of a close-knit family. Alongside Briony, he became the centre of an extended family that included many friends, many of whom would descend upon their home, lovingly calling him "Uncle Dick." Whistler became the "go to" place between Christmas and New Years, with the raid of the cupboards starting with chips and snacks, and transitioning to Chivas and beer as the years wore on. While the boys were in high school, their house also became a billet and home for many junior baseball players. Dick invested deeply in the local baseball community, culminating with his pivotal role in the inception and future growth and success of the UBC Baseball program. Dick dove headfirst into what life threw at him and what he believed in. He spent his early years at UBC, where he made his greatest friendships, and then set off on his career path with a foray into the lumber industry (Council of Forestry and Weyerhaeuser), and a quick journey through the transportation business (Domtar). All of these were important, pivotal stops in advance of starting the business that would be his life's work, Kindred Construction. Kindred would become one of his proudest accomplishments, which he co-founded with his wife, Briony, in 1980. He became a community builder, a network creator and a contractor. He started his business from their basement and grew it into a well-respected brand throughout the Lower Mainland, setting the course for four decades of deep commitment and hard work. Dick never said NO to an opportunity to traverse all over Vancouver and the Sea to Sky (most commonly when travelling in one of his Jeeps), showing off Kindred's accomplishments. He led quietly until it had to be loud. While his leadership and friendship will be missed, his legacy will be carried on by his sons, colleagues and countless industry partners that he collaborated with during his time with Kindred. Dick was truly one of one. He lived a big life that left an even bigger imprint. He will missed a great deal by many. The family would like to express their gratitude to Maureen and Gavin McIntosh and their wonderful, caring staff at Point Grey Private Hospital. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date so we can all raise a glass to Dick. In lieu of flowers, in Dick's memory, please consider a donation to UBC Baseball (Corporate Giving to UBC) or to the Alzheimer Society of British Columbia (alzbc.org).