UNDERWOOD, Eric Stephen

Born on May 14, 1939. Passed away January 19, 2026.

Passed away peacefully at Dalkeith Gardens Traralgon on January 19th, 2026.

Aged 86 Years.

Dearly loved and loving husband of Nova for 64 Years.

Much loved father and father-in-law of Tammy,

Kim and Afrim, Jason and Jill, Troy and Jodie.

Adored Pa to all his grand and great grandchildren.

 

Now at peace

Funeral Notice
Heyfield Wetlands 1A Macfarlane Street, HeyfieldView Map
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Eric Stephen Underwood Will be held at the Heyfield Wetlands, 1A Macfarlane Street Heyfield On Friday (30th January) 2026 commencing at 1.pm

Eric's service will also be livestreamed. To view the livestream, please CLICK HERE
Tributes
  1. Condolences to the Underwood family at this sad time. Eric is now resting peacefully. Love to all the family, Steve & Sandy Gretton xx

    Sandy Gretton January 20, 2026
  2. Sincere condolences to Nova and family. ๐ŸŒน๐ŸŒนThinking of you all at this sad time.
    From the Flint family.,Glenmaggie

    Carol Flint January 20, 2026
  3. So sad to hear of Eric’s passing. Lots of great memories of a wonderful neighbour. Condolences to our dear friend Nova. Rest peacefully Eric xx

    Helen and Phillip January 20, 2026
  4. Our thoughts are wth Nova on the sad passing of Eric. To Troy and Jodie and the girls and to all the other family members we dont know well, please know our thoughts are with you all.

    Leanne Phillips January 20, 2026
  5. Rest In Peace Uncle Eric. Condolences to Aunty Nova and Family. Thinking of you all Lisa and Family

    Lisa Calvert January 20, 2026
  6. Thinking of you all and sending lots of love from Canberra.

    I have such wonderful memories of Eric from when I was growing up. Particularly visiting Hallam, exploring your Heyfield property and Eric teaching me to play pool ๐ŸŽฑ

    I was hoping to attend Eric’s funeral in person, but will be streaming from afar.

    Much love to Nova and all the Underwood’s xxx ๐Ÿ’•

    Amanda Code January 21, 2026
  7. In memory of my cousin Eric .Memories of childhood visits to Ballarat . Love and condolences to Nova and family .

    Mary Canberra

    mary Owen January 21, 2026
  8. Dear Troy, Jodie, Mik & Jaz and families
    All our love and deepest sympathy to you all at the passing of your Father, Father in law & Pa.
    He is at peace now.
    Love Andrew & Tanya McIntosh abd family xxx

    Tanya McIntosh January 22, 2026
  9. Thinking of you Nova and family at this very sad time with the passing of Eric.
    Sincere condolences from Gillian, Jim and family.

    Gillian Knox January 23, 2026
  10. Sorry to hear of Eric’s passing, our deepest sympathy to Nova and family. from Robyn and Peter Johnson

    Robyn Johnson January 24, 2026
  11. Thinking of you with find memories of Rose Ave and over the years. Dot, Bryan Karen and Janine Rule

    Dot Rule January 24, 2026
  12. Thinking of you on this sad occasion, but also all the fun times we had in Hallam.
    Regards Pat,Tod and families.

    Pat Crocombe January 25, 2026
  13. All my love and thoughts to Mrs U, Jason and family. Treasured memories of Mr U screaming at Jay from the sidelines at tennis in our youth. He was such a nice man and always friendly and welcoming towards us as kids. xx

    Lynda Sainsbury (McNamara) January 27, 2026
  14. Dad,
    This past year had been particularly hard for your health. We watched you battle on as you did not want to leave Mum alone and did not want us to grieve. Sadly you lost the battle but we will remember how hard you fought.
    Thank you for being my Dad and Pa to my kids and Big Pa to my grandchildren. We will remember the good times and how you worked hard to provide for your family. You will be sadly missed.
    Love Always your number 2 daughter,
    Kim

    Kim Rakip January 27, 2026
  15. Dad,

    86 years young, what a privilege it was to call you Dad, we have seen you at your best and seen you struggle with many ailments that life threw at you, some more challenging than others, this last year you spent many times in and out of hospital, seeing you navigate your way through the health system nearly broke you many times, you fought so hard to reach your goals, seeing your family gave you pleasure and the boost to keep fighting. You instilled in all of us to keep trying and this was evident each time you reached your self imposed milestone. Rest assured we will take good care of mum, may your rest in peace now, your legacy continues in us, your children, your grandchildren and great grandchildren. You are now free of pain, rest easy Dad. Love Tammy

    Tammy Preen January 27, 2026
  16. RIP Uncle Eric.
    Deepest sympathy to Aunty Nova, Tammy, Kim, Jason, Troy and families.
    Many, many great memories of family times spent with Uncle Eric.
    Especially at Frankston with Nan.
    Resting with Pop and Nan and Aunty Shirley.
    Love from Jo-Ann and family xxx

    Jo-Ann Underwood January 28, 2026
  17. Our thoughts are with Eric’s family at this sad time. Eric was a good friend to the Sale SDS community and provided a reliable and safe bus serice. Shelagh Donegan, on behalf of SDSS past families and staff.

    Shelagh Donegan January 29, 2026
  18. Sympathies to Nova and family. You will be missed
    Eric. Rest in peace
    Sharynne and Alan Burton

    SHARYNNE BURTON January 29, 2026
  19. Dear Eric, we will miss having a laugh with you. Rest easy, we hope you are now free of pain. It was a privilege to know you.Thinking of Nova and all the family. Love always from Pauline & Dave, Melissa, Henry & Charlie, Shane, Ellen & Paddy xxxxxxxx

    Pauline Bailey January 29, 2026
  20. Sending love and thoughts your way Aunty Nova, Tammy, Kim, Jason, Troy & families at this difficult time, we will all miss Uncle Eric dearly. We will treasure the memories forever.

    RIP to my godfather, rest easy now Uncle Eric

    Love Shane, Tracey, Damien, Samantha & Haydn, Tiarna, Cadence & Liam ๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ’•

    Shane McNeill January 30, 2026
  21. Thinking of you Nova and all extended family at this very sad time. Eric’s suffering is now over. May he rest in peace.

    Marjorie Smith – Stuart McCullough

    January 30th.

    Marjorie Smith January 30, 2026
  22. So sad to hear that Eric has passed, may he rest in peace.
    Much love to all of his family
    Sue and Vlad

    sue chernishoff January 30, 2026
  23. Thinking of you today Nova. Love from Elva

    Elva Burns January 30, 2026
  24. Thinking of you Nova

    Kathleen Pleydell February 5, 2026