I remember Eric as the guy who always had a big, infectious smile even when others were gloomy, pessimistic, or downright nasty. Both that smile and his love of cooking convinced me that he was the perfect fit for our kitchen. He later moved up to the position of sous-chef, and demonstrated immense culinary ability as well as a wicked (and very irreverent) sense of humor that can still make me laugh. It was a privilege to know you in this life, Eric, and may your bright memory shine on.

i raise a diet coke and a chefs knife to you my friend...god bless you, your children and your family and those loved left behind...here's to the good times and the shitty ones, which all make for amazing memories of our lives...cheers to you. see you on the other side...

My sincere condolenances to you Kim for your loss and to Eric's family. Eric was a good man. very sad to hear of Eric passing.

I met Eric Rillos and Kimmy in 2007. down on my luck. I was sitting on the sidewalk in OB and I watched several people walk up and refuse to sit outside because of my sitting there made them uncomfortable. Eric and Kimmy walked up and took the table and Eric said Hey Champ how you doing today? I never met them before that day. my reply "been better "and he said It's going to be alright! Kimmy got up from the table and took the empty chair from the other table and Eric said join us for dinner. What struck me was these two never had a side bar conversation of do we let this stranger eat with us? The act of kindness that day from them changed my life forever.  They fed me, told all kinds of stories. Funny couple.  And when dinner was over Eric took all his money out of his wallet and gave it to me $40.00 that is a lot to someone who did not eat for days.  Kimmy said you eat with that money! no drugs! no funny business! and then later the next day I saw Eric again, he said hey champion come home with me, we are BBQ some steaks join us.  Kimmy let me use their shower, and for about 3 months Eric and Kimmy let me sleep in the downstairs room. Kimmy rules no drugs no chicks no funny business and you have a warm place to stay anytime you need it.  Eric helped me get a job and I have not been homeless since those two helped me out.  I would see Eric around at the local OB dive bars and I am glad to see that Kimmy and Eric worked things out and are still together. Those two saved my life. My prayers to Kimmy and Eric's family. He made a difference in my life. If you ever need me Kimmy, you call me I owe you and Eric my life. Eric Rillos was a nice man. Kimmy, Eric talked about you all the time, all the time he would say I love that woman.  Very sad for your loss. Matt Brown

Please feel welcome to leave a message about Eric here.  I started this for my way of having a memorial and if you have great stories for his children and granddaugher pleae leave it would be lovely for them to read something fun about Eric.