A poignant moment unfolded for a close friend of the late Rob and Michele Reiner as she received one of their final holiday cards shortly after their tragic passing. The heartfelt story was shared by Neda Soderqvist on Instagram this past Monday.

Soderqvist recounted the bittersweet surprise of finding the handwritten card in her mailbox, arriving in the wake of the couple’s untimely deaths. “Today in the mail was a card from Michele and Rob Reiner!” she expressed in her post. “Even from heaven, they are still ensuring everyone receives their bonuses.”

What struck Soderqvist most were the personal notes penned by Michele, who had a tradition of sending bonuses accompanied by a heartfelt insistence that the money be spent on the recipient rather than passed on to others.

“She knew me so well,” Soderqvist reflected, sharing her intention to honor her friend’s memory by keeping a small portion of the bonus for herself and donating the rest to a cherished foundation dear to Michele’s heart.

‘She knew me so well,’ Soderqvist continued, adding that she plans to keep $100 from the money and donate the rest in Michele’s honor to a foundation she knew her friend loved. 

She also vowed to continue Michele’s legacy and to be there for the Reiners’ children.

A close friend of Rob Reinerand his wife Michele Reiner has revealed she received one of the couple’s final holiday cardsjust days after they were killed

‘Thank you for being my best friend ride or die,’ she concluded. ‘Someone who taught me self-worth self-love and I will keep your legacy going forever and I’ll give you the oath that I’ll be here for your children.’ 

Alongside the post, Soderqvist shared a photo of the inside of the holiday card. 

The printed message read: ‘May the holiday season bring peace, joy and love to you and yours.’ 

Beneath it was a handwritten note signed by both Michele and Rob.

‘Dear Neda – what can I say after all these years! We love each other, are mad at each other, and then just move on! And it always works out!’ the note read. ‘I hope you have a great holiday with your family who adore you – love Michele and Rob.’

In a separate tribute shared after their deaths, Soderqvist described the couple as family rather than friends, writing that she and Michele were inseparable for more than a decade. 

She praised their kindness, generosity, and the ‘quiet acts of compassion’ Michele performed without seeking recognition.

Rob and Michele Reiner were found dead at their Los Angeles home on December 14.

Neda Soderqvist shared the emotional update on Instagram on Monday, explaining that the handwritten card arrived unexpectedly in the mail following the couple’s devastating deaths

Soderqvist said what touched her most were the personal notes Michele had written, recalling that each time Michele sent her a bonus, she insisted it be used for herself rather than given away

The County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner later confirmed both deaths were homicides caused by multiple sharp-force injuries inflicted with a knife. 

Their bodies were cremated, and their remains were released to their eldest son, Jake, according to reports. 

The couple’s 32-year-old son, Nick Reiner, was arrested on the same day and charged with two counts of first-degree murder. 

Prosecutors added special circumstances of multiple murders and the use of a dangerous weapon, meaning he could face life in prison without parole or the death penalty if convicted.

Rob and Michele Reiner were found dead at their Los Angeles home on December 14; seen in 2014

Nick made a brief court appearance earlier this month wearing an anti-suicide vest and did not enter a plea.

His arraignment was postponed to January 7, and he is being held without bail.

His attorney, Alan Jackson, urged the public not to rush to judgment, calling the case ‘a devastating tragedy’ for the Reiner family and stressing that complex issues remain under review.

Following the hearing, Rob and Michele’s children, Jake and Romy, released a joint statement asking for privacy and compassion as they grieve.

‘They weren’t just our parents; they were our best friends,’ the siblings said, adding that they hope their parents will be remembered for the love, generosity, and kindness they shared throughout their lives.