To Aunty Beverly and family, So sorry to hear about Uncle Kevin's passing. We watched your service today as you all said your final farewells to a much loved husband, son, father, brother and friend. He left us too soon. I remember going to your house for lunch with mum, back in 2012. We had a lot of fun that day talking about the good old days. Mum had such a great time with her brother uncle Kevin and uncle Brendin and families. They were wonderful memories to treasure. Mum told me many stories about the fond memories she had with all of her brothers and sisters. Uncle Kevin will be up in heaven with his brothers and sisters as well as his mum and dad who sadly are no longer with us. They would all be having a big chin wag together. May the road rise up to meet you, May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face; the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, May God hold you in the hollow of his hand. May God bless you and your family on this sad occasion. Love always from Teresa and Mark Young and family in Australia. xxx

💞💗⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘ Condolences to Aunty Beverly and family. Thank you for sharing the stories about Uncle Kevins life, and allowing us to view his funeral during this very sad time for you all. In this sad time, remember the resurrection, and we will see one another again. ⚘♥️ Lots of love sent from my heart to yours. From Maria

To my beautiful Uncle Kevin. You will always have a very special spot in my heart. Having grown up with you all I have so many amazing memories but my best is the awesome back tickles you gave me. Lot's love always. Sending so much love to you all.xx

G'day Keven. you never did get back to me since my last call to you in August 2021.Your busy lifestyle of camping, boating and gardening always took priority. When we were growing up in Hamilton, I always remember you as the "Gadget Man" whatever was new on the market, you would get it. Ranging from pocketknives to slug guns to crystal sets. There was always something new to play with on a weekend. We had great times growing up in our world of open spaces. Our romps "down the back" to our space of running creeks, our own jungle, building tree huts high in the trees over the fast-running Waikato River and chasing the heard of wild goats that were always imposable to catch.to digging the deepest cave. Remember DARKY and STINKY? You would have to remember the day i fell off the tank stand in our back yard at Hoopers Road. Hitting the protruding tap with my coxses,and doing the best Indian dance around the back yard for ten minutes. You were always the go to guy at school when things hotted up in the playground.at school. A quick warning from you to the assassins made for a better place. Years passed Kevin. During that time, I was groomsman at your Wedding, I traveled overseas, and prematurely lost contact with you and your growing family. Today is your day. We watched in sorrow as your family said their final farewells. You will be missed. Rest in peace my brother, now you can do what you like. some great memories ..Thank you. Tony (Anthony)

To Bev and family So sad to hear of Kev's passing. I have several memories of Uncle Kev...we used to say that he and Dad (Brendin) were like twins, but Kev was the shorter twin. I remember back in the day when we would all get together as a family. We had "Ronkewaters" - the reunion on the same weekend as Sweetwaters. I also remember the times we all got together as a family at Allan and Joan's place - I was on pouring the drinks at the bar, one time, and apparently, I was a heavy pourer so poor Kev was decidedly unwell because of it!! Sorry about that Kev! (To be honest, my pours are probably still too heavy!) I also remember one time when I stayed with Kevin and Beverly. I gave the little kids a bubble bath and put too much bubble bath in; it was "bubbles for Africa" everywhere. Beverly was not happy with me, so Kev told me to hide! (Funnily enough, I remember ducking down behind the bar!) Kev you will be missed by so many. You did a great job on the coffin by the way! It looked pretty impressive. I'm sorry we couldn't all get together to farewell you as it would have been nice to catch up with everyone and hear what they have been up to since we saw them last. I know that Dad was especially sad to hear the news but a special thanks to Karen for reading out dad's eulogy. I know it meant a lot to him. Best wishes and hugs to all. Colleen