Mark, Opoto place won’t be the same without seeing your red Toyota hilux driving passed each day. You always flashed a warm smile and gave a friendly wave as you passed by or if you had time a quick catch up on the days events before rounding the corner home. When the floods rose we always use to watch to see if you and your trusty hilux made it through, which you always did. You unknowingly indicated to the rest of us it was safe to follow. Your constant supply of jokes, funny stories and your wicked sense of humour made all who met you laugh and feel at ease. Our condolences to Debbie, Krystal, Claire and the rest of the family. May you Rest In Peace. Bye for now from Nat, Hamish and Zoe at number 31.

I met Mark at the NZDA club. He was good company and an excellent teacher. Especially on the range and measuring antlers, horns and tusks. Mark entered an arapara ram head this year that will be a good contender at the nationals. He gave alot to the club and will be missed.

Still cannot comprehend that you are no longer with us. Whilst you may no longer be walking among us, you will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace Mark and may you forever have a good hunting story to tell xxx

Rest in peace mate. You have lived life to its fullest.

I cannot believe that you are gone. So sudden. Still at the range the day before, doing your good deeds to people and your service to the hunting community, gone the next day. I have not known you for long but you always had good advice and a helpful hand. You were not a man of too many words, but the words you spoke, had weight to it. I thought you were a good kiwi bloke, something like a rough diamond. You will be missed dearly but your legacy and memory will remain. Rest in peace.

I didn't realize how much I respected and cared for Mark until he was gone. The past week I have thought about you a lot and all the things you taught me. We had a lot of laughs together, although some of the jokes were terrible they always left my cheeks hurting from smiling so much. From hunting/shooting to working on the house, whatever we were doing, I always enjoyed the time we spent together. You were a role model and a mentor to me, which I don't know if you ever knew just how much. The things I have learnt from you will continue to make me who I am today. I will miss you dearly and wish I had made the effort to repair our relationship. I considered getting in touch a few times and was worried you wouldn't want to hear from me - I should have just found the courage. Miss you mate, the world has lost a superstar, rest in peace.

Still can't believe that you've gone Mark, it was a real honour to have known you and spend time with you when we visited New Zealand, you were a fantastic host and made us laugh at your many stories. When Aaron met Claire and became part of your family, we knew he would be ok settling down so far away from home with you as his New Zealand Dad, you treated him as a son and took him under your guidance and for that we will always be eternally greatfull. You were a rare diamond Mark and will be sadly missed. Our sincere Condolences to Debbie and family. Tom and Sharon Neary ❤️

I am honoured to have called Mark my friend. He was generous in spirit and in his actions.We shared many good times hunting and fishing and his knowledge and craft in both his work and sporting interests was second to few.Mark had a way about him that brought the best out of people. He didn't suffer fools lightly and I will never forget him saying ' on your bike ' after we tagged two Auckland small bore shooters when playing paint ball for the North Auckland deerstalkers.. I cherish the moments we laughed and the serious conversations we had. I am deeply saddened by his passing. Rest in peace my frienf

I love you so much Dad <3 I miss you everyday and am still trying to process everything.