I am saddened to hear that Steve passed away and my heart goes out to all of our New Zealand family. I wanted to send our condolences from the Van Doorne Family in Canada. You are all in our thoughts during this difficult time.... And in our hearts always. With Love, Kate & Roy, Toni & Bill, Brian & Jacquie and Adam and Camille; David & Monica and Robin, Lily and Mya.

Steve’s Hawkes Bay cousins are saddened by the news of his passing. We remember a vibrant, friendly and happy cousin. We send our love and condolences to all the family. God bless, Jennie, Karen, Edwina and Bronwyn

Steve’s Hawkes Bay cousins were saddened by the news of his passing. We remember a vibrant, friendly and happy cousin. We send our love and condolences to all the family. God bless Jennie, Karen, Edwina and Bronwyn

Mr T, I still can't quite believe you're gone. Will be so strange not waving to you at the kitchen window as I go past. You've played such an important, calm but bloody cheeky role in my whole life. That all knowing smile and sparkling eyes as you said hello (trying to get a word in) as Mrs T, Rach and I sat at the kitchen table talking our heads off. Your skills and advice on ANYTHING practical. Like the whole weekend you spent working on creating a piece of art which was my kitchen bench. Letting my little boys "help" along the way. All with a smile and happily paid in scones! Your love for our old dog Rosa. I would drop her off to you with hardly any notice but you would welcome her with lots of pats as she wiggled herself mad with excitement to see you. Then she'd sit faithfully with you by your chair as you shared a packet of Arrowroot biscuits! Such a support you and Mrs T have been to me over the years - right from when Rach and I were at kindy and ever since. There are countless other examples of your kindness and love I will keep as special memories. I'm glad you're finally getting the long overdue rest you so deserve. Rest in peace Mr T. Lots and lots of love Jude, Tim, Harry and Rosa