Steph was the life and soul of our little road and I will always remember her playing her squeeze box with such joy!
With much love to Mike and family at this sad time…
Nicki, Shane, Ollie & Freya Smith (No 21)
My dearest darling Steph.
Treasured memories of the precious times we have shared together over the years in NZ and the UK.
My heart breaks for you Mike. Holding you all close and sending you all my biggest love and hugs.
Tihei Mauri Ora (long live the life force)
Arohanui, Susan xxx
Stephie really was the life and soul of any gathering. She will be very much missed by everyone who knew her. Sleep well Stephie. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time Mike……. Alan and Helen xx
Greg and June would like to send kind wishes and condolences to Stephanie’s husband Mike and her brother Jamie for their sad loss.
It’s certainly a wicked illness and strikes our loved ones without warning.
May a cure continue to be diligently searched for to help us all.
You and the family our in our thoughts at this time.
Greg and June Beswick
It was an absolute pleasure to look after Stephanie and to learn so much about Stephanie and what a talented lady she was from her beloved husband Mike. I feel privileged to have known you Stephanie. Thank you so much to Mike for donating Stephanie’s book to my ward. We will treasure it and have fond memories when we read it. Lots of love staff nurse Clare Ross-Read xxx
Our hearts go out to Mike and all Stephanie’s family at this sad time. She had such a zest and enthusiasm for life which is well portrayed in the photo gallery. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. X
Remembering my cousin, Stephanie. With love and affection.
A real force of nature.
Your light burned bright, Stephie.
Loving thoughts to Mike, Jamie and Jan, Patrick and all the family.
Bon Voyage
Kay
Remembering my big sister Stephanie, who played practical jokes on me when I was a child and was always there with sound life advice when I grew up, helping shape the person I became.
Taken too soon.
Stephe will be so missed by everyone who knew and loved her.
Love and best wishes to you Mike and all the family.
My Sister
You made me laugh and you made me cry. You defended me. You paid me a penny a dance (or three if you were desperate) to stand on the arm of the settee and hold your hand while you jived alongside me – I stood stock still in embarrassment, but a bribe’s a bribe!
Many hearts were broken by your passing much too soon, and Jan and I will miss you dreadfully. Sleep in peace little bird.
Jamie and Jan
Remembering my big sister Stephanie. I didn’t know you till later in life. You were a lovely person and I’ll miss you.
Peter.
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Steph was the life and soul of our little road and I will always remember her playing her squeeze box with such joy!
With much love to Mike and family at this sad time…
Nicki, Shane, Ollie & Freya Smith (No 21)
My dearest darling Steph.
Treasured memories of the precious times we have shared together over the years in NZ and the UK.
My heart breaks for you Mike. Holding you all close and sending you all my biggest love and hugs.
Tihei Mauri Ora (long live the life force)
Arohanui, Susan xxx
Stephie really was the life and soul of any gathering. She will be very much missed by everyone who knew her. Sleep well Stephie. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time Mike……. Alan and Helen xx
Greg and June would like to send kind wishes and condolences to Stephanie’s husband Mike and her brother Jamie for their sad loss.
It’s certainly a wicked illness and strikes our loved ones without warning.
May a cure continue to be diligently searched for to help us all.
You and the family our in our thoughts at this time.
Greg and June Beswick
It was an absolute pleasure to look after Stephanie and to learn so much about Stephanie and what a talented lady she was from her beloved husband Mike. I feel privileged to have known you Stephanie. Thank you so much to Mike for donating Stephanie’s book to my ward. We will treasure it and have fond memories when we read it. Lots of love staff nurse Clare Ross-Read xxx
Our hearts go out to Mike and all Stephanie’s family at this sad time. She had such a zest and enthusiasm for life which is well portrayed in the photo gallery. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. X
Remembering my cousin, Stephanie. With love and affection.
A real force of nature.
Your light burned bright, Stephie.
Loving thoughts to Mike, Jamie and Jan, Patrick and all the family.
Bon Voyage
Kay
Remembering my big sister Stephanie, who played practical jokes on me when I was a child and was always there with sound life advice when I grew up, helping shape the person I became.
Taken too soon.
Stephe will be so missed by everyone who knew and loved her.
Love and best wishes to you Mike and all the family.
My Sister
You made me laugh and you made me cry. You defended me. You paid me a penny a dance (or three if you were desperate) to stand on the arm of the settee and hold your hand while you jived alongside me – I stood stock still in embarrassment, but a bribe’s a bribe!
Many hearts were broken by your passing much too soon, and Jan and I will miss you dreadfully. Sleep in peace little bird.
Jamie and Jan
Remembering my big sister Stephanie. I didn’t know you till later in life. You were a lovely person and I’ll miss you.
Peter.