Stephen HORNBY Obituary

Condolences to the Hornby family.
I had the privilege of working with Steve in the parts department of Leece Toyota in Hawera, many moons ago.
He was a very fair, kind and a thoughtful person.
I am saddened to hear of your passing Steve. Rest in peace my friend.

Thoughts from across the sea from one of Stephens workmates. Regards, Matt Saunders.

My deepest condolences to your family Steve.Many fond memories of working with you mate, you will be sadly missed in the Fisheries team....and we will keep it between us about you getting lost in Feilding. Rest easy.

Since our days riding dirt bikes at Denby road to our days together in the motor trade and our years in the STUC Steve has been a great friend. Our sincerest sympathy go out to Steve's family and friends. "As good as they get" is how one friend described Steve, a very accurate assessment of a great man.

RIP Steve we had the pleasure of meeting you when we first came to hawera you took Kelvin fishing out ohawe our thoughts are with your family and work colleagues

Sending our love and thoughts to you all. Steve was one of life's good guys, a genuine top fella, Steve will be sorely missed. So sorry we will be unable to attend Steve's funeral as we are in Australia.

Love from
Noel and Lyn Hornby

Heartfelt condolences to the Hornby family.
An awesome friend to us both for many years, we have many special memories to cherish. If there was one word to describe Steve that word could only be 'integrity'. What a much better place the world would be if there were more people like Steve. We will never forget you Steve.

Kevin Jenkins & Lea Macartney

On behalf of the Fisheries Compliance team, I just want to acknowledge and thank Steve for over 20 years of tireless service to the fishing sector, New Zealand public and the New Zealand government in his work as an Honorary Fishery Officer. Steve had a never wavering eagerness to do all he could to preserve the NZ fishery.
He was an absolute delight to work with, I will really miss his smiling face and sense of humour.

Rest in peace Steve, you were such a lovely person and always keen for a chat and laugh. You made a huge contribution to protecting our ocean through your observer work and all your volunteering.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

My condolences to all of Steve's family.
A top man and a top Observer who could fix anything at sea or in port.

Godspeed Steve, an absolute gentleman. My condolences to your friends and family.

You will be sadly missed by all who share your love of the oceans
Thank you for the good times we have had over the years
Rest in peace
Andrew & Justine Purser

Firstly, condolences to Steve's family. I have had the honour of knowing and working with Steve as an HFO for the past 14 years. He was passionate about everything he did and will be sadly missed by all. Steve leaves a big hole in the HFO Network. E te Rangatira takoto, takoto, takoto mai r.

Thanks for the memories Steve.
We had a few laughs on patrol with you, we'll keep protecting what you were so passionate about.
Rest easy mate

Steve was a great guy and a dedicated Honorary Fishery Officer. He will be sadly missed by all that knew him. Condolences to Steve's family and thanks for sharing him.
Rest Easy Steve.

My thoughts go out to Stephen's family. I worked with him during our HFO camps over the years and enjoyed every moment with him.
Rest in peace mate.

Condolences to the family
Denise Robinson (Gillbanks)

So sorry to hear of Stephen's passing. Dedicated to preserving our fishery and a tireless worker behind the scenes. A great loss.

In the handful of times I had the pleasure of working with Steve in his role as an HFO it was obvious he had a real passion for the ocean. He certainly did his bit in protecting it for future generations. Definitely one of lifes good buggers. My deepest sympathies to Steve's family.

The Committee and members of the South Taranaki Underwater Club offer their deepest condolences to Steve's family.
An awesome individual who gave freely of his time and expertise to further the knowledge of all.
The deep blue beckons you our brother.

So sorry to hear of Stephen's passing. Love and thoughts to you all

Deepest sympathies to Edith and family with the loss of your much loved Steve. Thank you Steve for a lifetime of the greatest friendship and dive adventures for over 40 years. Love you and will miss you always, forever in our hearts. Rest peacefully till we meet again. Xx

Condolences to all steves family. HFO Ian Seager.

Condolences to family and friends. "Totally sincere" is how I would sum Steve up.

To all of Stephen's family and friends, my condolences with Steve's tragic death. He was a fine man and dedicated HFO.
From Ross Thurston ex Ministry of Fisheries

To Tim & Family
Our heart felt condolences thinking of you all
From your work colleagues

So sorry to hear about this. Deepest condolences to the family.

Wishing you smooth oceans and gentle breezes my friend. You will be sorely missed but never forgotten.

To Edith, Tim, Krissi and Nigel,
Sorry to hear of Stephen's tragic passing. Please accept my condolences at this time.
From Brian Harris formerly of Hawera.

I would like to pass on my condolences to Steve's family and friends on their tragic loss.
A wonderful work colleague who will be very sadly missed.

I would like to pass on my condolences to Steve's family and friends on their tragic loss.
A wonderful work colleague who will be very sadly missed.

Rest In Peace,Steve. Condolences to all your family.

A good man taken far to early!

We hope the fish are biting and you are at peace.

Dan and Family.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort

Steve will be forever in out thoughts rest in peace Steve

From Scott and his crew at Scott Williams Motors

Steve will be surely missed from the Ohawe Boating community and committee, He was a life member and a vital part to our Boating Club.
Our thoughts are with the family and friends, Rest in Peace Steve we gonna miss you mate..
Least we can say he passed away doing something he loved

A sad loss to the fishing community of South Taranaki
You will never be forgotten
God Bless

HORNBY, Steve:

The South Taranaki Underwater Club invites all divers attending Steve’s funeral service at the St Johns Presbyterian Church, Hawera on the 27th of June at 1.30pm to participate in a Guard of Honour to farewell our fellow diver.
Please bring your fins.