Donovan Stephen (Smithy) Smith

9th October 1962 - 6th August 2021
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Nightcaps Town Hall
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Friday 13 August 2021, 1:00PM
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Smith, Donovan Stephen (Smithy)

Passed away suddenly at home on Friday 6th August 2021; 58 years young. Loved and adored husband of Sheryll, loved dad of Stacey and Joel; Tegann and House (Pehi); and Aaron. Loved Koro of Lila, Aatea, Archie and baby boy arriving soon.

Rest in peace, forever in our hearts.

Service to celebrate and remember Stephen’s life will be held Friday 13th of August 2021, 1pm at Nightcaps Town Hall, followed by an interment at the Otautau Cemetery. Messages to 1346 Hundred Line Road West, RD 2, Otautau 9682.

 

 

Messages

Heartfelt Sympathy to Sheryl and family. We will always treasure our memories of our neighbour Steve.
Shirley & Gratt McCully , Scott’s Gap
Thinking of you and your family
Shaun and Linda curtin , Alexandra (wairio)
I will. Never forget how Stephen visited my son Dean Robertson when he was sick with cancer almost every day & how Dean looked forward to his visits…… guessing they will meet again & probably cause more mayhem …. My deepest sympathies
Lesley Robertson , Winton
Please accept my deepest sympathy in the sad loss of Stephen. Trish Murray
Trish Murray , Invercargill
Thinking of you all what a big loss and a big shock. I always remember him as a very funny, happy, hardworking bloke, and an amazing hubby and Dad when I lived across the road and babysat the kids with Jenn on many occassions. What a guy he will leave a lasting impression on everyone who he met.
Take special care all of you RIP Smithy x
Anna Graham, Hamilton
My Deepest Sympathy to Sheryll and family. Will always remember the fun we had in little old Maihiihi.
Gaylene Stewart and Boys, Whakatane
So sad to hear of your great loss 😢 Only met him at Tegann & Pehis wedding but he honestly made us feel like we had known him forever. Such a loving and kind man that will be missed dearly! He’s left behind such a loving close knit Whānau and I know you will all take care of each other and carry on his legacy. Please always remind his moko babies about their amazing Koro ❤️

Our deepest sympathies to you all. Lots of Love from The Brill Whānau ❤️
Karen Brill, Te Kuiti
So so sorry to hear the saddest news ever words can not explain the feelings and thoughts my heart fell so deep when told. Dude you’re a man with a mana like no other for your whanau and you will always be given the highest respect kia kaha whanau
Conrad, Nightcaps
So sorry and shocked to hear Smith's death. We haven't seen you for year but the stories of Kiokio United seems like yesterday. Sending our love and thought to Sheryll and family.
Michael (JD) and Paula Hobbs, Òtorohanga
Our Dear Steve,
Your life was a blessing,
Your memory a treasure.
You’re loved beyond words
And will be missed beyond measure! 😢😢💝💝
An awesome, lovely man taken way to soon! To Sheryll and family, we are so sad, sorry and devastated to hear of Steve’s passing! Know that all our love, thoughts are with you all. Our hearts are heavy and broken for you all. The Van Grootel Family, 💝💝
Yvonne &Tony Van Grootel/family, Otorohanga
Our deepest sympathy to you and you family
Jackie & David Stodart, Te Anau
I am sorry I can't be there on Friday to say goodbye Stephen but it is a comfort to me to know that your Aunty Llorien, Grandad and Nana, Uncle Sandy and Aunty Zel and your recently passed Dad are now looking after you on behalf Sheryll and your family and me your Mum. Rest in peace with your Dad son.
Margaret Smith, Taumarunui
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Anita & Grant McCrostie , Invercargill
To the Smith family from the Martin family... We are all deeply saddened to hear of Steve's sudden death.
We all want to send you our hugs and are thinking of you at this sad time. Think of all the good times and smile as
that will get you through. Grandchildren have a healing effect so hold each other close, always.
Vanessa, Kyle, Karyn, Thomas, Helen, Scott and Jess.
Vanessa Martin, Otorohanga
Sorry to hear of your sad loss
Many happy memories at KioKio United
Lots iove to Sheryll and Family
Carey and Ailsa Sanson and Family Otorohanga
carey sanson, Otorohanga
Sending sympathy and condolences from Rob Coles and family
Maihiihi Otorohanga
Rob Coles, Otorohanga Maihiihi
I am so sorry and saddened to hear of your sudden loss of Stephen from your beautiful family. I cannot express my heartfelt sorrow for you all during this time. Sheryll, Stacey, Tegann and Aaron sending you big hugs and love ❤️ ❤️❤️❤️
Mary-Jean Carney, Katikati
Smithy, you have been taken way too soon, thanks for your company on all our hunting and fishing trips especially the last two, I have some great memories. I will have one whiskey for you on Friday and remember Steve, three quick stubbies always fixes sea sickness!! See you upstairs one day Cobber, heartfelt condolences to your family, our thoughts are with them all.
Tony and Nikki Philpott, Nightcaps
Sheryll, Stacey, Tegann, Aaron and families.
Such a shock when Michael rang us with the sad news of Stephens passing. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you all. We have fond memories of Stephen, one in particular when you all stayed overnight at Waitarere Beach with us. We will treasure all our memories of Stephen.
Love, Neil and Julie
Neil and Julie Harre, Taupo
To the Smith family our thoughts are with you at this sad time
Brent & Dawn Capon, Nightcaps
Our thoughts are with you Sheryl and family, So sad to hear of your terrible loss. Sending our condolences
Ginny and Dave Cowie , Alexandra
Thinking of you all, please accept our deepest sympathy, he will be missed.
John, Donelda Dempster and family, Nightcaps
So sad to hear of Steve’s passing 😢
We only met him at Tegann and Pehis wedding, but he made us all feel very welcomed the minute we arrived.
Very kind, generous and funny.
Those whiskeys OMG, it was like he had a whiskey cellar on tap.
Such a huge loss for your close knit family and I know that you will be missed, forever.

Our deepest condolences to you all.

Arohanui Lamb, Tyron and Whanau xx
Caroline , Melbourne
To the whole whanau our deepest sympathy to you all. Such a great loss. Sending hugs and love to you all. Di and Pete Townson.xx
ptownson@xtra.co.nz, Invercargill
Oh Sheryll such sad knews. My thoughts and deepest sympathies to you and the kids.
Rayleen Hogg, Winton
Dear Sheryll, we were so very sad to hear the terrible news of Stephen. Unfortunately we did not get to see you very often but I want to let you know that Stephen was a well loved and respected cousin. Reading through the wonderful tributes confirms to me that he was truly a top bloke. I know you and all your family will miss him awfully. We are thinking of you all.
Much love from Llorien and Leon Johnson and family
Llorien Johnson, Cairns, Queensland
Thinking of you Sheryl & Family at this very sad time.
Our Deepest Sympathy goes out to you all.
Dianne Pedersen & Don Poole, Otorohanga
Love and thoughts go to you and your family Sheryll. Bill has many lovely memories of Smithy how caring and thoughtful he was to him. Apologies I wont be there today but Bill will be and i will attend online. Love and strength for today xx Louise
Louise and Bill Mackintosh, Winton
Deepest sympathy in you sudden lose of Stephen.
Lois( Harre) and Johnnie Wilson
Lois Wilson, Orewa
Sending our love to the whole family
Fiordland Jet Team, Te Anau
Thinking of you all.
condolences to family
Really sorry to hear of steves passing.
Such a great man.
RIP Steve.
Felicity Archer , Seadown Timaru
Sheryll thinking oof you and your family at this sad time
Chris Gibb, Wanaka