Suddenly at home, on Friday, August 30, 2024, aged 74 years. Cherished father and father-in-law of Rachel and Caid, and Ewan and Shana, long time partner and friend of Raylene, much loved grandad of Harrison, and Jessa, loved son of the late Oliver and Annie, much loved brother, brother-in-law uncle, cousin and friend. A Storyteller, ideas man, past event recollecter and always the owner of a cheeky grin. Messages to PO Box 69, Haast 7844, or can be left on Steven’s tribute page at www.thompsonfd.co.nz. Steven has been cremated. A Memorial Service will be held at a date and time to be advised.
Steven Andrew Black (Blackie)
September 30, 2024
Will miss you Steve You were always good for entertainment A great brother inlaw and a mate for many years
Blackie you will be so missed. We were lucky to have the years next door to you in Hannahs. You were a lovely lad and cuzzie to Doug. My condolances to all Steve,s . Love to all the family. Special love to all the Black relies. x x x
Condolences to the family, alot of good years and stories with Blackie in Malaysia.
Gonna miss you bro.
Shand, Paul Farrer, Bob Patterson
My sincerest condolences to the Black family and friends at thus time. Blackie was a top bloke RIP 🙏 xx
Safe travels Blackie. One of my best advisors
Such a shock and I’m so sorry to learn of Blackie’s passing. Our condolences to you all
RIP. Blackie,Thanks for all the great memories, as a work mate,hunting companion,possuming,fishing, & our Best Man.You certainly were held in high regard.Great to catch up in July .Condolences to family ,
Bruno and Jan
So sad to hear of Blackies passing.
We will always remember Steve’s lovely welcoming smile and cheery chat.
You never changed Steve – You were a true blessing to know.
Much love to Raylene, Ewan, Rachel and whanau. Xo
RIP Blackie you will be missed
Until we meet again may there be deer on the flats, possums in the trees, whitebait in the rivers and beer and banter in a pub. Our years of friendship are treasured and I will miss you. Love to Rachel, Ewan and all Blackie’s family.
Will miss your yarns Blackie, you’ve been a bloody good neighbour.
Mrs B and Boys x
Rip Blackie many great memories of our contracting days
You were my first real love Blackie alway though of you even as we grow old . It was great to see you last time in Haast . Please have a beer with Dad and Mum they loved you as well . Dad always said if your man enough to come ask him to go out with me then you can and you did .
Untill we meet again ❤️love to Rachel and Ewan
Treasured uncle of us the Houghton 4 – you were fun, loving, an amazing story teller and of course your quick wit! Rest easy uncle we will miss you xx
Always enjoyed the time I spent in Haast with family will be sorely missed by us all RIP Steven
Wow such a shock
Blackie you were a “local legend”
Master of knowledge, advisor, problem solver, generous to the core and just an all round good bugger.
You will be truly missed in the community and local Village of Hannahs Clearing
Rest easy “young fella” X
Sad to hear of your passing Blackie, you were a good b—ard and a great mate. We had great times working in Malaysia. You’re many friends will miss you. Rest in peace.
RIp Blackie our times in Malaysia will be remembered. Noddle.
Oh, hell, another sad passing. Blackie you will be missed in our community so much. You were so funny; you were always with a smile. Raylene, Rachel and Ewie, all our love and thoughts at this sad time. It was a shock to hear.
Sending much aroha to you and your whanau Blackie. I fondly remember good times in the jungles of Sarawak with you, they were special times my Bro. Go well X
Rest easily Blackie. You were a great friend and neighbor.
Always ready to lend a hand and help others. Even on a dark winters night to save someone. Never will I forget. Great memories of a top coaster.
Leave the gate open.
Nikki and George
Your such ah wonder dad to myself, when I first meet you in Haast ,you treat me as ur real daughter we laugh we gossip in bar,I’m always inform you when the police pass infant Big Window.Tears fall apart when I heard you pass a way .I’m still keep this lovely warm purple plunket you gave it to me ,I carry this all away from Haast to Invercargill. I was looking forward to see you again when I’m coming for visit Haast.Love and missed you my dear old man.Rip Blackie Steven love from ur Island daughter
I remember ya 60th well with sproully and Peter Pete, never imagined ya were 74,ya certainly didn’t look 74, thanks our mentor for everything, from fishing to house buying to tricking and not treating at Halloween, which he didn’t believe In, but next morning always lollies on the lawn, you always asked me why I live life to the fullest, and I said cos could be dead tommorrow, he come back with a empifany a couple months later and agreed, life is too short, and never questioned me again, thanks for the visits since leaving haast, will miss you terribly
Your cheeky grin & yarns will forever be missed Blackie! You were always up for some kind of mischief & a laugh.The back street just isn’t the same without you!
Worked with Blackie down at Carters in the 70’s Awesome bloke a credit to humanity. Unforgettable memories.
R.I.P Blackie aka The Reverend Mr Black
No one saw this one coming! Maybe not even you… you’ll be missed In The Haast Lane much more than you know.
The great memories, yarns & stories will live on. Love & condolences to all Blackies family