Passed away Monday, August 31, 2026, at home in his cherished workshop.
Loved partner of Libby, loved father of Nicole, and Kirsty step father of Shay, and Carrie, much loved grandpa Steve of Indie, Harry, Thea, and Flynn, and dear friend of many, communication to the Rae family P.O. Box 131 Hokitika, 7842, or may be left on Steve’s tribute page at www.thompsonfd.co.nz. A service to celebrate Steve’s life will be held in the Hokitika RSA, Sewell Street, Hokitika on Wednesday, September 9, at 2pm. Following the service, Steve will be laid to rest in the Lawn Section of the Hokitika Cemetery
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Westland Industrial Heritage Park would be appreciated, these may be left at the service.
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Very sad to hear
Condolences to the family
Deepest sympathy to Libby Nicole,Kirsty,Shay,,Carrie and Family sending love and thoughts to you all. Steve was a great man who we remember so well our friendly Mechanic. R.I.P Steve fly high
Devastated to hear of Steve’s passing, way too young.
Sending my love to Libby, Nicole, Kirsten and all of your family
I was so sorry to hear of Steve’s passing, had quite a long talk to him up at the Heritage Park recently and covered a lot of topics. My sincere condolences to all his family.
Matt Fairmaid.
So many found memories of Steve from my childhood and teen years.
He was always fun and upbeat.
I was lucky enough to catch up with him again last year. For that I will always be grateful.
My thoughts are with all that loved him.
He will be sadly missed at the Heritage Park.
Love you Dad ❤️
Deepest condolences to Libby and family, so sad to hear of Steve’s passing. Such a huge loss, an extremely talented engineer/mechanic and all round “good bloke”
May your final ride be easy and the road stretch far and wide
RIP Steve
My dear Libby, so sorry for your loss of Steve. A great friend and racing mate in my years in Hokitika. Steve was a real gentleman and a damn good mechanic to boot. Love you Lib. Uncle Edd
Our heartfelt sympathy to Libby, Kirsty and Nicole.
We have fond memories of Steve’s early days on the Coast. He was a good friend to us and developed from a great mechanic to an engineer that could fix anything.
This is a very sad loss not only to his family and friends but to the wider farming community.
So shocked and saddened to hear of Steve’s passing Libby.
Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Sorry to hear, fond memories around the bucket racing. You were a great bloke and good friend to me and boys
So sorry for your loss Libby & family
Libby and family
I are very very sorry for your loss
Take Care
I are here for you
Love Jan Heward
It is with much sadness upon hearing of Steve’s passing. Condolences to you all.
So sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. Thoughts are with you Libby and family. Steve will be able to have a reunion with my Dad now.
Sad to hear thoughts are with the family. Can remember back in the day on one sunny day bucket racing up at Greymouth go cart track I followed Steve for a bit then he followed me for a bit was the best thing to do with your leathers on that was life in the fast lane
So sorry to hear about Steve, Libby. He loved motorbikes so much. We enjoyed riding with you both on the Top of the South run and will never forget following the trail of clothing after the top box was left undone. Thoughts are with you and your family.
My heart goes out to you Libby and the family. Steve was a real gentleman on and off the motorcycle, always willing to help and a friend to many. Unfortunately I can’t be with you today, but be assured you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Libby really sorry to hear of Steve’s death unable to attend service as I have flu
Very sorry to hear about Steve.We had some great times here fixing machinery and solving problems.My thoughts go out to Libby and family.
So very sorry to hear about Steve, we were good friends many memories of Steve’s days motorcycle racing a damn good racer and a very good mechanic and engineer. My thoughts are with Libby and family RIP Steve you will be missed by so many
Sorry to hear of Steves passing, my thoughts are with Libby and family. A good man gone far to soon.