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.
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.