Kevin, you had a gift for lighting up any room with your presence. Your laughter and kindness touched so many lives, including mine. I will forever cherish the memories and joy you brought into my life during my time working with you. Condolences to all family and friends. Rest in peace my dear friend.

Kevin it was a very sad day and such a shock to hear of your passing. You were always smiling and had something happy to say to everyone I thought you would have gone on for ever. I will never forget the good times we had , I always felt uplifted in your company and you were my best male friend. Fly high Marion

Wow Kev, this one hurts. Nearly 30 yrs of knowing you, and nearly 20 yrs seeing you as one of my dearest. You, Jane & Zarrie mean the world. My heart breaks for Jane & Zarrie's loss. What an honour to have been your friend, seeing your love & pride for Zarrie - I don't know a stronger father/daughter relationship than yours, & you did that Kevin, you created a bond that Zarrie couldn't do anything but be a part of. Your love for Jane was also so evident & I know it could never have faded even when you guys went down slightly different paths yet still travelling together through life. How friggin awesome. It says a lot about anyone who can move on and yet remain a family together the way you, Jane & Brent did. But knowing you guys that didn't surprise me. I have so many great memories of our friendship, your positivity, your wicked sense of humour. But mostly, just being one of the best humans around. RIP my friend, love you.

Thinking of you all whanau. Sending all our love and thoughts. Rest well cousin, Kevin - Haere atu ra ki to moengaroa ki Te Ao Marama. "Love You....from all of "41" Ma te Atua koutou e manaaki i tiaki, Aroha tino nui "41" (41 Goldsmith Crescent, Levin)

Kev would be one of the nicest guys that l got to know in my time in Nelson. Is always hard to have to say goodbye. But Kev leaves an everlasting memory. RIP Kev

So very sad and shocked to know that Kevin has gone. A man who changed the whole atmosphere of his workplace. Care and time taken , we saw a change in all who worked with him including us. Our love to his daughter who he shared about . He treasured your relationship -showed photos of eating out together,, and always talked about you.. was so proud of you and valued your relationship. We will miss Kevin very much . He leaves a huge gap behind.. Lord Jesus take Kevin into your arms and we pray your peace over his family in the days to come. Love from the Conroy family (Papakowhai

Absolutely devastated to hear about Kevin’s passing. Such a genuinely lovely and kind person. Will really miss seeing his happy, smiley face in Mobil and having chats with him. He truly cared about all of his customers and I’d recently just been telling a friend about how lovely he was and the recent chat I’d had with Kevin about his Christmas holidays with his family that he was evidently so proud of. He will be dearly missed. I am very sorry for your loss to all of his family and sending you all my love.

My Condolescents to Kevin’s family… It was a great shock to learn of Kevin’s passing when I went to see him the day after. I had known Kevin for about a year or so, and had developed a good friendship of good banter and laughter. I would stop at his work place 3 or 4 times a week, and at which time a good conversation would arise about past adventures, topics of interest, life and events of the day. He told me about his dream of becoming a full time professional pool player, and his plan to live to 110. His health plan was to follow his daughters health plan of drinking 3 litre’s of water every day, so I told him I would follow the same plan….A Real sad loss…and It’s been a privilege knowing Kevin and I will miss the happy go lucky smile and the banter…… He was a good bloke!! Mike.

Very sad to hear of Kevin’s passing and my heart goes out to Zarrie and whānau. Kevin was a lovely man and a community champion. Through his role at (Mobil) he became a friend to all the regulars. Took the time to ask how your day was going and showed genuine interest. I am going to miss our Thursday morning banter when I would pop in to get my coffee and my son’s pie. A lovely man who made the community smile. Will be missed clearly x

We were so sorry to hear of Kevin's passing. I {Rob} have lots of fun memories of our innocent gang/club in our teenage years. We hope that the memories you all have will be a comfort to you too. Kevin will be missed by so many friends and of course all of you, is family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.

Due to I'll health are unable to attend , we have known Kevin , Jane and zarrie for over 25 years the love Kevin had for his daughter was awesome as he was so so proud of her achievements with uni pool and especially her work ethic always gave me goosebumps when he spoke of her .Jane and Kevin remained living together after they separated and became a family of 4 brent being the4th member overtime Kevin .and brent became friends always talking about pool 🎱 and music I must say at first I wondered how this would work and I'm proud to say what a family Kevin you amazed us that just show what a great guy you are, as they say you can't pick your family but boy you made your own, cheers Yvonne and Pete

Rest in peace dear Kevin. Absolutely lovely person.

Deepest sympthies to Jane, Zarrie and family. You will be missed by all your pool mates. RIP Kevin

The world has lost a truly beautiful, caring, happy and giving soul. RIP Kevin and thank you for all the smiles and chats you brought to me and my daugther when we came into the store.

Missing your friendly smile, very sad you are no longer here. You were always interested in what we had been doing and genuine in your concern if our day had been a rough one. Much love to your family.

A truly great man, always calm and smiling with a little cheekiness. Rep pool won't be the same without you. Our condolences to your family. Fred miles West Coast Pool

Thank you for kindly supplying us petrol with a never ceasing smile. It is much appreciated. Rest in Peace. <3

The man with the biggest smile! Kevin! I am so sad to hear of your passing and can't imagine what your whānau are going through, losing such an amazing man. Thank you for your positive energy every morning when I would call in to get a Mocha and the life chats. Although I had only just moved back to Wellington 5 months ago, I felt like I had known you for a lifetime. You will be sorely missed and am forever grateful to have known you. Mobil will never be the same, although I will always smile and think of you when I drop my baby to kindy and my son to school. Moe mai rā Mātua Kevin. Much Love Lavenia xx

Not just an employee - so fast becoming a friend. Sharing jokes together that the young ones looked at us sideways having no idea what the heck we were talking about. Going to miss our coffee catch ups after I left Mobil. Rest in peace dear friend, you will be truly missed 🥲

There are not many people out there who wears a smile had a zest for life and made you feel more positive about your day when having to get gas. But Kevin you did the Mobile will never feel the same and you are very missed already. My heart felt condolences to the family we were privilege and blessed to had our conversations and a laugh with Kevin

Rest in love Kevin. You had such a zest for life, a beautiful soul.

I was sad to hear of Kevin's passing. He was one of the last gentlemen around. He always wore a smile, had a great sense of humor and had a positive comment to say. Rest in peace and love Kevin.

I was very sad to hear of your passing. Such a gentleman. Rest in peace

Kevin was always so lovely when I popped into Mobil. I hope you all have some comfort knowing how many people will be missing him and his chats.

Kevin, I am heartbroken to hear of your passing. My heart goes out to your family and friends. You have an absolute heart of gold and I will miss seeing your twinkling smile and our wee chats at Mobil. You sure knew how to brighten up a gloomy day and put a smile back on my dial. Will miss you until we meet again xo

Dearest Kevin We haven’t known you that long, but long enough to get to know and love your sense of humour, your caring nature and love that you have for your beautiful daughter Zarrie. I know she will continue to make you the proudest Dad ever and that you will be with her for each and every step. Please rest in peace and love Kevin. You will be greatly missed around the pool family. Lots of love Julz and Gazza. ❤️

Please Except my Deepest Sympathy and Apologies on your sad loss of Kevin. My Heart goes out to you Jane, Zarrie and your immediate Family of your sad Loss . Had known Kevin for many years from the Old Railway Hotel Richmond (pool) to Pestells Butchery , had many of laughs, Banter & Fun but that was Kevin. Kevin Thanks for your Memories My Friend which you gave me over the years, A Great Man And True Ledgend.. RIP Kevin.x

Thanks for the morning chats when we were filling up and wishing us all the best with the bad access jobs we do in Wellington daily….. RIP champ! The team @ Frontline Moves Whitby 🥲

Zarrie, Jane,Brent and Kevin’s immediate family. I’m sorry to hear of the sudden passing of our wonderful Kevin. He had the most beautiful smile, from his twinkle in the eye. Cheeky personality. I loved interacting with Kevin, when he worked at Pestalls. Zarrie, Kevin was so proud to be your Dad and everything you have achieved. Jane a big whole in your heart also. I send you all my strength, and love at this time of grieving. Remember to cherish all the precious moments you all have had over the years

Hi to Kevins family and friends Kevin was such a delight, loved our chats each time I was there getting my petrol. He just took that time to speak, I learnt a lot about him and in turn he learnt a lot about me and always wished me a lovely day. Kind regards Vivian Barnett

I'm so sad kevin going to miss you very much thanks for all the love you gave

I am still in shock to hear of your passing. You were the best thing that happened to Paremata Mobil! It won't be the same coming in for my morning coffee and not seeing your big smile and having our lengthy catch ups on life. You will be sorely missed, but forever in our hearts. Moe mai ra Mātua xxx