I met Lloyd in August, 2017 on my first day of work in New Zealand. My wife and kids were still in Brazil waiting for the school year to finish. I was feeling a bit lost and second guessing if this move was the right thing. He came to my desk, introduced himself and we talked and talked and talked. It was like we had known each other for years. Since then he became a dear friend not only to me but also for my family. To me a word that better describes him is: generosity. He had a genuine interest on us and how we were doing. My family have fond memories when he joined us to a weekend trip to Tiritiri Matangi (where he was a volunteer a few years back) and specially when he invited us in two different occasions to join him up north in Mimiwhantata Conservation Park, during the end of year holidays. Moving to another country is a process with many "ups" but also a few "downs". I was fortunate enough to have him as a friend and shared all the good "ups" moments and every time we were passing through a "down" period he was always there to support us. I always saw him not only as a very good friend, but also as family. I miss you a lot my dear friend. And we will never forget you. Our condolences to his close family, relatives and friends. Douglas, Ivone, Mariana, Pedro, Isabela and Aline.

I was fortunate to have worked with Lloyd for a while last year. We fairly quickly realised that we shared similar views and enjoyed similar kinds of humour. When I moved on, he took an interest in what I was doing, was supportive and encouraging, and we would exchange opinions about the absurdities of the world. He was kind, funny and a good friend. I'll miss hearing from him and his take on things. My heartfelt condolences to his close family, his friends and relatives.

Lloyd and I always had a special relationship we always got on from when we were little ones, I remember him looking out for me when I was staying with Auntie Steph and Uncle Rocky, I was only little and Lloyd was little’er 😊 he protected me from the wooden spoon., Yeah aunty you remeber ..lol When I lived in Nelson in about 1998 ish Lloyd was house sitting in a place north, I;m sure it started with a K, buggered if I can remember what the name of the town was actually, pick a town any town NZ I have no idea how he knew I was in Nelson he called me and I popped up to see him in my flash new-ish Primera 😉 I parked beside his even flasher bright red BMW he came striding out into the drive way and was eyeing up my car while I was eyeing up his car, we greeted we went and sat in the yard, a lovely garden yard.. he said to me thats a nice car Rach I said we can swap? 😊 😊 he said yeah sure we can,, or something like that, needless to say we did what the McCs do an chatted for ever, then it was time to go, it was so awesome as always to catch up with my cuzzie bro Lloyd, I drove away in a Grey car not a cool red car.. bugga I forgot.. bless you Lloyd RIP my one of two Cuzzie bro’s in NZ that we grew up with.. Rest easy now mate! Respect! xo

For Mrs Mellors and the Blythen Family Our thoughts and love are with you all. Filled with sorrow for Dear Lloyd's passing. We have lost a very special friend. Lloyd will always be family to us. So cherished and respected. We loved his enthusiasm and courage; his generous spirit and gentle yes strong connection. We hold him dear in our hearts forever. With love Penny Challis and sarah

Remembering Lloyd enjoying and sharing the places he loved. He will be missed.

Remembering Lloyd enjoying and sharing the places he loved. He will be missed.