Steven, Marnel and Ashleigh,my deepest sympathies and condolences go out to you and your family. I remember Michael as a sweat fun loving little man. My favourite time of the day, was in the morning watching Shaun the sheep. With him before anything up. He will be truly missed.

Michael, you were always there for me, to have a call, play some games or just have a good laugh, I will never forget all the good times we had together, all the late nights we spent staying up in calls and all the good times we spent out. You were always there to give advice to me and you were always caring and kind to me and I will never forget you, you were an amazing friend more than I can express in words, love you forever mate, rest easy. To Michaels family, my thoughts are with you, I was blessed to be friends with your son and brother, he was an amazing guy always caring and kind to all, I am sorry for your loss.

we were only friends for a short while, but my staple chain had been hung on my wall for sm years (btw I'm still mad u cheated using extra long staples). for my almost birthday buddy (1 day difference). rest well, my cheating, tall, insanely f funny friend. I am so sorry it came to this. with so much love, I wish you the best. you'll always be my watermelon guy <4 (also, I defs won the staple chain competition )

Rest easy nephew. We will rember you fondly!!

Michael, I remember meeting you when you were just a young boy always full of laughter and cracking some silly joke. You were forced to havee as a baby sitter for many school holidays and while you hid away for most of the day you would pop out when you were ready for some food. Even though that one time I did manage to burn the microwave popcorn you still trusted me to make food. Your mum always had so much to say about you whether good or bad she was always so proud of you and full of love. You will be truely missed x

Steven, Marnel and Ashleigh you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Michael, I just remember what a kind and beautiful boy you were. I hope you are at peace now. To Michael's family, I cannot even imagine your sorrow. He will be remembered so fondly. Kia Kaha!

Remembering the joy and laughter the boys had with Michael at Daniel’s Recent Birthday. Xo

Knew Micheal from high school. Second to last day of school my back was real sore and he went all the way to the health centre to get pain killers for me. My back hadn’t hurt since. Much love from Caleb

I remember the last time I saw you man, we were planning a Halloween party for the group a couple of weeks ago seeing if we were having one, and how earlier in the year you came to watch our football game with Alex. Much love man, RIP

You probably do not realize how your life resonates around the world. I had the privilege to get to know you last December, when I came to visit my daughter; and you stole my heart immediately. I saw an honest, kind and beautiful guy who was considerate towards others and immensely fun to be around. You made an inedible mark on my heart and I will cherish my memories of you fondly. My thoughts are with your family now, and I wish them strength in the months and years to come. I have no consolation but for the promise that you will not be forgotten: in New Zealand as well as in South Africa as in Belgium.

Micheal, you were always a beautiful child with gorgeous dimples and a smile that warmed the soul who grew up to be a caring lovely young man. My fondest memories and there are many is picking you up from school and searching for the monkeys on the way home singing 3 little angels on top of our voices all the way home. Our trips to the game farms and parks are so special to me now. You and Calim playing. Painting your nails last Christmas with Ashleigh and Raven we stayed up late laughing and chatting. Watching you do your first parachute jump. You have always held a special place in my heart from the day you were born and will be missed terribly. Steven and Marnel and Ashleigh i love you and I am so sorry for your loss.

Michael, my heart is broken by the news of your passing! My first memories of you as a child were that you were the sweetest little boy, with so much love to give . I will cherish all the fond memories of our early childhood and hope that you are at peace now. Marnel, Steven and Ashleigh you are in our thoughts and prayers , our hearts ache for you and with you! All my love, Laura Sher

Michael, you were the sweetest person who had the most magnificent smile. You were so loved. Your passing is devastating to us all. We will cherish the memories we have with you and your spirit will live on through those who knew you. You were taken far too soon. Lots of love, Tam

Hey Michael – still can’t believe you have gone. We spent last night yarning about some of the adventures of the “Northcross boys”. Some we knew about some we didn’t – but they all ended in burst of laughter. And that is how I remember you: always there in the mix, always fun to be around and always there for your mates. Don’t think I will be able to remember Josh’s childhood without remembering yours. Gonna miss you mate. Keith.

Michael, you left South Africa as just a young boy and we missed the opportunity to see you grow through childhood to a young man. From what we hear, you turned out to be a son, a brother, a nephew, a grandchild and a friend with qualities we all should aspire to. Well done on reaching this milestone and thank you for the 20 years you shared with us all. Steven, Marnel and Ashleigh, know that our thoughts and wishes are with you as you grapple with the realization that Michael's time with us has been spent. He will no doubt add value to the place his soul has now journeyed to. Good winds and following seas to you, young man.

Dearest Michael, Tadgh met you at Northcross not long after we had arrived to New Zealand. I remember running around after you and Tadgh out and about in Albany, you always had to stop for a pie or food. You were always so much taller than Tadgh, I always thought of you as a big friendly giant, you had a quirkiness about you but you were very caring. You always had such love and care for your friends. Like Helen said you all went to different colleges and Tadgh moved away to Nelson in year twelve. However, you all stayed in contact and Tadgh came back for Prom and other visits. You all came and spent an amazing week in Nelson, camping, some weirdsail go kart adventure, but just being together as a group. A memory I will always have of you was at the Nelson roller skating rink where you attempted to rollerblade. I don’t think I’ve laughed so much about this tall young man, who had a smile from ear to ear and had so much fun., but fell over constantly. We will always cherish the memories we have of you and the friendship you had with the boys. Nor will they ever forget Michael. Hope you are bringing as much light and quirkiness where you are now, that you did here! You will be so missed! Love The Norfield family xx

Michael may you rest in peace. You'll be loved, remembered and always be in our hearts. Steven, Marnel & Ashleigh may you find peace to accept this tragedy and continue knowing that he was well loved and cherished. Stay strong for each another. Love Anton, Carin, Henni-Jo &Kaylee-May

My dear boy, you will be missed and in our hearts forever. I remember the day we took you and Alex to Ushaka, you boys must have been about 2 - 3 at the time, and I nearly drowned you as you both went in opposite directions. I don't even think I ever told your parents.... May you now be free and at peace. Marnel, Steven & Ashleigh you are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. We love you and we are so sorry for your loss. Lots of love xoxo

Ek onthou toe julle as kinders op die beddens gespeel het en hy, deur sy pleidooi, al die kinders gered het van n pak slae. Steve, Marnel en Ashleigh, ek het nie woorde vir julle nie. Ek bid vir julle, dat julle vrede sal vind, dat julle vertroosting sal vind. Ek ken nie julle hartseer nie, net my eie. Ek sê nie dat die hartseer en verlange gaan beter word nie. Met die jare word die roof net dikker. Ons dink aan julle. Pieter, Vanessa, Danelle en Rebecca

Michael, we first met when you were about 11 or 12, Josh had started in North Cross and had met a group of lads who quickly became a really tight crew. I thought when you and Alex went to Rangi you’d all drift apart but it didn’t happen. Real friendship endured. I have had the immense pleasure and privilege of enjoying watching and sometimes being part of the fun, from bowling nights, parties, bbq’s and paintball. The last time I saw you was earlier this year, the boys were together again and we all went bowling. You had the biggest smile, and was as happy as I had ever seen you. I remember thinking what a bunch of awesome cool men you had all grown into. That Michael is how I remember you. Kind, thoughtful caring, with a big heart and a smile to match. You touched the lives of so many people and will be greatly missed. Rest easy my friend. Helen

Michael , I don’t know where to begin i am at a loss for words. I didn’t know you for the longest time but in the time I did you gave me one of the best friendships I could’ve asked for. One of my favourite memories with you was the day at work where we both were having a bad day but you decided to leave work with me so I wouldn’t be alone. We walked down to takapuna beach and played on the playground like we were little kids again and got the weirdest looks but we didn’t care we laughed and enjoyed each other’s company in the sun . Oh how you would make me laugh and smile you had a way of doing it no matter the mood I was in. I still can see us lounging at the beach laughing our heads off and that will how I will remember you. I love you and miss you dearly Till me meet again Love Meghan

My boy, 3 days without you..... It might as well be 3 years! I miss you more than words can express. If money really could buy anything, I'd sell my soul. I don't know how to breath without you, nevermind how to survive. I loved you long before you were even conceived, you will be loved for a long as I breathe. My boy, my Maaghoo!! Your pain is now over, ours just starting. As you wrote when you were just seven, "everyone makes mistakes" I know you tried, I forgive you!! Love you forever! Mom Fly high my angel, the world is bleak without you!