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Stephen ARPS Obituary

Suddenly but peacefully passed away in his home on Saturday, March 1, 2025, aged 69.
"A kind and gentle man"
Much loved by Maree, Meghan, Sophie and Tom and Jane. Adored Poppa of Alfie, Tilly and Freddie.
"What great joy you had being a beloved Poppa in the last 5 years."
Loved eldest brother of Phil and the late Robyn, Andrew and Marina and Chris and Shirl, and loved uncle to all their whānau. A loved member of the McPadden whānau.
"Memories made that will last forever"
Steve's Celebration of Life will be held at The Nelson Rugby Clubrooms, Trafalgar Park Lane, Nelson, on Monday, March 10, at 2.00pm.


Published by The Press on Mar. 5, 2025.

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Neville and Lorraine Malcolm

March 10, 2025

Sad to hear this evening of Steve's passing. May you with family have many happy memories of past times. Love Lorraine and Neville.

Ross and Sandy Gibson

March 10, 2025

Thinking of you Maree and family at this sad time. Ross and Sandy

Amie Roberts

March 9, 2025

Dear Sophie and Alfie and family,
Thinking of you and your whole family as you navigate this terribly sad time with the passing of you dad, partner and Poppa.
Sending you much aroha and awhi as you celebrate your dad's life tomorrow and say your farewells.
Aroha nui
Amie

Geraldine Ryan

March 6, 2025

Kia ora Sophie, Alfie and whanau. So sad to hear of the passing of your beloved father and grandfather Stephen. My thoughts are with you all and will be thinking of you on Monday when you farewell Stephen. Aroha nui Geraldine Ryan

Baz

March 5, 2025

A Nelson Brook street legend gone far too soon, rest in peace Tom's dad

Sheryl Rudd

March 5, 2025

Maree and family may loving memories bring you peace comfort and strength... Sheryl

Peter & Althea Crampton

March 5, 2025

Dear Maree & family
A mighty totara has fallen; thinking of you at this difficult time.
Peter & Althea Crampton

Lesley Price

March 5, 2025

Thinking of you at this sad time Maree and family...Lesley & Grant Price

Chantal Bennett

March 5, 2025

Rest in peace, Steve.

David Clarkson

March 5, 2025

We are saddened to hear of Steve's passing. Love and prayers to all of you.

Louise, David Clarkson & Family, Rangiora.

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