Stephen THOMPSON Obituary

Thompson, Stephen Allan (Steve, Scruff). In loving memory of Stephen Allan Thompson born April 23, 1949 who passed away suddenly after a short illness on April 9 2026. Beloved son of the late Mervyn Lawrence and Merle Kathleen Thompson. Steve is survived by his devoted wife, Sesa Poutoa, with whom he shared a deep and abiding love. Stephen was a proud and loving father to Elise and Adam Bell, Natasha and Michael Epapara, and brother to Kathleen Misa, Brian Thompson, and Kelly-Maree Smith also his brothers Victor, Leslie, Raymond and Bruce, who predeceased him and grandfather to his three grandchildren Owen, Jessica and Leo and his loving niece Caoimhe. A gathering to celebrate Steve will be held at a location to be advised. Kay and Sesa extend their heartfelt gratitude to the doctors and nursing staff of Ward 61 at Auckland City Hospital for their compassionate care and support of Stephen during his final days.