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Stephen HINDS Obituary
Steve left us on Tuesday, 24 September 2024, after a courageous battle with his illness. Steve had his loving partner Cheryl Crooks at his side throughout. Steve was born in Wellington in 1955. He was the adored youngest and fourth child of Winifred Hinds (nee Phillips), and Philip Hinds. Steve was a kind and compassionate man, who was surrounded by the love of his family and his beloved late wife Helen Maureen Hinds (nee McLaughlin). His older siblings, the late Margaret, Brian and Pauline, all adored their younger brother. An inspiring Uncle and "older brother" to all his nieces and nephews, including the late Carolynne Craig Whitton. Steve has been a very supportive brother-in-law to Paul and Margaret O'Flaherty, Jamie and the late Patricia Simpkin, Janice Hinds, Royden and Tina Crooks and Matthew Crooks. Steve had a very full life serving both his country through his distinguished Policing career, and the Police community as President of the Police Association and as a Director of the Police and Families Credit Union Board for many years. Steve also represented the city that he loved, as the force who locked the Wellington scrum between 1976 and 1985, and he was a Marist St Pats playing legend. He showed that the second row is made of strong stuff. He was one of global rugby's most respected and experienced Citing Commissioners, and in recent years Steve has developed and led the global team of Citing Commissioners for World Rugby. His Citing Commissioner team and World Rugby colleagues feel the loss of the man they love and respect. Steve was a big man with a huge heart, always putting others needs before his own, including during his recent illness. We are all blessed to have known and to have had this best of all men in our lives. A Mass to celebrate Steve's life will be held at Our Lady of Kapiti Catholic Church, 1 Presentation Way, Paraparaumu, on Wednesday, 2nd October, at 10:00am, followed by a private family burial. The service will be live-streamed for those unable to attend https://youtube.com/live/MwXaDMO8BBM Please, don't send flowers, but donate to the charity that Steve actively supported for many years – the Fred Hollows Foundation https://www.hollows.org.nz/donate.
Memories and Condolences
for Stephen HINDS
17 Entries
Charlie Clayton
October 4, 2024
Cheryl my apologies for lateness and non attendance at Steve's farewell my problem recurred and i have metastsis in various parts of my torso still receiving treatment but i just wanted to say it was a privilege to have met you both still thinking about the book Charlie Clayton
Kevin and Stephen (Sydney)
October 2, 2024
Steve, you were a friendly and gentle man and always cared about others. It was a pleasure to know you and you'll always be remembered.
Our condolences to Cheryl, his family and friends.
Rest in Peace.
Elaine
October 2, 2024
Rest in peace Steve. A true gentleman, always a pleasure to work with. A kind & caring soul, always happy to help, guide and chat. Condolences to Steve’s family & friends.
Julie Paterson |Chief of Rugby| Six Nations Rugby
October 2, 2024
Heartfelt condolences to the family and close friends of Steve at this terrible time.
On behalf of all of your friend and colleagues at Six Nations Rugby, its Unions and Federations, our thoughts and prayers at with you.
Julie Paterson |Chief of Rugby| Six Nations Rugby
Kate McGuinness and Stew Quigg
October 1, 2024
Steve was such a lovely neighbour to us in Newtown. Our children really appreciated his warm humour and kindness. RIP Steve.
Greg Phillips
October 1, 2024
Rest in peace Steve. You have left us too soon, but thankfully many very good memories of our times together will remain. You were a special man. My condolences to Cheryl and your extended family - we have all been the better for knowing you, and really will miss you. Sectare Fidem.
Grayson Sorenson
October 1, 2024
Sorry head about Cheryl Steve
Patricia McKenzie
September 30, 2024
With long and wonderful memories of a beloved cousin and dear friend- rest in peace, Steve. Your smile is always with us.
Pat McKenzie and the Taupo family
Steve Rumney
September 30, 2024
Cheryl and Family my sympathies with you all. No words can reflect the loss of someone as close as Steve. He was always respectful and kind to my mother, Marion Hinds. Last seeing him at her funeral a few years back we took a bit of time catching up, not having connected for a long time.
I was especially proud to call him my stepbrother for his professionalism as president of the Police assn. as a Police officer myself I know how much we respected him and the feeling he was looking out for us all.
A gentle giant ( off the field) at 19yrs old, I remember him picking /lifting me up, (me-skinny 6´ 14yr old) and holding me upside down with ease. that would be a red card these days Steve.! Sorry you have gone so soon.
Gerry Meyers
September 30, 2024
Having gone to school with Steve at both Marist Newtown and St Pat's Town.He was a great friend who will be sadly missed by all.My deepest sympathies to Steve's family.He was a great man who will never be forgotten.
Alan Monk
September 29, 2024
Steve Hinds professional skills were of the highest quality. He was a very successful senior Police Officer and transferred that professionalism to his leadership of the Police Association, Police Credit Union, and Police Staff Welfare Fund. He never lacked compassion when dealing with the needs of his fellow Police Officers and Police Support Staff.
This contribution to Policing in its widest sense, will ensure he is not forgotten.
Rest in Peace Steve, for a job well done.
Alan Monk
Becs Todd
September 29, 2024
Steve and I became very close after the loss of Helen and my husband Matt weeks apart in 2006. He was an amazing support for me and my young children during this time and he and I saved many thousands of dollars in therapy by sitting eating chocolate, drinking beer and just talking. Sending love to you Cheryl and the wider family. Rest in peace you wonderful caring gentle giant xx
Shirley Butt and family
September 29, 2024
In loving memory of a very precious cousin, rest in peace Steve.
Shirl, Cath, Andy and Jen
LG
September 28, 2024
Dear Cheryl, family and the wider rugby community,
Our sincere condolences on Steve´s passing, the quintessential hard man on the field and gentle human off it.
As a schoolboy fan we´d reenact Steve Hinds rucking but then in one of life´s strange ironies I came to know the man firstly as a great bloke and then latterly as the person who gave love to someone who deserved it so much.
RIP Steve and thoughts with you CC
LG, family and old mates x
Noel Coory
September 28, 2024
I've got so many memories of spending the Christmas holidays with Steve and his family, firstly on the Wainuiomata farm then in Kawiu Rd, Levin where we picked pumpkins for our pocket money. Years later we also spent our Christmas holidays at the Lands & Survey block on the Himatangi Straight where Uncle Phil was farm manager.
Rest in peace cuzzie.
Noel Coory
Tui & Jim Hunter
September 28, 2024
RIP Steve - so many memories of the years at NZ Police Association where you were an inspiring leader and a much respected Boss to all staff. As a caring and loyal friend over many years, Jim and I will miss you. Fly high with the angels. We share Cheryl´s grief and send love.
Hon. John Banks
September 28, 2024
Stephen was a good man, honest , reliable and loyal.
Very good to work with, smart and visionary, his word was always his bond.
A true Patriot.
Policing in Heaven will never be the same.
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