Sammy Smith

I love you so much my Grandad and I miss you more than anything, the things i would do to have you back here with me! We all miss you so much and its so different without you here, without seeing you at least once a day, or asking you for a ride somewhere or asking for money lmao. I wish that I could see you again or do anything with you for one last time but thats not going to be for a long time so until that time comes "I'll see you soon" You'll never walk alone!! I love you most xxx -wai

To Jamie and the Smith whanau I send my deepest condolences, I fondly remember Sammy from my childhood in Forester Ave and laterly when I reconnected with him when Jamie was involved in Pine Hill Scouts. RIP Sam until we meet again when I do my last ride

Sammy, RIP May the Force be with You Peter Traill

Dearest Sammy, You were one of life’s gems. Your love of life, your family and Liverpool Football Club were legendary. May you find peace and laughter up there in “The Kop Heaven” Give Mum and Dad a hug for me. You’ll Never Walk Alone

Ride easy old mate see you on the other side , Wayne Meason

Sad news of a great bloke universally loved and respected by all who knew him. Had been looking forward to catching up next time I’m home but not to be. It’s been a tough week

One night Sam, when you and the Ravensdown bosses were at a pub, you asked our Grandfather (Tai) if he wanted a job, he turned up the next day at 2pm, and worked with you for 37years, it is because of you, our family live well here in Dunedin, our family will forever be indebted to you and yours Sam, Rest in eternal Love to Tai's mate, From the family of Tai and the late Mikara Dean

Ohh Sam, I'll miss you dearly, you always treated me with great respect and you were always friendly. I'll miss that 'tap tap' on Heffs window as I walked passed with my dog, and you gesturing me in for a catchup. I livestreamed your service and everyone did you proud, clearly you've been a huge part of your family, and I remember you showing me photos of your grandees at your flat. Rest well, Adele

It was a privilege to know you Sammy. Your kindness will be remembered and be very sad not to see you around anymore. My heartfelt condolences to your family. Sorry we can't be there today due to sickness but will be watching live. Thinking of you from Elyse Smits and Denise Wilson

Thank you for your friendship, time and kindness Sammy, over the many, many years. I can't be there today due to my own health issues, and I know you will understand this. I will watch on livestream though, if I can. I will miss our chats when I pass your house. You will be missed. Rest In Love, Sammy.

To Jamie and whanau condolences to you all. We have known Sammy for many years and sorry we cannot make it to the tangi but will be thinking of you all. RIP Sammy. From Sue and Paul Anderson Greymouth.