Stephen FERGUSON Obituary

I, like many other people, had the privilege of working and associating with Steve at Christchurch Men´s Prison when he was a chaplain at the Prison
I only found out through a work associate on the day of his funeral, that your family had lost a gentle and caring family member
I posted the information from the press on the Corrections Facebook page, to ensure that a wider previous working audience was able to know about your tragic loss of a man who was held in very high regard by staff, and of course the inmates of the Christchurch Men´s Prison
To date there has been over 40 responses to my message, all of whom speak very highly of their experience and memory of working with Steve
I would have to say that nothing less would have been expected about a man who touched the hearts of many in that workforce
On behalf of those people we wish to pass on our sincere condolences to your family for your tragic loss
R.I.P Steve

Celebrations in heaven for eternity and condolences for us here on Earth. Steve was a faithful Christian and for that I rejoice. He is one who shaped part of my background as a teenager with his sermons `96-`99. Peace and love,

Thinking of you pam and family as you navigate through this time with heartfelt sympathy
Wendy Port
Work colleague

Dear Pam & family, thinking especially of you at this intense time of grief that you will be experiencing. A much loved man of God that touched many lives with his preaching and desire to help others.
May you know God´s peace as you walk this journey ahead of you.
Much love,
Pam May

To Pam and the Ferguson Family - My sincere condolences at the passing of Steve. As a now retired Prison Chaplain I will always remember Steve as a man of sincere faith who was a great help and support to me personally as I embarked on my role in Invercargill Prison around 25 years ago now. He always had a wise encouraging word for me and his retiring from his role in Christchurch Prisons was a real loss to many. May you know the comforting presence of our Lord and Saviour as you work through the departure of Steve, in the assurance of knowing where he has gone to. God bless you all, Jeff & Barbara Low. Invercargill,

Dear Pam & Family,

We are sad to hear about the passing of Steve.
He was a great and inspiring man that warmed everyone he met.
Our thoughts are with you and your family.

Kind Regards
Gareth & Hannah

Pam and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kind Regards,
Laurence Pask.

To Pam and your family.
Steve was an amazing Man with a heart off gold, he will be sadly missed.
We are sending our live to you all.
Pam McDonald is also sending her live and prays, and says a bug thank you to you Pam and Steve in coming down to see Mum in Balcutha and sharing your time with her and having prays together.
Steve is now at peace and with his God.
Love to you all.
Love From The Grant family and the McDonald family xoxo

Pam and family.
Will always remember your kindness. So sorry to hear of Stephen's passing.


Fiona Spencer (White)

To Pam &Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you all at this very sad time.Stephen was an amazing man,always there when needed and very kind and helpful. Take comfort in the knowledge others care and are thinking and praying for you all.May he Rest in Peace.