Tributes

Wendy Steuernagel

Katie was an amazingly talented, beautiful, charming, kind woman who had so much to offer the world. Her energy and radiance filled a room...

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Anne Pascal

I’m sorry but I learned today of your tragic loss. I would send my deepest sympathy and condolences to the Samuel family and to Katie’s...

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Jenn Patient

I was lucky and priviledged to have met Katie at the age of four when she was sporting long hair and pigtails, with that same unforgettable...

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Elly, Simon & Harry

Dearest Katie, I’ve been thinking about writing on here for a while, so here goes… It’s so hard to know what to write after such a...

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Lisa Good (RBI employee)

I did not have the fortune to know Katie, but kind of knew her Mother Avril through Reed. Words cannot express the sadness I feel for this...

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Susan Swan

I had the privilege to meet Kate when she came to Australia for her work. As I already knew Gordon, Avril and Adam it was a delight to meet...

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David, Helen and Emilia

We first met Katie when Richard brought her over for Sunday Lunch very early on in their relationship and we could instantly see how well...

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Les Samuel

I will never forget my beautiful niece Katie. I can remember going to see her a few hours old in Epsom hospital, a tiny bundle with loads...

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Richard Haines

My wife was the most beautiful, caring, loving, thoughtful and vivacious women I have ever met. Big twinkling brown eyes, beautiful tanned...

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Miki Haines-Sanger

Here’s to you Katie, one of the most friendly and full-of-life people I have ever met. This photo was taken of us at your afternoon tea...

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