Steven Rookes

Steven Rookes (6 Nov 1982 - 13 Apr 2026)

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Location
Holy Trinity Church, South Hetton Logan Terrace South Hetton DH6 2UY
Date
5th May 2026
Time
11.45am
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Location
Durham Crematorium South Road Durham DH1 3TQ
Date
5th May 2026
Time
1pm

Location
South Hetton Cricket Club Club House / Front Stret South Hetton DH6 2TG
Date
5th May 2026
Time
1.30pm

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Peacefully after a brave fight with illness on April 13th aged 43 years, Steven. The beloved son of Alan and Denise. The adoring dad of Isla. A much loved brother to Melissa and dear brother in law to Maciek. Also a loving nephew and great friend to many. Loved and remembered always.

Friends please meet on Tuesday May 5th for a service in Holy Trinity Church, South Hetton at 11:45am. A committal service will follow in Durham Crematorium. All are welcome after the service to join the family at South Hetton Cricket Club for refreshments and to continue sharing memories of Steven.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers are gratefully received for Ward B28 at Sunderland Royal Hospital. A donation box will be available at the Church.

All enquiries to Andrew Grey Funeral Directors, 30 Station Road, Hetton-le-Hole, Tel: 01915265800

Funeral Director: Mrs Rhonda R Richardson

With deepest sympathy from Andrew and Staff.

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Katie Lawrence wrote

Thinking of the memories of my friends big brother, i cannot express the sadness of this, my heart goes out to the nicest family I know Denise, Alan, Melissa and Isla, all my love x

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Dianne Daldry wrote

Thinking of our lovely neighbours at this sad time..hold on to your precious memories RIP Steven
xxx💙

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Larry Wilkinson wrote

Deepest sympathy to all Stevens family
It was a privilege to work with Steven he was a lovely lad taken far too soon hope you are at peace now

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Steven Rookes RIP Steven … what a fantastic lad .. taken from us far too soon … sadly didn’t get the chance to have that coffee we planned .. love you mate ..

RIP Steven … what a fantastic lad .. taken from us far too soon … sadly didn’t get the chance to have that coffee we planned .. love you mate ..