Victim Stephen Pinker with his two children Luke and Emily, who are now grown up
The family of murdered Stephen Pinker have paid tribute to him after he was stabbed to death outside an Oxford pub.
Mr Pinker, 43, of Burford Road, in Witney, died after being slashed across the throat outside the Corner House, in Hollow Way, Cowley, last night.
He leaves behind children Luke, 20, Emily, 17, ex-wife Sharon Pinker, and a partner, Rebecca Holmes.
Mrs Pinker said: "I met Steve when I was 15. We were childhood sweethearts and married for 21 years.
"We shared many happy times together and had two beautiful children who have lost a loving dad who will be greatly missed.
"He also sadly leaves behind his mum Jan, dad Pete, sister Becky, her husband Pat and his nieces Channelle and Lottie, brother Matthew, his wife Julie and their daughter Isis.
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"He was very proud to serve his country for 12 years with the Royal Green Jackets. He will always be in our thoughts. His children want to tell him Love you so much, Dad'."
Posted by: Kimberly Pinker, Brize Norton on 8:21pm Wed 26 Mar 08
Steve you were a great guy and will be sadly missed. My thoughts are with you Sharon, Luke and Emily and if there's anything I can help with please let me know. Kimberly x
Steve you were a great guy and will be sadly missed. My thoughts are with you Sharon, Luke and Emily and if there's anything I can help with please let me know. Kimberly x
Such a tragic waste. Steve was one of the best and would do anything to help anyone. My heart goes out to Becky and the loved ones he left behind. Sleep tight big fella. Sub, Jen, Tommy and Nat and all the boys at FC Chequers.
Such a tragic waste. Steve was one of the best and would do anything to help anyone. My heart goes out to Becky and the loved ones he left behind. Sleep tight big fella. Sub, Jen, Tommy and Nat and all the boys at FC Chequers.
Hello,
You dont know me but Im from Oxford and now live in the USA. This is so very sad and such a waste of a good life. I hope the[italic]italic[/italic] [bold]bold[/bold] scum bag that did this never gets to see the light of day again.. God bless you all..
Hello,
You dont know me but Im from Oxford and now live in the USA. This is so very sad and such a waste of a good life. I hope the scum bag that did this never gets to see the light of day again.. God bless you all..
Posted by: anon, oxfordshire on 11:56pm Wed 26 Mar 08
I used to work with this great man. He always made me laugh and others around me. He will surly be missed. i hope the hang the scum bag who did this out to dry.
I used to work with this great man. He always made me laugh and others around me. He will surly be missed. i hope the hang the scum bag who did this out to dry.
Posted by: Jason and Linda, Swindon on 11:57pm Wed 26 Mar 08
Sharon,
Deepest sympathy to you and your family following the tragic loss of Steve. He was always the joker and will be sadly missed by all that knew him.
Sharon,
Deepest sympathy to you and your family following the tragic loss of Steve. He was always the joker and will be sadly missed by all that knew him.
Posted by: kevin bev & girls, abbey road witney on 12:21am Thu 27 Mar 08
sharon steve luke and emily were are neighbours till recently. It's stange to look out and not see them, but not to see steve around town in his A-Team van is hard to believe. Thinking of sharon luke & emily at this sad time. Sharon has been a good friend will catch up soon for coffee, remember we are here for chat and shoulder to lean on. x x x
sharon steve luke and emily were are neighbours till recently. It's stange to look out and not see them, but not to see steve around town in his A-Team van is hard to believe. Thinking of sharon luke & emily at this sad time. Sharon has been a good friend will catch up soon for coffee, remember we are here for chat and shoulder to lean on. x x x
Always enjoyed our chats/debates till the early hours buddy. Didn't know you too well but am pleased our paths crossed. You can only be resting in a better place now. Best wishes to Becky and his family.
Always enjoyed our chats/debates till the early hours buddy. Didn't know you too well but am pleased our paths crossed. You can only be resting in a better place now. Best wishes to Becky and his family.
sharon,luke,emilie and the pinker family i really dont know what to say other than im sorry for what your going through,im always here for you you know that. love tou ****
sharon,luke,emilie and the pinker family i really dont know what to say other than im sorry for what your going through,im always here for you you know that. love tou ****
RIP Steve,
You would always looked out for me and the boys when you worked on the doors, that's something we will never forget.
You will be missed mate !!!
RIP Steve,
You would always looked out for me and the boys when you worked on the doors, that's something we will never forget.
Posted by: Vicky, carterton on 12:49pm Thu 27 Mar 08
Sharon, Luke & emilie
We are so sorry to hear about Steve. He always had a smile. We wanted to let you know that our thoughts are with you. love to you always Vicky, Mark & Kids ****
Sharon, Luke & emilie
We are so sorry to hear about Steve. He always had a smile. We wanted to let you know that our thoughts are with you. love to you always Vicky, Mark & Kids ****
Posted by: dale,anne,sue &terry, witney on 12:52pm Thu 27 Mar 08
we cant believe this has happened. we didnt know you for long but you always had a smile on your face, and you were a great neighbour, always ready to help. R.I.P Our thoughts are with becky and all steve's family
we cant believe this has happened. we didnt know you for long but you always had a smile on your face, and you were a great neighbour, always ready to help. R.I.P Our thoughts are with becky and all steve's family
Posted by: Ken Ambrose, Winslow, Bucks on 1:48pm Thu 27 Mar 08
Steve was not known to me personally but I would like to express the sincere regrets of all members of the Royal Green Jackets Regimental Association at this tragic event. Our sympathy and thoughts are with Steve`s family and friends at this sad time.
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RGJ Regimental Association
Steve was not known to me personally but I would like to express the sincere regrets of all members of the Royal Green Jackets Regimental Association at this tragic event. Our sympathy and thoughts are with Steve`s family and friends at this sad time.
Posted by: The Eagle Vaults, Witney on 2:17pm Thu 27 Mar 08
Our thoughts are with you at this hard time. We're all here for you, anytime you need any of us. Lots of love Luke's colleagues and friends at the Eagle Vaults ****
Our thoughts are with you at this hard time. We're all here for you, anytime you need any of us. Lots of love Luke's colleagues and friends at the Eagle Vaults ****
Posted by: Cath Parry, Witney on 2:27pm Thu 27 Mar 08
Dearest Becky, I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved Steve, we only saw you both at the weekend and you were so happy together. I know he loved you with all of his heart. He will always be with you.
Lots of Love Cath & Martin (Chqs)
Dearest Becky, I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved Steve, we only saw you both at the weekend and you were so happy together. I know he loved you with all of his heart. He will always be with you.
Posted by: Natalie (Sengelow), Begbroke on 7:21pm Thu 27 Mar 08
To Sharon, Luke, Emily and all of Steve's family, thinking of you all and feel sick that someone can put a family through this grief. Sleep well Steve x
To Sharon, Luke, Emily and all of Steve's family, thinking of you all and feel sick that someone can put a family through this grief. Sleep well Steve x
Posted by: The Sengelow Family, Begbroke on 8:05pm Thu 27 Mar 08
Paul and all the family are deeply saddened to hear of the tragic death of Steve. A dear school friend and army pal who did not deserve to have his life cut so short. Our thoughts are with Sharon, Luke, Emily and all the Pinker family
Paul and all the family are deeply saddened to hear of the tragic death of Steve. A dear school friend and army pal who did not deserve to have his life cut so short. Our thoughts are with Sharon, Luke, Emily and all the Pinker family
Posted by: Gordon, Lydia & family, Bicester on 8:10pm Thu 27 Mar 08
Our deepest sympathy goes out to all those who were close to Steve. He had a wonderful sense of humour and, like many others, we will remember him with a smile. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Rest In Peace Steve.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to all those who were close to Steve. He had a wonderful sense of humour and, like many others, we will remember him with a smile. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Rest In Peace Steve.
Have worked with you on many occasion and had great times, you will be sorley missed Steve. Condolences and thoughts to all concerned at this terrible time.
Good night & god bless brother from Boz and all of the members at www.workingthedoors.
co.uk
Have worked with you on many occasion and had great times, you will be sorley missed Steve. Condolences and thoughts to all concerned at this terrible time.
Good night & god bless brother from Boz and all of the members at www.workingthedoors.
co.uk
Posted by: Little Robbo, Yorkshire on 8:19pm Thu 27 Mar 08
Just heard the sad news R.I.P.Steve, gone to the big reunion in the sky.
My thoughts are with your family.
Litte Robbo, ex milan Plt 3RGJ. swift and bold
Just heard the sad news R.I.P.Steve, gone to the big reunion in the sky.
My thoughts are with your family.
Posted by: mark ex risa team, oxford on 8:20pm Thu 27 Mar 08
R.I.P big guy you were a great friend with the quickiest wit around always had a big grin on you're on face no matter what so many great times with you on the door then kicking back in the hostel bar to the wee hours...at least now i know im going to heaven because i'll have the hook up, you will make a great door man at the pearly gates.....miss ya mate.[bold]bold[/bold]
R.I.P big guy you were a great friend with the quickiest wit around always had a big grin on you're on face no matter what so many great times with you on the door then kicking back in the hostel bar to the wee hours...at least now i know im going to heaven because i'll have the hook up, you will make a great door man at the pearly gates.....miss ya mate.
jan,pete,becky,matt.
so so sorry to hear about this,will always remember what steve did for me in 3rgj a huge loss my thoughts are with you all and his family.
beeney,ex 3rgj.
jan,pete,becky,matt.
so so sorry to hear about this,will always remember what steve did for me in 3rgj a huge loss my thoughts are with you all and his family.
hey pinky, i cant believe it... i knew your dad.. he was a great bloke.. im sooo sorry.. with lots of love s... [bold]i will always be here 4 u if u need me hun x[/bold]
hey pinky, i cant believe it... i knew your dad.. he was a great bloke.. im sooo sorry.. with lots of love s... i will always be here 4 u if u need me hun x
Posted by: brenda, Waterlooville on 2:55pm Fri 28 Mar 08
I worked with Jan at the flower shop & met Stephen a few times. He was always polite, such a nice guy. My thoughts go out to all his family at this very sad time.[bold]bold[/bold]
I worked with Jan at the flower shop & met Stephen a few times. He was always polite, such a nice guy. My thoughts go out to all his family at this very sad time.
Posted by: Will Cook, Cirencester on 8:58pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Steve,
We worked togther at the Eagle Vaults - you took over after Neil retired. I remember your wit and sharp sense of humour; you were a good doorman and a nice bloke. I was in the process of joining the Army when we met, you enthused me and offered sound advice. You were a larger-than-life character, I'm glad our paths, albeit briefly, crossed. My thoughts are with your family at this sad time, I cannot imagine how they must feel. As Rob so eloquently wrote, it wasn't your time. Rest In Peace.
Steve,
We worked togther at the Eagle Vaults - you took over after Neil retired. I remember your wit and sharp sense of humour; you were a good doorman and a nice bloke. I was in the process of joining the Army when we met, you enthused me and offered sound advice. You were a larger-than-life character, I'm glad our paths, albeit briefly, crossed. My thoughts are with your family at this sad time, I cannot imagine how they must feel. As Rob so eloquently wrote, it wasn't your time. Rest In Peace.
Posted by: sharon pinker, witney on 4:20pm Sat 29 Mar 08
to my two beautiful children luke and emilie,your dad would be so proud of you as i am.you have both been so strong.your dad and i will always love you very much.i know he will be looking down on and protecting you both.love you always mum ****
to my two beautiful children luke and emilie,your dad would be so proud of you as i am.you have both been so strong.your dad and i will always love you very much.i know he will be looking down on and protecting you both.love you always mum ****
Posted by: sharon pinker, witney on 4:31pm Sat 29 Mar 08
steve..we had so many good times together you worked hard and played hard there was never a dull moment.you will be missed so much.sleep tight R.I.P babe xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
steve..we had so many good times together you worked hard and played hard there was never a dull moment.you will be missed so much.sleep tight R.I.P babe xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
jan,pete,becky,matth
ew.thank you for all the support youve given to me and the children through this horrible time were all going through i know your all devastated and greiving too thank god weve got eachother for support love to you all.sharon luke and emilie ****
jan,pete,becky,matth
ew.thank you for all the support youve given to me and the children through this horrible time were all going through i know your all devastated and greiving too thank god weve got eachother for support love to you all.sharon luke and emilie ****
Posted by: Bob Tilley, Henlow, Beds on 8:48pm Sun 30 Mar 08
I am so saddened to hear of the passing of Steve. I worked with Steve in the Milan Pl 3RGJ. I send my condolences to Steve's family at this very sad time. Rest in peace mate, Bob Tilley ex 3RGJ
I am so saddened to hear of the passing of Steve. I worked with Steve in the Milan Pl 3RGJ. I send my condolences to Steve's family at this very sad time. Rest in peace mate, Bob Tilley ex 3RGJ
Posted by: WAYNE LUNNY, SOUTHEND ON SEA on 11:20pm Sun 30 Mar 08
2SHARON LUKE EMILIE I RMEMBR U ALL FRM GIBRALTAR FRM WEN I WAS A KID AND THE FUN OUTDOOR PARTIES WE USED2HAV PINKER WAS SUCH A FUNNY CHARACTER HE WAS THE LIFE AND SOUL THE MAIN ENTERTAINR OF THE PARTY ONE OF A KIND HE`S ALWAYS RMEMBRD BY MYSELF MY FAM WIV SUCH FOND MEMORIES RIP PINKER FRM PETER,SIMONIE JODIE, WAYNE LUNNY AND PAT CADOGAN TAKECARE AND GOD BLESS![quote]quote[/quote]
2SHARON LUKE EMILIE I RMEMBR U ALL FRM GIBRALTAR FRM WEN I WAS A KID AND THE FUN OUTDOOR PARTIES WE USED2HAV PINKER WAS SUCH A FUNNY CHARACTER HE WAS THE LIFE AND SOUL THE MAIN ENTERTAINR OF THE PARTY ONE OF A KIND HE`S ALWAYS RMEMBRD BY MYSELF MY FAM WIV SUCH FOND MEMORIES RIP PINKER FRM PETER,SIMONIE JODIE, WAYNE LUNNY AND PAT CADOGAN TAKECARE AND GOD BLESS!
Posted by: mark eustace, kidlington on 11:05am Tue 8 Apr 08
So sorry to hear of the untimely passing of a good friend and fellow serving rifleman in the RGJ Regiment. I knew Steve in and out of the Battalion. Rest in Peace mate, and we will all meet up again one day. God Bless,. MARK E.[bold]bold[/bold]
So sorry to hear of the untimely passing of a good friend and fellow serving rifleman in the RGJ Regiment. I knew Steve in and out of the Battalion. Rest in Peace mate, and we will all meet up again one day. God Bless,. MARK E.
dad i miss you so much hope you can see all these loverly comments for you, you are loved so very much and going to be missed by every one, please make sure you are up there waiting for me dad when i come up to give me a big hug love you dad always un forever nite nite dad xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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dad i miss you so much hope you can see all these loverly comments for you, you are loved so very much and going to be missed by every one, please make sure you are up there waiting for me dad when i come up to give me a big hug love you dad always un forever nite nite dad xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Posted by: jessica, oxford on 10:37pm Thu 17 Apr 08
Steve I worked with you at Bar Risa and you looked after everyone who walked though the door - my heart goes out to your family at this sad time. it chokes me that something like this could happen in an oxford u helped keep so safe.
i'm sorry i cant be there tomorrow to say goodbye - you made risa a family that we will always belong to, rest in peace you will never be forgtton x
Steve I worked with you at Bar Risa and you looked after everyone who walked though the door - my heart goes out to your family at this sad time. it chokes me that something like this could happen in an oxford u helped keep so safe.
i'm sorry i cant be there tomorrow to say goodbye - you made risa a family that we will always belong to, rest in peace you will never be forgtton x
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