"He was kind and nurturing, humble and loving," his aunt said on Saturday.
"We are broken, devastated and shattered. No one can fathom why he isn't coming home."
Memorial to Nicholas Hoenselaars, 18, who died in a car crash at the site in Leppington. Picture: Tim Hunter
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Mourners left a soccer ball and other tokens to pay tribute to Nicholas Hoenselaars. Picture: Tim Hunter
Mr Hoenselaars was studying to be a teacher at the Western Sydney University and worked part time at Ultimate Soccer in Fairfield.
He had been playing soccer since he was six years old before becoming a coach and referee. He played for Bonnyrigg FC, Bonnyrigg White Eagles, Kemps Creek United & Fairfield Bulls.