Wally Mailman. Death Torenbeek was killed in an accident on a rural property at Canoona north-west of Rockhampton on 9 October 2015. It's believed the accident occurred when Torenbeek inadvertently pressed the accelerator while attempting to move over to the passenger side of the vehicle he was in, causing it to collide into a post. A public memorial service was held at Rockhampton's Great Western Hotel. In lieu of flowers, mourners were encouraged to donate money to the Rehabilitation Centre at Rockhampton Hospital. Legacy Torenbeek is listed in the Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame, the Australian rodeo Hall of Fame and the Australian Equestrian Hall of Fame. Torenbeek has several descendants who are involved in endurance riding including his grandson Luke Torenbeek who competed in a team with his grandfather at the 2008 Tom Quily Endurance Ride and his granddaughter Kelsey Irvine who aside from being an elite endurance rider, has travelled internationally pursuing horse-related employment. References 1937 births 2015 deaths Australian writers Bronc riders