The small community of Central Hawke's Bay was still coming to terms with the loss of a "top bloke" and his wife.
Kevin Douglas Maulder, 68, and Patricia Anne Maulder, 67, who were found after family members contacted the police with information shortly before 9am on Saturday.
A scene examination continued yesterday at their Waipukurau home.
A man who had done business with Mr Maulder said he "always seemed like a top bloke" and was a work colleague to many in the community.
"We're all pretty devastated in the motor parts community," he said.