'Profound grief' as family comes to terms with dad killed while fishing

Andres Pancha, who lived in Cranbourne North with his wife and young kids, was fishing on Frankston pier in Melbourne's south east at 6am on June 29 when he was approached by a stranger and was allegedly murdered.

"This unimaginable act has left our family devastated and in profound grief," Mr Pancha's relative Annabel Dompor Koekemoer said.

"My cousin was a kind and gentle soul, known for his love of nature and his passion for fishing," she said on July 1 on social media.

"His absence leaves an irreplaceable void in our lives."

Forrest Stevenson, a 36-year-old man with no fixed address, has been arrested and charged with the 45-year-old father's murder.

He faced Melbourne Magistrates Court on June 30 and was remanded in custody until November 6.

The motive for the fatal stabbing is unknown but police believe the two men were not acquainted.

"We are grateful for the outpouring of support and condolences from friends and community members during this incredibly difficult time," Mr Pancha's cousin said.

"Your kindness and prayers mean the world to us as we navigate this tragedy.

"In honour of my cousin's Andres Pancha memory, we ask that you keep his spirit alive by cherishing your loved ones and spreading kindness wherever you go.

"If anyone has any information regarding this senseless act, we urge you to come forward and help us seek justice."