Mr Carville (55) operated International Cargo Express Ltd with his wife, Katie. ICE, established 16 years ago, has become one of the largest international freight-forwarding companies in New Zealand.
"He was a very inspirational person," Barry Carville, his brother said.
Dave Carville had major success as an owner with Ohoka Arizona and Ohokas Bondy. He bred Ohoka Arizona (Christian Cullen-Millwood Krystal), the 2yr-old pacer of the year in the 2006-07 season when his wins included the Harness Jewels, New Zealand Welcome Stakes and Kindergarten Stakes.
Ohokas Bondy, a yearling sale purchase, won the group one Golden Slipper Stakes in Perth in July. Ohokas Bondy won his four starts as a 2yr-old.
"Dave was so looking forward to the first foals of Ohoka Arizona," Barry Carville said.
Ohoka Arizona served 95 mares when away from racing as a 4yr-old last season.
Chi Town Lady, the dam of Cityscape, a winner at Invercargill yesterday, is among the broodmares owned by the Carvilles.
