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Leo YOUNG

Bay of Plenty

Posted 24 September 2026

YOUNG, Leo Thomas. Peacefully on Friday 18th September, Tauranga (late of Waitara), aged 96. Loved husband of the late Betty and loved father of Barbara and Brian Riggir, Tauranga, Michael and Kalo, Brisbane, Leonie and Kevin Sarten, Tikorangi, Paul and Debra, Waitara and Tony, Melbourne. Grand-father to Sarah, Nathan, Christine, Stefanie, Dion,Todd, Karen, Nikki, Phil and his 10 great grandchildren. A big thank you to all Staff at Bayview for their care and attention to Leo.

A private service has been held. Tributes can be left on Leo's Tribute Page on the Simply Funerals Website.

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