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Leonard PERANO

2026 · Gisborne

Died 2 July 2026Posted 5 July 2026

PERANO, Leonard Charles (Ted.) Passed away peacefully at Ashwood Park Rest Home, Blenheim on Thursday July 2, 2026, aged 96 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Leonie. Loved father and father-in-law of Robert and Pai; Gregory, and Phillip (both of Gisborne). Cherished Grandad of Kerelena and Jackson; Cody and Denham. Great- Grandfather to Oskar (Dampier, Australia) and Brooklyn (Melbourne, Australia). All messages to the Perano family, c/- PO Box 9, Blenheim 7240 or www. cloudybayfunerals.co. nz. Our grateful thanks to the amazing staff at Ashwood Park Kowhai Unit.

A service for Ted will be held in Springlands Chapel - Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street, Springlands, Blenheim, on Tuesday, 7 July 2026 at 2:00pm.

The service will be live-streamed on the Cloudy Bay Funeral Services website.

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Ashwood Park

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