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Leo YOUNG

2026 · Taranaki

Died 18 September 2026Posted 24 September 2026

Peacefully on Friday 18th September 2026, in Tauranga (late of Waitara), aged 96. Loved husband of the late Betty and loved father of Barbara & Brian Riggir (Tauranga), Michael & Kalo (Brisbane), Leonie & Kevin Sarten (Tikorangi), Paul & Debra (Waitara), and Tony (Melbourne). Grandfather to Sarah, Nathan, Christine, Stefanie, Dion, Todd, Karen, Nikki, Phil and his 10 great-grandchildren.

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

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