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Leslie ROTHWELL

2026 · Wellington

Died 19 June 2026Posted 24 June 2026

Passed away peacefully at Wellington Hospital on 19 June 2026. Aged 87 years. Loved son of the late Mae & Bill Rothwell. Loved brother of Tim Rothwell, Mary Hobman and Chrissy Benneson. Cherished uncle of all his nephews and niece. Leslie will be sadly missed by his family and friends and his dog, Girly.

A funeral service for Les will be held at the Otaihanga Boating Club, 19 Makora Road, Otaihanga on Saturday 27 June 2026 at 1.30pm, to be followed by private cremation.

No flowers, by request.

Donations to the SPCA (www.spca.nz) would be appreciated.

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