Tragically passed away from a motorcycle accident on August 8, 2025, in Montana, USA, aged 72 years. Beloved husband of Kathy and loved stepdad of Paul* and Gesina, cherish Pop of Abigail, Maia, Zoey, and Jessie. Loved brother of Megan, Gay, and Wayne. Great brother-in-law of Judy*, Shona, and Sue, and their partners. A fond uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A good mate to his many friends. A memorial service to celebrate Les' life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill, on Saturday, August 30 at 2.00pm. If you wish to view the service via livestream, please go to the Avenal Park website, obituaries page and click the link on Les' page. Messages to Sutherland Family, C/- PO Box 1345, Invercargill 9840.
(*denotes deceased)

Published by Southland Times on Aug. 23, 2025.