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Leo STEEL Obituary
Our dearest and most loved dad passed away suddenly at home on Saturday, 16 May, 2020. Dad lived and loved every day of his life. He was so vibrant at the young age of 91, we thought he would live forever.
Dad was a saint that walked this earth and now it is time for him to rest with his Lord.
He was a loved husband and best friend of the late June and the late Val. Most loving dad and father-in-law of Dave and Kathleen, Greg and Kathy, Julie and Pete Adamson, Kath, and Andy and Anna. Adored and treasured, little granddad, grandpa and Poppy of Christopher, Olivia, Daniel and Charlotte; Matthew and Nicole; Ryan, Maton and Piper; Riley, Finn, Archie and Grady.
Messages c/- Steel & Co Solicitors, PO Box 753, Christchurch 8140. The family wish to advise that due to current restrictions, a private service was held yesterday.
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May 28, 2020
Fond memories of our youthful days with Leo and June in the Cathedral Parish from an "old" bridesmaid at their Cathedral wedding wedding. , and our phone chats at Christmas over the years. Mary & John Stuart ,Auckland
May 26, 2020
Deepest Sympathy to Leos family, our dear friend and neighbour for 18 years, will miss you Leo. RIP. John & Janet Mulligan.
Valerie McClatchy
May 23, 2020
His work in exposing unfair rules in some retirement village residential contracts has improved the outcomes for hundrends of vunerable senior citizens. His caring and diligence to have things corrected will never be forgotten.
Nicky Fitz
May 23, 2020
To Kath, feeling your grief and knowing your pain having lost my Leo too. The greater the love, the greater the pain for sure. Your dad was right, is right. Sometimes the pain is unendurable and yet we endure. His love is not lost with his passing. It is in his sayings, his jokes, his quotes, his wise words and quirks that fill your memory. He loved you so so much.
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Selwyn Johnston
May 21, 2020
Leo, June and kids were great neighbours in Suva St of the Johnston family. I always held him in the highest esteem and had great respect for his integrity, sincerity, compassion and opinion. Rest in peace Leo, you were a great human being. Sincerest of condolences to the family. Selwyn Johnston, Launceston, Tasmania.
Heather Woods
May 21, 2020
Condolences from Roger Woods via his devoted wife Heather. He would have wanted you remembered. May your legacy be honourable.
Anne Howard
May 20, 2020
Deepest sympathy to Leo's family and friends. He was a great friend to Peter and my family.
Our thoughts are with you.
Nicole Baxter-Warren
May 20, 2020
Kia ora e te whnau,
We are sorry for your loss and will remember Leo fondly. He was a fantastic neighbour and put us to shame with his running efforts until late into his 80's. He will be missed
xx
Nicole, Marty, Sienna, Avalyn, Miller
Paula Steel
May 20, 2020
Deepest sympathy to you all at this very sad time.
Paula Steel and family.
frank&karen bennett
May 20, 2020
deepest sympathy to all the family in your sad loss.He was a wonderful person to our family over the many years Frank& Karen Bennett
May 20, 2020
Deepest sympathy to Leo's family
His name was synonymous in our family growing up
The Hopping Family
May 20, 2020
STEEL, Leo James:
My dad, my friend, my hero, my everything. I love you dad, I’m grateful for so much, but most of all I’m grateful I am your daughter. I will carry you with me in all I do. You used to say the greater the love the greater the pain, well dad, I’m going to hurt forever. With a heart full of love, your Kath and her bears, and your very own Orla bear.
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