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Les Bates Obituary

BATES (Les) Les's family would like to thank all that sent floral tributes, cards and messages of condolence during their sad loss. A special thank you to the many that attended his funeral. Thank you to the staff on Ward 23, at Victoria Hospital who cared for dad with great tenderness, and Reverend Neil Salt for his kind words and support. Also to J T Byrne for dignified funeral arrangements. Although our hearts are broken, We are happy knowing that mum and dad are together again.

Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Mar. 14, 2008.

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