25.09.1932 - 29.03.2026
Passed peacefully on Sunday evening, March 29, 2026, surrounded by family and the caring staff of O'Conor Home. Dearly loved husband of the late Delphine (Del). Loved father and father-in law of Trish and Darryl Smith, Rob and Denise Warren and Tony and Eve Warren. Cherished grandpop of Christie, Kieran, Lauren, Nicole, and Alannah Smith; Isaac, Leroy and Asta Warren; Hayley, Nick, Jamie and the late Glen Warren. Adoring great-grandpop of Sophie, Zahra, Arlo, Odette, Romeo, Bianca, Rory, Robbie, Rocco, Maddison, Harlem, Rihanna, Rico, Tai and Mercedez. Loved brother of Colin and the late Reg, Robbie, Jack, and Anne. Loved brother-in-law of Mary Warren, Maureen Inwood, Merv and Di Taylor, and the late Faye and Charles Bancroft.
A life well-lived, a heart well-loved.
Les will be at the home of Rob and Denise Warren, 8 Domain Road, Cape Foulwind, who welcome those that wish to pay their last respects from 11.00am Tuesday 31st till 4.30pm Wednesday 1st. Recitation of the Rosary at St Canice's Catholic Church at 6.00pm Wednesday, April 1. A farewell service for Les will be held at St Canice's Catholic Church, Westport, on Thursday, April 2 at 1.00pm, followed by interment at the Orowaiti Cemetery. Special thanks to the staff of the O'Conor Home for their compassionate care of Les. Anyone wishing to donate to the O'Conor Home can do so online or at the service. The O'Conor Institute Trust Board 031-3540234984-00. A livestream and a tribute page for Les will available at
www.hagedorns.co.nz/tributes.

Published by Nelson Mail on Mar. 31, 2026.