Passed away peacefully, in his sleep, on August 12, 2017, aged 75 years. Beloved father of Stefan, and Christie, loving grandfather of James. A husband of 22 years, and more recently, a good friend of Dianne Peters. Brother and brother-in-law of Melvin and Jill. Life member of South Brighton Surf Life Saving, Canterbury Surf Life Saving and distinguished member of New Zealand Surf Life Saving. In lieu of flowers donations to the South Brighton Surf Life Saving Club would be appreciated and may be made at the service. Messages to the Peters family, c/- P O Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. A Memorial service to celebrate Leon’s life will be held in the South Brighton Surf Life Saving Club, cnr Marine Parade and Bridge Street, on Friday August 18, 2017 at 2.00pm.