Also known as "Ken"
16 November 1945 – 15 October 2024
Also known as "Ken"
16 November 1945 – 15 October 2024
Ken (Kenneth) David Leef
16/11/1945 - 15/10/2024
Passed peacefully Tuesday 15th October 2024, aged 78.
Loved partner of Julie, father to Bruce, Kelly and Emma, and father-in-law to Vernon and Jonny. Proud grandad of Zack, Chase and Locky.
Loved and respected by all.
"Forever a Legend!"
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Ken's service has been livestreamed and can be watched below.
Funeral service held at Wellsford District Community Centre
As I sit here remembering you Koro, the joy you have given me throughout my life far exceeds my sorrow for your loss. The question is not how long on earth do we live, but what did we stand for while we lived. Honour, courage, work ethics, standards, both achieving and setting, passion, respect are all the many things that you stood for. The influence you have had on me is indescribable. I love you dearly leefy. Me...We. Arohanui Koro.
RIP. Daddy Cool. Keep the top off a Lion Red for when next we meet. Shame that we lost touch in later years. To those family who will not know me, my sincere sympathy ,or as once a mate of mine used to say. "Kind Wish".
Our, your friendship and Love was unconditional, I won't say goodbye my friend , for you and I will meet again, love you dearly and forever xx
Truly a Great man. Enjoyed working with and for him. Wish I caught up with you more often. In my Thoughts and Prayers. Go well Leefy
Sorry I couldn’t be there to say my goodbyes to you, but Kori and Lyall are there! Thank you for all you did for Kori and I, we will be forever grateful, you made a big impact on our lives early on. Rest in peace Leefy, you will be missed xx
A definate legend was so glad to have you as my work Koro, so many good laughs and some good tips on the TAB :P you will be missed xxoo
rest in love dear friend. So loved the way you loved life and those that were a part of yours. truely blessed to have known you Ken
A true Mainfreight legend. Just the other day I found some photos of you and dad fishing at Mangawhai. Forever fishing now. RIP Leefy.
In loving memory of a beautiful soul who has embarked on a new journey, joining those who have gone before him. Though we may grieve, let us not be sad; instead, let us celebrate his vibrant life filled with joy and cherished memories. As he dances among the stars, may we honor him with laughter, colorful stories, and the love he brought into our lives. Forever in our hearts, his spirit will shine brightly, reminding us to embrace every moment with the same warmth and joy he shared with us all.
A legend indeed. Many good memories from our Mainfreight days. Rest in peace my friend.
Rest in peace Kenneth, we hope you are in a better place, and one day we shall meet again.
Funeral service held at Wellsford District Community Centre

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