Leslie ‘Les’ Mackness Mitchell

On March 16, 2026, died peacefully surrounded by family at Christchurch Hospital, aged 91 years. Adored husband of Lynda, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Ross and the late Sarah, Rhonda and Malcolm, treasured grandfather of Lucy and Lagan, Poppy, Mariella, and Jago, fondly loved brother and brother-in-law of Heather and Mikki, and great friend to very many others. A Bard of the Gorsedh of Cornwall, he was a proud Cornishman until the end.

“Kosk Yn Kres”

Thanks to the staff at Ward 15, Christchurch Hospital, for their kind care. Les loved animals and they loved him, therefore in lieu of flowers, donations to SPCA would be appreciated and may be made online at www.spca.nz. A service to celebrate Les’ life will be held at Westpark, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Monday, March 23, at 2.00pm.