VICKERS, Leonard Bruce (Len). Passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday morning, 2nd January 2026, at Liston Heights Care Home, Taupo, aged 95 years young. Loved husband of the late Beth (deceased 2018). Cherished father and father-in-law to Kathryn and David Mitchell (Ohaupo) and Marion and Mike Thompson (Taupō). Proud Pop to his five grandchildren and their partners, James and Amy, Erin and Martin, Toni and William, Suzi and Tim, and Jack; along with his seven very treasured greaties. Celebrate a life well lived with the family at Founders Chapel of Remembrance, 117 Ricket Street, Taupō, on Friday, 9th January at 2:00pm. L B VICKERS - DUNFYNE by us all. His last horse trek has been ridden. The service will be livestreamed via the official link:
https://www.livenz.tv/ live1 Donations to Lake Taupō Hospice would be appreciated, at Pop's request. Communications please to c/- PO Box 940, Taupo 3351. Taupo Funeral Services Ltd.
Published by The New Zealand Herald on Jan. 6, 2026.