HOUBEN, Leonardus Mateus (Leo). Passed away peacefully at home on Monday, 16th September 2024. Loved husband of the late Helen. Loving father and father-in- law of Phillip and Denise, Irene and Gavin, Ron and Catherine. Special grandad to Carl, Aaron, Mathew, Jessie, Peter and Justin. The most adored great grandad to 9. A service to celebrate the life of Leo will be held in the St John Hall, Overdale Road, Putaruru, Monday, the 23rd of September 2024 at 11am, followed by a private burial. In honour of Leo, please consider donating to St John Putaruru, this can be left at the service. Leo's service will be live streamed, please refer to watersonsfuneralservices.co. nz under funeral recordings. All communications to the Houben family c/- 6 Tamihana St, Matamata.

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Sep. 18, 2024.