Leslie Vernon Rogers (Les) aka – Buck, Vernon, Bernie
(Well known at the Marlborough Auctions)
On 1 August 2025 at Redwood Retirement Village, Blenheim, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Diane and companion of the late Enid Keenan. Loved father and friend of Sandra and Rob, Julie and Davey, Lynlea and Robert, Erin and Ritchie. Grandad to Jordan, Courtney, Alisha, Kyle, Charlotte,
Brylee, Ryan and their partners.
Messages to the Rogers family c/- PO Box 9 Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz
In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Blenheim Salvation Army via their website would be appreciated or may be made at the service. The family wishes to thank the staff and carers at Redwood Lifestyle Village for their tender care of Les during the last month. Thank you to his 41 Club mates for their continued friendship. A celebration of Les’s life will be held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services,
15 Boyce Street on Thursday 7 August at 2.00pm followed by private cremation. The service will be livestreamed and can be viewed on the Cloudy Bay Funeral Services website.
CLOUDY BAY FUNERAL SERVICES BLENHEIM F.D.A.N.Z.
Service Details
Springlands Chapel
Cloudy Bay Funeral Services
15 Boyce Street
Blenheim
Thursday 7 August 2025
2.00pm
Please note, three camera views are available when watching a service at our Springlands Chapel. Select at top right of viewing screen.
From - Lynne Peterson
A good man who loved his family and late wife RIP. Thinking of you all. Lynne Peterson
From - Dawn Rogers
The kauri tree in my life has fallen, no shoulders to lean on and share my troubles with but I know he is in a better place. Rest in peace my bestest mate, love forever.
From - Doug Evans
Sorry to hear of Les passing, lots of memories of Les carting my logs and at the auction rooms
From - Raewyn Arbuckle
Les was a great person to talk to at the boot market. Friends with many people.
From - Allan Parkhill
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Les for the loss of a wonderful man.
Many weeks and weekends we have spent with Les through the years with 41 Club enjoying his company and the
good spirits he brought with him.
Rest in peace Les.
Oamaru 41 Club
Allan and Colleen Parkhill
From - Graham Rogers
Well, just thinking of you last week, thought I should give you a call, can't do that now.
The patriarch of our family has left us you were a good man. Bye cousin, I'll be watching your send off.
A good life you did have.
Graham
From - Heather McQuoid
Thinking of you all today as you farewell a much-loved Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, and friend to a great many people. I have great memories of Les and the family from their Bainham days back in the 70's and have kept in touch ever since. Les was always a great family man, worked hard, and had a lot of fun along the way. His legacy lives on in his 4 daughters and grandchildren. Rest peacefully Les - no more bikes to restore. xoxo
From - Brian O'Docherty
So sorry to hear of your loss. Les was a good friend and always had us laughing.
We couldn't have asked for nicer person.
From - Lee Sutton
Sending heartfelt condolences to Sandra and family - thinking of you from afar. Lots of love, Lee XXXXX
From - Shane Girvin
Thinking of you all at this time, has been a while,
Girvin Whanau
From - Faye Partridge
A great man has left the room. Always a ready smile and a laugh.
Pleased to have known you Les. Condolences to the family.
Faye & Bruce Partridge
