Leslie (Les) Snape

On Thursday, 1^st January 2026, Les passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, much loved husband of Ruth, father of Phil and Michelle, Grandpa to Elsie and Piper.

With many thanks to the Haematology Department at Christchurch Hospital, the many other health professionals involved in his care and Arvida Rhodes on Cashmere for their care.

Messages may be addressed to: The Snape family, c/o PO Box 26051, North Avon, Christchurch 8148.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Les’ honour would be appreciated and may be made to Future Faces: The future of Cleft and Craniomaxillofacial Care at https://www.futurefaces.org.uk/donate/

A funeral service to celebrate Les’ life will be held at the Transitional Cathedral, Cnr Madras and Hereford Streets, Christchurch at 11:30am on Friday, 9^th January, followed by a private cremation. Live-stream will be available (link is below) with a photo tribute from 11:15 am., prior to the service starting at 11.30am. For those unable to make this time, the recording will be available online afterwards.

Attendees are asked to please allow plenty of time for parking when attending Les’ funeral.