MACKRELL, Leslie William (Les)

Born on September 30, 1945. Passed away July 19, 2025.

Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday 19 July 2025. Aged 79 years.
Father of Shaun, Rick and Wayne.
Grandfather to Gabrielle, Te-Hani, Isabel, Rose and Isaac.
Great grandfather to Dusty, Oliver, Benny and Jack.

                                     Forever in our hearts.

Funeral Notice
Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel 260 Princes Highway , TraralgonView Map
A Memorial Service for Les will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 260 Princes Highway, Traralgon on FRIDAY (July 25, 2025) commencing at 2.00pm.

Les' service will also be liveatreamed.

To view the livestream, please click here.
Tributes
  1. To Shaun, Rick, Wayne, Uncle Ken, Uncle Peter and the entire Mackrell family. We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Les….Les was a great friend to our family and our chief supplier of nectarines for many years. RIP Les.

    Edna and Brett Meyer July 21, 2025
  2. Sincere condolences to all the Mackrell families.
    A good mate, gone to soon
    Rip Les

    Ted & Elaine

    Ted Lambourn July 21, 2025
  3. Sincere condolences to all the Mackrell families.
    A good mate, gone to soon.
    RIP Les.

    Ted & Elaine Lambourn

    Ted Lambourn July 21, 2025
  4. So sad to hear about Les,will miss our little chats at the plaza.RIP Les

    Di Spector July 21, 2025
  5. So sorry to hear of Les’s passing. My condolences to the Mackrell Family.

    Nola Mowbray (Spencer) July 22, 2025
  6. Will miss our chats at Traralgon Plaza. Les was always on for a chat, and especially about our tennis playing days at the old Traralgon South courts.
    Condolences to the Mackrell family.
    May Les rest peacefully.
    Lynette and Daryl Rawson.l

    Lyn Rawson July 22, 2025
  7. Les now at Peace, Always had plenty of local gossip,

    Graeme & Elaine July 22, 2025
  8. Sorry to hear the passing of Les we had many lively chats at the plaza . Rest In Peace Les

    Barry & Lynette Kennedy July 22, 2025
  9. Deeply saddened by Les’ passing. A kind and caring friend who was always caring for others. He will be truly missed and lovingly remembered. Loved friend and neighbour of Jean.

    Jeanette Robertson July 22, 2025
  10. Our very sincere condolences to all the Mackrell family on the very sad passing of Les.
    The Reid family💙.

    David Reid July 22, 2025
  11. Sincere condolences to Shaun, Wayne and Rick and all Mackrell family. Will miss the footy banter of Les and quick chars just about every time I went to the plaza. RIP Les.
    Mick Meyer

    Mick Meyer July 22, 2025
  12. Sincere condolences to the Mackrel family
    always in for a chat at the Plaza, will miss
    him,RIP Les
    Sheila and Bob Fatchen

    Sheila Fatchen July 22, 2025
  13. I will certainly miss Les, he has been so good to me and always helped me. A real good man. Rest in peace Les and without pain. Condolences to family.

    Jean Robertson July 22, 2025
  14. Dear Les, so kind and caring. I will miss you so much when I come to visit. Special thanks for the sponge cakes and extra special thanks for all you did for Mum.
    Rest in peace, good man.
    You will be missed.

    Debra Robertson July 22, 2025
  15. A lot of great memories of Les and his brothers growing up in the1950’s at Callignee you can now rest in peace Les

    Mo MACHEN July 23, 2025
  16. Looks like I’m the oldest bloke in Traralgon now mate. Rest in peace. Garry Robin. (Gobsy.)

    Garry Robin. July 23, 2025
  17. Goodbye uncle Les, heart felt condolences to Shaun Ricky and Wayne and their families also to uncle Les’s brothers and sisters ❤️💔❤️

    Steven Watson July 24, 2025
  18. I loved your cheekiness Les, will miss seeing you at the plaza. My deepest condolences to your family.

    Cherie Stone July 24, 2025
  19. To our dear friend Rick, Shaun and Wayne,

    Our sincere condolences to you all on the sad loss of your dad Les. We will miss running into him at the plaza and catching up for a chat and listening to his banter on life!
    No more pain Lessie.
    He will always be fondly remembered.

    RIP Lessie
    Angie and Darren Treharne.

    Angela Lane July 24, 2025
  20. To Shaun,Wayne,Rick and all Les Family my heart goes out to you all that your Beautiful and Precious Dad, Grandfather,Uncle has passed away.I remember all the chats and Laughter we have shared at the plaza and will always remember you in my heart Les and will miss you lot’s from Vikki Stone.❤️

    Vikki Stone July 24, 2025
  21. Rest easy Les will miss your cheeky quips as I passed by in the Plaza. You fought a good fight no pain or suffering now.

    Jenny Bland July 24, 2025
  22. To let’s.boys. we are thinking of you all at this sad time. We all.have our.own.memories of les. He.had a serious.side which.he shared with me. He helped me through a sad time in my life special memories. RIP.les.

    Jan .north July 25, 2025
  23. Our back fence neighbor for nearly 30 years, we sure will miss your head popping over the fence to give me cheek.
    Our deepest condolences to all Les’ family. RIP mate.
    Jason and kristy Read and family xx

    Jason and kristy Read July 25, 2025
  24. Sincere Condolences to Shaun , Wayne and Rick on the passing of you munched loved Father 😌
    May you live with the memory of how loved you are by him 😍
    May the memories left bring strength and smiles 😍
    Condolences to all the Mackerel family and all those Les touched with his care Xx

    Nadine July 26, 2025