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Daily Telegraph
4 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Telegraph
Southeast Sydney community mourns death of devoted father, great mate Kyle Leonard
Don't miss out on the headlines from Local Sport. Followed categories will be added to My News. WARNING:This article contains the name and image of a First Nations person who have died. Tributes have flown following the tragic passing of beloved southeast Sydney community member Kyle Leonard. Leonard has been remembered as a loveable family-first man and a proud father with many commenting on his smile and ability to make anyone feel welcome. The 29-year-old was a loving husband to Amanda and father to Lamarni, Kohen, Lakarri and Kyle. He was a valued member of the local community, including playing rugby league in the Souths Juniors competition with the likes of La Perouse, Coogee-Randwick, Alexandria and Matraville. A statement from the La Perouse Panthers paid tribute to his standing within the tight-knit group. 'Kyle was a valued member of our senior men's squad and proudly represented La Perouse in many A Grade games. He remained part of the squad this year, though he didn't take the field, choosing instead to prioritise his growing family with the recent birth of his twins,' it read. 'Those who knew Kyle were fortunate to be surrounded by his calm presence, infectious smile, and sharp sense of humour. He had a rare gift for making everyone feel like his best mate. Kyle Leonard played with the Alexandria Rovers in 2024. The club described him as "an absolute warrior on the field and one of the kindest off the field'. Picture: Alexandria Rovers JRLFC Facebook 'Kyle was a proud and devoted father to his four beautiful children, Lamarni, Khoen, Lakarri, and baby Kyle, whom he shared with his incredible fiancee, Amanda. 'To Amanda and the extended family, we are deeply sorry for this sudden and heartbreaking loss. Kyle will be missed more than words can say. Your family has always been an important part of the La Pa community, and in your sorrow, please know you are not alone. We mourn with you, we hold you close in our hearts, and we are here to support you in every way we can. 'See you in the Dreamtime, Kyle.' Cody Hambly added the following words. 'My condolences to all the family, extended family, and La Pa Mob,' he said. 'There are no words that can truly ease the pain at a time like this. 'Take care of one another, look after yourselves, and continue to stand strong as the community it's always been.' Both the La Perouse and Coogee Randwick clubs will wear black armbands during their reserve grade fixture this week, with a moment's silence to be observed prior to the start of the game. A GoFundMe has been set up to help out the family during this difficult period. To donate, CLICK HERE.
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Daily Mail
Footy club mourns 'devastating loss' of beloved player and young father of four after he went missing
A shattered suburban footy club is mourning the 'devastating loss' of one of their own after he died in tragic circumstances. Kyle Leonard, 29, was a popular figure at the La Perouse Panthers in Sydney 's south-east - and the father of four has been fondly remembered for his 'infectious smile and sharp sense of humour'. 'Kyle was a valued member of our senior men's squad and proudly represented La Perouse in many A Grade games,' a statement from the club read. 'He remained part of the squad this year, though he didn't take the field, choosing instead to prioritise his growing family with the recent birth of his twins. 'Those who knew Kyle were fortunate to be surrounded by his calm presence, infectious smile and sharp sense of humour. 'He had a rare gift for making everyone feel like his best mate. The La Perouse Panthers said 'Kyle will be missed more than words can say' and added 'see you in the Dreamtime' 'Kyle was a proud and devoted father to his four beautiful children, Lamarni, Khoen, Lakarri and baby Kyle, whom he shared with his incredible fiancée, Amanda. 'To Amanda and the extended family, we are deeply sorry for this sudden and heartbreaking loss. Kyle will be missed more than words can say. 'Please know you are not alone. We mourn with you, we hold you close in our hearts, and we are here to support you in every way we can. 'See you in the Dreamtime, Kyle.' Coogee Randwick Wombats Rugby League - who Leonard also played for - paid their respects on Facebook. Both the La Perouse and Coogee Randwick clubs will wear black armbands this week, with a moment's silence to be observed in honour of Leonard. He also enjoyed a stint with the Alexandria Rovers, who labelled him 'an absolute warrior on the field and one of the kindest off the field.' It is understood Leonard went missing just before 5am on August 2 from a Matraville address, with immediate concerns for his welfare. NSW Police appealed to the public for assistance to locate Leonard, whose body was later discovered. A GoFundMe page has been established to help the family, with almost $50,000 raised in just two days.
