In Loving Memory Of
LEON MICHAEL KINVIG
Accidentally Drowned
6th Nov 1961
Aged 21 Years
Son of William Miller Osborne Kinvig (1910-1971) & Margaret Joan Nordlof (1918-1986). They divorced in 1960. Margaret next married Eric Burgess
Leon was a Shearer and Fencing Contractor in Woodville
He was drowned at Kumeroa.
8 Nov 1961 . Body Of Drowned Man Recovered. Aided by two Shannon frogmen, the Palmerston North police today recovered the body of Leon Michael Kinvig, aged 21, who was drowned at Woodville on Monday.
With two companions Kinvig was on an eeling expedition when their boat was swamped. Kinvig could not swim. Brent Beattie of Palmerston North, attempted to rescue him but found himself in difficulties. An inquest was opened at Woodville and adjourned sine die.