Leslie C Padfield

Les Padfield passed away on August 13, 2026, in Buckeye, Arizona, at the age of 94. Born on December 28, 1931, in Altadena, California, Les lived a full and remarkable life centered around family, friendships, golf, sports, travel, and a genuine love of life.

Les was the beloved husband of Doris Javage-Brey Padfield. He is survived by his four children, Katie Van Bebber (TJ), Susan Padfield-Castillo (Stephen), Carol Lucas (Michael), and John Javage; his sister, Patricia Barker; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and one great- great grandchild. He is also survived by and will be lovingly remembered by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Les attended Woodrow Wilson High School in Los Angeles before continuing his education at Occidental College, where he graduated in 1954. That same year, Les was introduced to golf at a nine-hole course in Pasadena. What began as an introduction quickly became a lifelong passion. He soon moved on to regulation 18-hole courses and was hooked. Golf became much more than a sport for Les—it became a source of lifelong friendships, community, competition, and countless memories.

In 1958, Les changed careers and moved to Long Beach, California, where he remained for the next 68 years, until February 2026. Throughout those years, he became deeply involved in the Southern California golf community. His memberships and service included the Brookside Men's Club, Union Oil Golf Club, Skylinks Men's Club, Long Beach Municipal Golf Commission, Old Ranch Country Club, Golden State Golf Tour – Senior Division, Virginia Country Club, Senior Golf Association of Southern California, and Orange County Seniors Golf Association.

Les held numerous board positions throughout his years of involvement and was known for his dedication to the game and the people who shared his passion for it. In 2002, he was inducted into the Long Beach Golf Hall of Fame, an honor that reflected his many years of dedication to golf and the Long Beach community. He continued to serve on its board until his resignation in late 2025.

Although golf held a special place in his heart, Les loved all sports. One of his greatest joys was watching his grandchildren compete. He made time to attend their football, basketball, volleyball, softball, cheerleading, and golf events, traveling across the country—and even across the ocean—to cheer them on. If one of his grandchildren was playing, Les wanted to be there.

Les and Doris also shared a love of travel and adventure. Together, they flew to Europe and visited many countries, while also enjoying cruises to Canada, Mexico, Hawaii, Alaska, and along the California coast. They traveled throughout the United States, visiting family, playing beautiful golf courses, and attending golf tournaments. One of Les's greatest travel highlights was attending The Masters in Augusta, Georgia, a fitting experience for a man whose life was so closely connected to the game he loved. In February 2026, Les relocated to Buckeye, Arizona, where he began the final chapter of his life.

Les loved life. He loved his family, his friends, sports, travel, and especially golf. He was a man who embraced every opportunity to stay involved, stay active, and spend time with the people who mattered most to him. His legacy lives on through his family, the many friendships he made throughout his life, and the countless people in the golf community whose lives he touched.

Les will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Les's memory to the Assistance League of Long Beach.

A Celebration of Life service is pending in Orange County, California