You are all in our thoughts and prayers, 
Our deepest Sympathy, and love, Kate and Darren

Dear Claude & Tob, 
It is very difficult for us to reflect in words just how deeply saddened and heart broken we are to hear news of your lovely boy Leon. 
We have lost touch over the years but so many fond memories of time spent with you all during our NYC life, and remembering a curious, chatty young baby Leon. 
We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our hearts and prayers. 
Love Kate and Darren

Sending deepest condolences to all your family. I remember an energetic and charismatic boy from PS 9 who was a leader and a scholar. He will be remembered by many.
So very sorry for your great loss.
Judy Brauner

Dear Claudia, Toby and Nina

We are sending our deepest condolences to you and your family as you go through this difficult time. 

I do not know your lovely Leon, but my son (currently a senior), attended school with him. As a mom,  my heart aches for you and I feel your pain.  I pray that you will find the strength to carry on.  We are sending  you love, hugs and prayers. 

Warmly,
Shawnette & Jayden

Dear Claudia, Toby, and Nina,

We are so very sorry for your loss. There are not sufficient words to express our sorrow and shock in hearing about Leon’s death. 

We have fond memories from PS9 of Asher and Leon’s friendship and fun times spent together with you all at your apartment. We remember Leon as a bright, unique, talented boy and remember hearing about his talent and passion for origami. I can still picture Leon jumping up and down with joy on that trampoline in your apartment.  May the memory of him be a blessing to you.

Hugs, Lisa and Asher

Dear Claudia, Tobias and Nina
My heartfelt love and deepest sympathy to you all.  My heart is broken. Words cannot express how sorry I am for what you are going through. Wishing you lots of love at this time of sorrow.
Much love Carolyn Cho & Euston Ling

Dear Claudia, Tobbi & Nina, 
We are so sorry to hear about Leon’s passing - to loose your beautiful, smart and unique Leon is devastating.  We’re sorry we didn’t get to meet him, but we loved hearing about how gifted, funny and amazing he was.  I’m sorry he was hurting so much. 
Love and hugs to you all from Colleen, John, Imogen and Charlie Nisbet

Dear Claudia, Tobi, Nina and family, our hearts are broken for you and words fall short. You are in our thoughts and prayers and we send our love to you at this time.
Leani and Charles xx

Dear  Claudia and Toby, I am so so sorry to here about Leon. My deepest sympathy for your loss. There are no words to convey the grief you and your family are going through at this time. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. -Trudie ❤️❤️❤️

2010 Central Park, beautiful moment captured.

2014 Harrison NY , Easter celebration with Roos Family

Dear Claudia, Tobi and Nina,

Our hearts are broken in a million pieces.

We saw your beautiful little boy grow up in front of our own eyes for so many years into a gorgeous teenager. Leon was witty, thoughtful, creative and so incredibly intelligent. He was also a humble boy.

We loved Leon very much and we will miss him for the rest of our lives. 

All our thoughts and prayers are with you in this most difficult of times. We will always be here for you all.

All our love,
Ana, Bill, James, Thomas & Charlie

To Claudia, Tobi and the rest of the family, so very sorry to hear the sad news of Leon’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this extremely difficult time.  Sending huge hugs and much love your way, Jase and the Jarvis Family xoxo

Claudia, Tobi and Nina, our hearts are broken for you. I have such fond memories of coming to your place in HK when Leon and Harry were babies. May you feel the love and support surrounding you right now and forever. This is a true tragedy and I'm so dreadfully sorry. All our love the Keating - Brown family.

Dear Claudia, Tobi, and Nina,

Words fall short when expressing our sorrow for your loss, but please know we are thinking of you and sending our love. We will keep Leon in our hearts and cherish forever all the PS9 memories the boys made together.

Amanda, Adrian, Jack, and Buzz

All of our happiest NYC memories include you, dear Leon. We will love and miss you forever. 
The Nissen Grays

Dear Claudia, Tobi, and Nina,
We are so incredibly sorry for your loss. So much love from your PS9 family. May Leon’s memory be a blessing to you.

Dear Claudia, Toby, Nina and Tui,

We are heartbroken for the unthinkable loss of Leon. So many fond PS9 memories, River Run and park play dates, 83rd St dog walks and December birthdays shared. 

Our sincerest sympathies,
Danielle & Martin

Dearest Claude,Tobi,and Nina

Our heartfelt condolences to you !
Es tut uns unendlich leid , you are in our thoughts. We will always remember Leon as the smart and witty boy at PS9 and your whole family as the most caring and loving!
Wir denken fest an Euch!
Anna,Michael,Leonie,Benedikt&Pia

Claudia, Tobi and Nina,
There are no words to describe the immense pain you are all going through with the tragic loss of your precious son and brother 
We send our love to you all at this heartbreaking time and know that your family and friends comfort you and hope that you will look back over Leon’s life with memories that will bring those beautiful smiles back to your faces.
Denise and Alastair Turnbull.
Sydney, Australia

Our heartfelt condolences to you Claude and Tobi and family. Our love and prayers are with you from NZ. Alofa atu. Sharyn, Johnny and family

Dearest Clauds, Tobi and Nina…
My heart is breaking and utterly devastated for you all.  You are in my thoughts and prayers, and may your beautiful boy Leon’s memory be for a blessing. 
Lots of ❤️
Lynnie xxx

Tobi and Claude we send much love and care from your Sydney friends and family. No words can describe your pain….we will pray for you all and everyday we continue to send you all much love. We are deeply sorry for your tragic loss. 

Andy, Jen and the Murray clan xx

Dear Leon, 
I don’t know what happened and I don’t want to know what you did to take yourself so far away from us. But you will always be close to my heart. I will always remember you as the sweet little boy holding your Eli, who always left me awestruck with your wit. Seeing you work on complex puzzles, legos and origamis was pure joy. I often talk to my sons about you and your caliber, secretly wishing my sons could be like you.  Love you Leon..you will be missed.
With prayers, 
Tashi

Our family grieves with yours during this difficult time. Leon was an amazing person and will always be part of our hearts. Imane, Matt, Norah, Elias Grigoresco.

Leon so happy to have known you.  You were a very deep and thoughtful person. Your beautiful soul shone through.
Rest in peace ❤🌺All my love to Claudia Toby and Nina

OBITUARY

Leon Daniel Bachteler

December 6, 2008 – October 10, 2023

Frank E. Campbell - The Funeral Chapel

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