MALTBY, Leslie Charters "Les"    At age 54 of Sonoma, Ca died September 13, 2004 in Kauai in a swimming accident.  Les was born June 21, 1950 in San Carlos, CA to Charters and Ivy Maltby.  He graduated from San Carlos High School in 1969.  He attended a local Jr. College where he studied Forestry.  He left college in 1972 to work at Maltby Electric after his father suffered a stroke.  He was employed at Maltby Electric for 32 years.  His outgoing and personable style made him a successful sales manager.  Les had a passion for living.  He loved the outdoors.  He was an avid skier, a master scuba diver, loved to hike and fish.  He traveled extensively to pursue his interest in diving and underwater photography.  He was a member of Alcoholics Anomymous for 15 years.  Les was a devoted father, loved his two children; Lauren and Brett.  Everyone who knew him loved him for his humor and kindness.  He will be dearly missed.  He is survived by his children Lauren Maltby and Brett Maltby; his mother, Ivy Cardinaux; his sister Jean Maltby; his former spouse, Kristina Maltby and current partner of 10 years, Pam Errandi.   Interment at Santa Rosa Memorial Park.             

Posted in the San Francisco Chronicle, September 19, 2004.