Dennis Kin Wah Lee Sr.

Dennis Kin Wah Lee Sr. obituary, Hilo, HI

Dennis Kin Wah Lee Sr.

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Mar

27

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Dodo Mortuary Chapel in Hilo

199 Wainaku Street, Hilo, HI 96720

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Mar

27

Memorial service

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Dodo Mortuary, Inc.

199 Wainaku Street, Hilo, HI 96720

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Dennis Lee Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dodo Mortuary, Inc. - Hilo on Mar. 18, 2026.
Dennis Kin Wah Lee Sr. 80 of Hilo, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born on January 23, 1946 at Honoka'a Hospital, Hawaii. He was The County 0f Hawaii Public Works Director, retired from the Department of Water Supply, and an Engineering Consultant at Wesley Segawa & Associates. Visitation will be held at Dodo Mortuary Chapel, Hilo on March 27, 2026 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM. Memorial service will begin at 6:00 PM. Survived by his Four Sons: Dennis Kin Wah Lee Jr. of Las Vegas, Nevada, Bruce (JoVonne) Lee Sr. and David Lee of Hilo, Hawaii and Chris (Donna) Lee of Las Vegas, Nevada; Brother and Sister, Robert You Wah (Sandra) Lee Jr. and Sharon Ann Raniada both of Hilo, Hawaii; Sister -in-law Suzanne Lee of Hilo, Hawaii. Grandchildren: Bruce Lee Jr., Kaiden Lee, Shalace Lee, Devyn (Cody) Shafer, Jodd Carter, Ashtyn (Talraj) Sandu, Brandon Lee and Christian Lee; Seven Great Grandchildren; Numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

27

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Dodo Mortuary Chapel in Hilo

199 Wainaku Street, Hilo, HI 96720

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Mar

27

Memorial service

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Dodo Mortuary, Inc.

199 Wainaku Street, Hilo, HI 96720

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Services provided by

Dodo Mortuary, Inc. - Hilo