Dexter Fraser Leslie

Dexter Fraser Leslie obituary, Honaunau, HI

Dexter Fraser Leslie

Dexter Leslie Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dodo Mortuary, Inc. - Kona on Jan. 5, 2026.
Dexter Fraser Leslie, 80, of Honaunau, HI, died December 7, 2025, at Kona Community Hospital. He was born in Kealakekua, HI. He was a PFC in the Army Air National Guard, and a self-employed fisherman. A Celebration of life will be held at the Honaunau Rodeo Grounds on Sunday January 11, 2026, viewing at 9:30 a.m., service will be held at 10:30 a.m., followed by lunch at 11:30a.m. concluding around 2:00p.m. His burial will take place Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery, starting at 10:30a.m., funeral honors to be presented at 11:15a.m., burial at 12:00p.m. He is survived by his daughters, Maile Leslie of Kailua Kona, Hi; Lisa Leslie, Carleen Leslie, and Kehau Hori; Siblings Robert Jr Leslie, Helen Leslie Naihe and Milton Leslie; 3 grandsons; numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nieces, Nephews and Friends. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Cheryl Leslie and his sister, Lilly Leslie.

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