Leslie (Les) Ray Bender, age 78, of Havre, Montana, passed away peacefully in his home on June 21, 2026, with his wife Karen Bender and grandson Connor Bender by his side. Les was born on December 3, 1947, in Forsythe, Montana to Jacob Bender and Emily (Olson) Bender. Les was the middle of five children; Dale (Karen), Jerry (Connie), Leslie (Karen), Ronald (Ginger), and Vonda Huffman (Bob). When...
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