Pao Lee (Nom Pov Lis) son of the late Txiaj Yeeb Lis and Maiv Thoj was born in Laos on July 7, 1968.  He immigrated with his mother and 5 siblings to the U.S. in 1981.  He's a McLane High School (Fresno, CA) graduate and worked for the Fresno Sheriff Office for 30 years (retired in 2023).

He was a good provider, diligent protector, unconditional ally and friend.

A true Earth Monkey, Pao Lee was optimistic, confident and warm-hearted who handled urgent and complicated matters calmly and clearly.  Everyone who knew him,  knew that he could be counted on to be present and ready to rolled up his sleeves for anything.  He was not afraid of work-- whether it was chopping meats, cleaning up after the party, running errands or dish washing; he did it all with enthusiasm and laughter.

Pao Lee enjoys hunting, fishing and later in life, raising competitive racing pigeons with his brother.  He loved jokes, family gatherings, pickles, black olives and preferred Pepsi (soda) over any other brands.  He was always in a jovial mood everywhere he went and kind to all he met.  He was a man who valued family and duty above all.

His passing was quick and unexpected (09/21/26 around 5:00 AM)-- leaving everyone who knew and loved him in shock and disbelief.  Pao Lee has never been seriously sick or hospitalized in his 58 years of life. The ER doctors said he died from pneumonia (awaiting the corner's report).  He left behind 5 children, the youngest is 10 years old, 3 brothers, 1 sister and his wife, Phoua Thao of 25 years. 

Any donations given to Pao Lee is Welcomed and Appreciated! 

Your support will be used for our father, brother, uncle and friend's funeral related expenses only.  Thank you for your generosity.  Our family wish you many blessings of health and wealth for generations to come.

UPDATE:  Pao Lee's memorial will be held at Fresno Community Legacy Hall (2540 E. Floradora Ave, Fresno, CA  93703) on October 31 & Nov. 1, 2026 with burial on Nov 2nd (10:00 AM) at Mountain View Cemetery (1411 W. Belmont Ave, Fresno, CA 93728).  You are welcome to come.