Rufina Chua Lee, 87, of Simpsonville, SC, widower of Frederick Lee, Sr., passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026. Born in Philippines, she was the daughter of the late Chua Piao and Loretta Manalo.

Rufina is survived by three children, Melissa Lee Jacinto, Frederick Lee Jr. (Lourdes), and Francis Lee (Cecil); nine grandchildren, Jomel Jacinto (Daphne), Gerard Jacinto (Cali), Derrick Lee (Mary), Julious Lee (Kamla), Jedo Lee, Alfred Lee, Jacob Lee, Cate Lee, and Eddrick Lee; and three great grandchildren, Solenn, Aracelle, and Yvette.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, July 24, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Cannon-Byrd Memorial Park.