William Patrick Lee passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on December 18, 2024, in Panorama City after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.<br><br>"Billy" as was known to all was 58years old, was born in Pomona, CA and raised in San Dimas. Bill was the youngest of five boys born to Henry M. Lee and Delia Garcia Lee. Bill attended schools in San Dimas and graduated from San Dimas High School.<br><br>Bill became an avid fisherman and sometimes in the summer would be a deck hand on boats in Newport, CA, until he joined his father Henry and brothers Mike and Stephen working for County of Los Angeles Dept. of Public Works. Through his 38 years of County service, Bill worked his way up the ranks to become a Heavy Power Equipment Operator. Bill's commitment and work ethic left a lasting impact on his colleagues and the community he served.<br><br>Bill met Ramona Nicole Madarieta while they both worked for the County. On March 18, 1995 they were married and made their home in Quartz Hill, CA. Bill and Ramona were blessed with two daughters Aitana and Melina Lee. Bill's greatest joy was his family and cherished every moment spent with them attending all their sports activities and school functions. Bill enjoyed spending time with his brothers and numerous cousins, aunts, uncles and grandparents on trips to Ensenada, Mexico.<br><br>Bill is survived by his beloved wife, Ramona; his daughters, Aitana and Melina; his mother, Delia; mother in law, Elvira (Richard) Vartanian; brothers, Michael (Terry), Stephen (Jodie), Daniel (Mari), Christopher (Elvia); brother-law, Paul (Karin); and nieces and nephews, Aaron, Cody, Kyle, Hannah, Christopher, and Sylvia Lee and Remy and Ava Madarieta. He is remembered fondly by his aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.<br><br>Bill was preceded in death by his father, Henry; grandparents, Manuel and Josephine Garcia, Mary Novite Hoopai and Cornelius Lee.<br><br>Funeral mass will be held on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Saint Junipero Serra Church, 42121 60th Street West, Lancaster, CA. 93536. Rosary at 9:30am mass at 10:00am.<br><br>Graveside service immediately following after mass at Good Shepherd Cemetery, 43121 70th Street West, Lancaster, CA 93536 Bill will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. May his memory bring comfort and serve as a reminder of a life well-lived.<div></div>