Cynthia Dorene Lee

Cynthia Dorene Lee, of (West Covina, CA. Born: June 16,1949). Daughter to Thomas Adams and Rebecca Chavez. Survivors include her devoted husband Kenneth Lee, daughter; Lorraine Asssumma, Sons, Robert Thomas and Eugene Martinez. Loving Sister Barbara Adams & Dina Salanga. Also lovingly survived by Six Grandchildren, Melissa Martens, Mathew Palomo, Connor Assumma, Camryn Assumma, Carissa Martinez and Gabriel Martinez, in addition three great grandchildren: Austen Martens, Jacksen Martens and soon to be born, Oliver Palomo. Lastly, her loving and loyal pets Socks, Luigi and Taco.

Cynthia established herself as a mother at an early age, she was determined and had the will to succeed and provide for her children. She was masterful with learning a skillset and putting it to work. The key to her success was “never give up” and “finish what you start”. Cynthia had proven this by her commitment to her career and time invested with various organizations which landed her a career in accounting – “checks and balances”, such a befitting career which always provided a sense of stability and humbleness for hard work. Cynthia was a trailblazer. She was outspoken, courageous, confident, assertive, bold, dynamic, determined, motivated, encouraging, resilient. She was an advocate for young girls and women. She was living proof and a Bonafide life coach before it was even a career. She had a keen sensibility to guide and support women in unfortunate situations.

In celebration of her hard work, Cynthia invested in a lifetime interest to build and beautify her home. She loved to decorate, rearrange, and update home furnishings, what seemed to be every quarter. She had a knack for decorating, ensuring her surroundings were styled and updated regularly. She was proud and easily pleased by the small things in life, music, dancing, plants, animals, friendships, visits from family.

Many had the experience of receiving early morning or late-night calls from Cynthia, she loved to tell stories and mostly giggle and laugh. Her laughter was infectious and childlike, often filled with excitable energy that was filled with genuine enthusiasm. As we search for meaning, what Cynthia’s laughter provided was sizeable in meaning. She possessed this gift of making connections with just about anyone, free of judgement. She offered acceptance in every giggle. She had a remarkable power to find acceptance or make others feel accepted, this display of human kindness was a testament to her true spirit and unique ability to demonstrate a level of forgiveness we all hope to match.

Cynthia ultimately found true content and happiness laced with support and safety in her marriage to her husband Kenneth Lee, she was eternally grateful for what he provided “true companionship” someone who loved her unconditionally and truly let her do what she wanted or whatever made her happy. Together, they shared a happy home with their dogs, family, friends, and extended family. Together they hosted many parties, get togethers that fostered extended family members and grandchildren. Cynthia was not only a mother to her children but a mother to many others. She built special relationships which also provided her with a sense of love and acceptance. Again, her laughter and giggle (connection) allowed for these very special relationships to form.

In its simplest form, Cynthia was just “fun” you were sure to have a good time just being around her. She was energetic and loved to have a good time. The true definition of Lady Luck. She loved to gamble (slots), she had the ability to choose, play and stick with a slot machine that would inevitably cash out. Trips to Laughlin through the years proved to be her best friend. In all that she did and loved, you could be sure to find Cynthia on the dance floor. She did in fact dance like no one was watching. To know her was to experience how funny, loving, joyful, silly, brave, beautiful, challenging, special, kind, generous, empathic, sensitive, sweet and humble. Everyone could use a Cynthia in their lives.

Aside from all this, Cynthia was a survivor, she expressed her early life struggles freely and made certain she commanded respect and ownership for her own level of independence. She worked very hard and was very proud of the outcome. She loved her kids and grandchildren in every way, the Cynthia way. She was a mother who provided, taught, and modeled what can be expected from life and how to overcome challenges. This very dignified approach encapsulates and validates the woman and mother she was. It is with great honor to express complete thanks and eternal gratitude to Cynthia Dorene Lee, our mother, wife, grandmother, friend, cousin, gift to us all. May she rest in peace.

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