Albert Lee

Aug 4, 1950 -

Oct 10, 2026

Albert Man-Bik Lee, 76, of Eagle River, Alaska, passed away at home on Oct. 10, 2026, after a battle with Parkinson's disease.

Albert was born on Aug. 4, 1950, in Hong Kong, China, to Chun-Hoo and Kwei-Ying Lee.

After earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington, Albert joined the U.S. Army in 1986. He served for three years before joining the U.S. Air Force in 1989, where he continued his service until 1999. He then worked as a civilian registered nurse for the Department of Defense until retiring in 2013.

Albert met Cynthia "Cyndi" Bell in 2008, and they married in Norcross, Ga., in 2010. Following his retirement, Albert and Cyndi moved to Alaska, where he worked as a registered nurse at Providence Alaska Medical Center and Alaska Regional Hospital.

In Alaska, Albert enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially fishing and hunting. He was also a member of the United Methodist Church of Chugiak.

Albert is survived by his loving wife, Cynthia "Cyndi" Bell-Lee of Eagle River; children, Mindy (Andy) Rupert, Brendan (Destiny) Lee of Eagle River and Michelle (Beau) Ettestad of Miami, Okla.; beloved grandchildren, Cheryl Rupert, Derrek Lee, David Lee, Jaden Rupert of Eagler River, and Lily Ettestad, Josiah Ettestad, John Ettestad, Lydia Ettestad and Arielle Ettestad of Miami, Okla.; sisters, Dorna (Jonathan) Ling, Doris Li and Kelly Lee of Texas; and brother, Peter Li, of Hong Kong; as well as several cousins in California, Canada, China, and Malaysia.

Albert was preceded in death by his father, Chun-Hoo Lee; mother, Kwei-Ying Wong Lee; and brother, Simon Lee.

A Celebration of Life will be held in spring 2027.

Memorial Donations can be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation or the Parkinson's Foundation in Albert's name.