It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Elsie Yee, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, auntie, and friend, who went home to be with the Lord on September 30, 2026, in Fresno, CA. Elsie was born in Carlsbad, New Mexico to Eliseo and Rosa Navarrette. She was 80 years old.
Elsie built a life in San Jose, CA centered around family, friends, and faith. She was a devoted homemaker that was happily married to the love of her life and took pride in raising her children. Her home was always a gathering place on holidays, birthdays, and special occasions where everyone was welcomed. A survivor of Leukemia, Elsie became a volunteer Chaplain of Cathedral of Faith to minister and pray for the sick. Later in life, she moved to Fresno, CA to be closer to her children and grandchildren. She will be remembered for her kind heart, stylish appearance, and homemade New Mexico-style enchiladas.
Elsie is survived by her children, Mark Yee and Georgina Yee-Hernandez, her grandchildren, Renee Amador, Danielle Morris, and Mark Yee Jr., her great-grandchildren Iliana and Izekiel Amador, her sister Dianna Navarrette, nieces, nephews, and many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond, her brothers Eliseo Jr. and Daniel Navarrette, and her parents Eliseo and Rosa Navarrette.
A Rosary and Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 2pm at Whitehurst, Sullivan, Burns and Blair Funeral Home – 836 E Nees Ave, Fresno, CA 93720. A reception will follow at the Fresno Police Officer’s Association – 994 N Van Ness Ave., Fresno, CA 93728. Mass will be held on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 11am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help at 929 Harvard Ave., Clovis, CA 93612.
Our family wishes to thank Fresno Guest Homes for their support and compassionate care given to our loved one. Family and friends are invited to view Elsie’s legacy at www.whitehurstsullivan.com and write condolences.
