WORCESTER – Lee Hieu, 74, of Worcester, died Thursday, December 4, 2025 at UMass Memorial – University Campus.

He leaves the mother of his children Karen Chau, his four children, Tommy Hieu, Thao Hieu-Charron, Thanh Hieu, and Thuan Hieu; four grandchildren, Khai Hieu, Julia Charron, Jonathan Charron, and Kameron Hieu.  He was born in Bac Lieu, Vietnam, son of En Hieu and Ken Pham and has lived here since 1986.

Lee was a soldier in the Army in Vietnam.  He enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. He liked spending quality time at the temple. 

Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 11, 2025 from 10:00am – noon at Rice Funeral Home, 300 Park Ave.  A procession to Rural Crematory, Worcester will follow.