May Lee Suino (née Lee), 64, of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025. Born on September 20, 1961, in Augusta, Georgia, she was the beloved daughter of the late Suey Mai and May Yook Lee. A devoted wife, mother, and friend, May will forever be remembered for her charming warmth, generous spirit, and the countless lives she touched through her kindness and compassion.
A 1986 graduate of the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire with a Bachelor of Science degree in Special Education, May later pursued a rewarding career as a personal and commercial underwriter and marketing representative for Safeco Insurance. In 1990, she married her lifelong partner, Kevin, and together they built a loving family, welcoming twin children, Cameron and Francesca, in 1997. After many years in her career, May chose to devote herself fully to raising her children - a role she embraced with boundless love, energy, and joy. Her children were the center of her world and her greatest source of pride.
May’s heart for community was evident through her dedication to the PTO, school career days, and her involvement with the Wisconsin Wild and Milwaukee Jr. Admirals girls’ hockey programs. May’s love for cooking and sharing meals with family and friends was inspired by her early days helping her mother at Woo’s Pagoda and The Hong Kong House in Eau Claire, WI, and she carried that same care, creativity, and joy into every meal she made.
May is survived by her husband, Kevin Suino, and her children, Cameron (Tatiana) Suino and Francesca (Nick) Bushelle. Beloved sister to her siblings, Suey (Martha) Lee, Liz (the late Bruce) Wingad, and Lynn (Jon) Harden. Cherished daughter-in-law of Margaret Suino, and dear sister-in-law of Mark (Lillian) Suino, Paul (Monty Van Wart) Suino, Connie (John) Olson, David Suino and Bruce (Sara) Suino. She is survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. May was preceded in death by her parents, Suey and May Lee, and her brother, Charles Lee.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 21, from 4:00–6:00 p.m., followed by a Prayer Vigil at 6:00 p.m. at Schmidt & Bartelt Funeral Home, N84 W17937 Menomonee Ave, Menomonee Falls, WI. Additional visitation will take place on Saturday, November 22, beginning at 10:00 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary Mother of God Catholic Church, N89 W16297 Cleveland Ave, Menomonee Falls, WI.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in May’s name are deeply appreciated: (donations by check) “Newman Center at UW–Milwaukee” (3001 N Downer Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211) or online: http://www.panthercatholic.com/donate
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” — John 3:16
