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LISA JOHNSTONE Obituary

JOHNSTONE, LISA MARIE Sept. 6, 1978 to June 19, 2011 Beloved daughter of John and Julie Johnstone, older sister to Greg and 'Mommy' to her white Lab, Dakota, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Redondo Beach in the early hours of Sunday, June 19th 2011. Lisa was born Sept. 6th, 1978 in Oban, Argyll, Scotland and moved with her family to Encinitas in 1989. She was part of the last graduating class of San Dieguito High School in 1996 and went on to graduate, magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in History from UCLA in June 2000 before going on to earn her JD, cum laude, from Northwestern University, Chicago. Lisa has been a practicing attorney since 2004, first with Sidley Austin in New York and for the past fouyears with Skadden in Los Angeles. Lisa will be deeply missed by Mom, Dad, Greg and Dakota, her family back in Scotland and extended family here in San Diego and her many friends, particularly her Sorority Sisters at Kappa Delta. Funeral Service will be held at 11.00am on Wednesday June 29th at the Village Church in Rancho Santa Fe. All are welcome to attend. The Lord bless thee and keep thee Lisa. (The family request donations in lieu of flowers, in Lisa's name, to any of the following: The Village Church, Rancho Santa Fe; the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure and the ASPCA)

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Jun. 25, 2011.

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Uncle Crawford

June 20, 2025

Never forgotten

Janet and Alan Traenkner

June 21, 2023

Continuing to care, we send our love and gratefulness for Lisa´s life. Janet and Alan

Uncle Crawford

June 19, 2023

Always remembered !

Uncle Crawford

June 19, 2022

Forever in our hearts

Edward

June 20, 2021

Lisa in our thoughts and prayers

Helen Spence

June 20, 2021

You are always in our thoughts.

Janet Traenkner

June 19, 2020

Lisa was a joy of a young person and a great friend to our daughter who loved her dearly. We will, of course, always cherish memories of Lisa. Her family will forever remain in our thoughts as we realize the great loss, but also great love they had for their daughter. Our wish is that the entire family know people are still caring.

Helen Spence

June 19, 2020

We think of Lisa on many days, not just today. She was, is and always will be a special young woman who was taken way before her time. Her sense of humor for me is what I always remember first, she was always quick to get the jist and a very, very easy person to care about. As always our thoughts are with John, Julie, Greg and of course her beloved Dakota.

Helen Spence

June 19, 2019

Think about you lots Lisa, especially when listening to Harry Potter, know you loved it as much as me.

Martin & Cathy Morland

July 9, 2011

Julie,John & Greg,Our hearts go out to you.Our deepest sympathy to you and your extended family,Prayers and thoughts are with you.

Tom Caruth

July 7, 2011

My deepest sympathy's go out to Lisa's family. I had the privilege of meeting Lisa through a business transaction. She made an immediate impression on me by her friendliness. After our business lunch I remember thinking how proud her parents must be of her. I thank God I was able to meet her.

Scot Foley

July 7, 2011

I knew Lisa when she was a summer associate in New York back in 2003. She was a very nice, bright, attractive and fun person. This is a terrible loss. My deepest sympathy to all of Lisa's loved ones.

Allison DiMatteo

July 6, 2011

To Greg and family, my heartfelt sympathy and prayers for you all as you cope with such a painful loss. May you find peace, comfort and strength during this difficult time.

Liz Segre

July 6, 2011

I was very sad to hear of Lisa's passing. My heart goes out to Greg and all of your other family members.

Kimberly White

July 5, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. Lisa and I had so much fun in law school together and I will always remember her beautiful smile and infectious laughter. She loved you all so much and was loved by so many.

July 4, 2011

So very sad for you all. Lisa was such a pretty wee girl and so very loved.My love and prayers are with you all. Will be in touch, Mairi xx

Patty Brockhaus

July 1, 2011

Words are so inadequate... how I wish they could take away your pain. I pray that God would use your wonderful memories of Lisa to comfort you and give you the peace that only He can give.

Sara Kornbluh

July 1, 2011

To Lisa's family - my heart goes out to you. I knew Lisa from Northwestern and I will always remember her very fondly.

James Metzger

June 30, 2011

Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. Lisa was such a kind, funny, generous person and a friend I always felt lucky to know. Her big smile was always a welcome sight during our time in law school together and her booming laugh never failed to make me smile too. She will undoubtedly be missed by the many people she touched in her life.

Hugh McCullough

June 30, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. Lisa was a wonderful person. My wife and I were introduced to each other by Lisa. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lisa Linney

June 30, 2011

Lisa will be missed very much by her classmates of Northwestern Law. I am very sorry for your loss-for our loss. May God give you peace and comfort.

David Sayyed

June 30, 2011

I am deeply saddened with the news of Lisa's passing. Any of her classmates at Northwestern Law School would tell you that she pursued her interests with passion and conviction; had a smile that would light up a room; and deeply cared for others.

My thoughts and prayers are with you through this very difficult time.

Alan & Janet Traenkner

June 29, 2011

Lisa is so dear to our whole family! We can only inadequately express our sincere sorrow and caring for those left behind. Lisa will always be loved, will never be forgotten, and her memories will be cherished as we recall all the wonderful times shared. Our love and sympathy will forever go out to the family.

Ken Hall

June 29, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Edward Lynsey Sutherland

June 29, 2011

Thinking of you all at this terrible time. All our love and prayers

Nic & Barbie Wiseman

June 28, 2011

There are just no words that can express the overwhelming grief and pain you are feeling over the loss of your beautiful and talented daughter Lisa. Our love and our prayers are with you

Taylor Ahlgren

June 28, 2011

Dear Julie, John & Greg,

I remember Lisa's genuine and gentle demeanor and the hint of Scottish in her accent. May you find comfort with what an incredible person Lisa was. All my love and warmth to you.

T

Eddie Glancey

June 28, 2011

So Sorry for your loss.

thoughts and prays are with u and your family.

Susan and David Shean

June 28, 2011

The loss of your Lisa is beyond our comprehension. We are so sorry for the pain that you are enduring as grieving parents and brother. We truly wish that we could find words to bring even the smallest degree of consolation, but there are none. Our very deepest sympathy to all of Lisa's family.

Marisa Jacobs

June 28, 2011

Lisa, I miss you dearly. You'll always be in my heart.

Edward Lynsey Sutherland

June 28, 2011

A huge loss that I can only ever imagine how to cope with.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you

Antonia and Casey

June 28, 2011

Dear Aunt Lisa, we love and miss you so much already. Yesterday we wrote some messages on a lantern which flew to heaven for you, we hope you liked it. We have a photograph of the three of us in our room, so can see you everyday. Love you so much. xxx

Uncle Ricky

June 28, 2011

Lovely niece, lovely girl. The world will be an empty place without you.

June 28, 2011

Dear John Julie and Greg, our prayers are with you.
Brian and Lura Nascimento and family

Cousin Julie

June 28, 2011

Heartbroken by this tragedy.
Your smile, your laugh, your beauty will always be the memory i will hold forever.

Auntie June

June 28, 2011

the void you have left can never be filled.

Melody Day

June 27, 2011

Dear John & Julie, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers daily.

Robbie & Alan Johnson

June 27, 2011

Dear Julie & John.... Words cannot express how sad we were to learn of your loss. We will keep you in our hearts and in our prayers. May you find comfort in the love of family and friends.

Paula & Glen Best

June 27, 2011

John, Julie and Greg – It is so hard to express our feelings as we have been taken deeply by your loss. Thinking of you with the most heartfelt sympathy as our thoughts and prayers are with you today and always.

June 27, 2011

There are no words to say how sad we feel about this tragedy. Lisa was a beautiful, loving young woman who was adored by her family and will be sorely missed. Julie, John and Greg our thoughts are with you.

Eric and Helen Spence

Christina Austin

June 27, 2011

Dear John, Julie and Family.....
I am heartbroken for your loss. I wish there was something any of us could do to relieve your pain. Just know you are in all of our thoughts and prayers.
Much love,

Lee Johnstone

June 26, 2011

Shocked and deeply saddened at the loss of my big cousin. Remember fun times playing with you and Greg at Granpa Johnstone's house. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Greg, Uncle John and Auntie Julie. Love from Lee xxx

Deb & Rick Moncauskas

June 26, 2011

Our love and prayers to the Johnstone family. We remember "family soccer" with Lisa holding her own with the boys and then seeing her all grown up at Boxing Day celebrations. What a beautiful young woman. We are so sorry to hear this sad news. May the Lord hold you close at this difficult time.

Cousins forever

Claire Gillespie

June 25, 2011

Love and miss you so much Lisa, you were taken from us too soon. Will always remember our games of Witchty and Wizard, how you got lost on the first day of every holiday and of course how I used to hide Tinny. I would do anything to have you back and play those games again. Part of my heart has died with you. Will never forget you.

uncle Crawford

June 25, 2011

God only knows why?

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