Passed away unexpectedly at her Victoria home on March 23, 2025. She was born in Victoria, BC on March 1, 1968. She leaves behind her daughter Caitlin, her parents Patrick and Denise, her brother Paul, sister-in-law Sarah, nephew Aidan, niece Adriana, aunts Marilyn and Patricia and many other friends and family and her beloved dog Haneul (Korean for Heaven). Lisa spent many years in academia studying Political Science, loved a good political debate, and was passionate about social justice issues.
She worked for many years in the BC Government, and more recently at the Garth Homer Society. She exercised obsessively, cheered on team Canada in various sports, and always wanted to leave the world a better place then when she arrived.
A Celebration of Lisa’s life will be held in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM. During the service to celebrate her life, formal attire is not required or expected. Flowers will be graciously accepted, or donations may be made in Lisa’s memory to the Garth Homer Foundation.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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My heartfelt condolences to Lisa’s family. Lisa was a wonderful soul with a sparkling persona and great intellect. I am deeply saddened to hear of her passing, the world will be a diminished place without her
Lisa,
I’m just Gutted to hear you’re gone. You were a solid friend many years ago and I’m so happy I got a chance to meet your daughter just after she was born, my heart breaks that she lost you so soon. I’m sure she will be Unbreakable, smart and fun just like her mom was. She’s got your strength in her. Rest easy, old friend.
I am so, so, so very sorry. Sending my deepest condolences and wishes for deep healing. May she rest in peace. Much love, Maria
I was fortunate enough to work with Lisa while working for the provincial government. I was impressed with Lisa’s sincerity and true authenticity. RIP Lisa. My condolences to your family.
We were so sad to hear of Lisa’s passing.
We have fond memories of hanging out on the St. Margaret’s playground after work with Lisa and Caitlin. Always enjoyed Lisa’s stories and our fun and engaging conversations while the girls played just a little longer!
Our condolences to Caitlin and Lisa’s family.
Genevieve, Margret and Andre
I am unbelievably saddened to hear of Lisa’s passing. My condolences go out to her family and friends.
Lisa was a beautiful soul! Her laugh was wonderfully grand, her brain was studious, amazing, and praiseworthy, she was fun, nice, kind and clever, and I am honored to have called her a classmate and my friend. One of, if not the best graduate school classes I was luckily afforded to take was with Lisa and was also because of Lisa! Even the professor told our dynamic, analytical and respectfully argumentative group we might have been his favorite class in his 30+ years of teaching. Lisa thank you for being my friend and for helping my brain work in its potential!
Rest In Peace!
My deepest sympathies for your loss.