Lisa Mary Laing

1970 - 2016

Lisa Mary Laing obituary, 1970-2016, San Diego, CA

BORN

1970

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Beardsley-Mitchell Funeral Home

1818 Sunset Cliffs Blvd

San Diego, California

Lisa Laing Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 1, 2016.

Lisa Mary Laing
May 19, 1970 - September 29, 2016

Lisa Laing passed away after a brief illness on September 29 in her home, surrounded by family and friends. Lisa was born in Pittsburgh, PA, and lived there until 1984, when she and her family moved to San Diego. She attended Standley Jr. High and University City High. After graduation from high school, Lisa and her mother, Anita Laing, traveled to Europe. There, she met her future husband, Roberto Fey, from the Province of Torino in Italy. Roberto was working in Geneva, Switzerland, and Lisa decided to attend Webster University's Geneva Campus.

In 1994, Roberto found a job in San Diego, and the two moved to San Diego, where Lisa finished college with a bachelor's degree in marketing. She and Roberto married in 1995 and welcomed their daughter, Rachela Fey, into the family in 1997. The family lived in North Park and then in Point Loma.

In her 30s, Lisa learned to fire dance with flaming balls and hoops, and became an expert at crafting the implements dancers use for this art. She performed countless times at events and for friends and family, and taught many the art of dancing with fire.

Lisa is survived by her father, William Laing; husband Roberto; daughter Rachela; sisters Laura Smith of Vancouver, WA, and Rachel Laing of San Diego. She also leaves behind two nieces, Anita and Georgia, and nephew Benjamin. A special acknowledgment is also due to Lisa's closest friend, Catrina Harrington, who provided constant care for her in the final months of her life.

She was predeceased by her mother, Anita Laing, all four of her grandparents, and her cousin, Shelby Giles; it gives the family great comfort to imagine them together now.

There will be a visitation for family and friends to celebrate Lisa's life at Beardsley-Mitchell Funeral home in Ocean Beach on October 21 from 5-8 p.m. Lisa's close friends will hold a campout memorial service for her in Bonsall following the visitation.




Arrangements under the direction of Beardsley-Mitchell Funeral Home, San Diego, CA.

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6 Entries

October 25, 2016

Barb and Brian Fullen

Our deepest sympathies to your family for your loss. Prayers for you all during this difficult time and may your memories of Lisa bring you comfort and peace.

October 17, 2016

Robyn Kahn firtel

You will be missed Lisa! Prayers and thoughts are with your family.

October 17, 2016

jed brintzenhoff

So sorry to hear of Lisa's passing. My your good memories comfort you at this time.

October 15, 2016

My deepest sympathies to your family and friends for you loss. The God of the Bible also provides comfort for us who has lost a loved one to death.

October 5, 2016

Paul Kirk

I was saddened to hear of your loss. lisa was a blessing from God. I am glad I knew her. I will pray for her and your family for strength during this time.

October 1, 2016

Mary & Stan Zitello

Our condolences to Bill and his family. And to the Mele's.

May her spirit continue to inspire us all.

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Oct

21

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Beardsley-Mitchell Funeral Home

1818 Sunset Cliffs Blvd, San Diego, CA 92107

Oct

21

Memorial service

8:00 p.m.

Beardsley-Mitchell Funeral Home

1818 Sunset Cliffs Blvd, San Diego, CA 92107

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1818 Sunset Cliffs Blvd, San Diego, CA 92107

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