Lisa Thorborg – Memorial Bench

As many of you may know, the Carlsbad community lost a beautiful woman, Lisa Thorborg, to a tragic event in November 2020.   I contacted the City of Carlsbad to inquire about our community coming together to donate a bench placed in Lisa Thorburg’s honor.  The City is open to the idea and provided me with the information required to begin the process. Although many of us did not know Lisa personally, I believe this would be a beautiful way to honor her life as a mother, grandmother, friend, and remember her love for life, hiking, and nature. 

As you may know, there is a new park, Buena Vista Reservoir Park, that is currently under construction and planned to open in the Spring (weather permitting).   The park is near Lisa’s neighborhood.  I talked with her family, and they like the idea of placing the bench in this new park, which would be a happier place for them and others to remember Lisa.  She loved the beach and the sunsets, so, the bench could be placed where everyone could enjoy the city’s beautiful ocean views and the wonderful Carlsbad sunsets, while the community can also pay tribute to Lisa.  The City will work with the family on the placement of the bench. 

The bench would cost approximately $1,000 which will also include a plaque.   I asked the family if they would like to write the message for the plaque and they have agreed to this.  

I would like to receive the funds by 2/25/21.

I will collect all the donations and provide them to the City once we have reached the required amount.

Your donations are appreciated.  I hope that this will be an opportunity for all of us to come together to heal, and honor Lisa’s life.     

In Peace and Love,
Theresa