Latest update July 8, 2025

Did the world pause for just an instant this morning? Lisa Marie is in peace.

Blessing for the Circle That Holds Her

May the ones who love her

gather like stars -

not to outshine her,

but to reflect her light

in every direction

she no longer needs the reach.

May our voices blend

like threads of a song

she once hummed beneath her breath

and now remembers

without needing sound.

May our shared memories

become balm -

not just for her,

but for one another -

a quiet weaving of all she was,

all she gave,

all she let herself become

in our presence.

May we be her resting place now -

our hearts the ground

where she sets down

What she no longer needs to carry.

May our compassion be the hands

that untie the last knots in her worry.

And when she is ready -

when the soul knows the way -

may she rise

on the warmth of our love

and go

without fear,

without unfinished songs,

without a single piece

of herself

unhealed.

- Theresa Tree Rizzo, June 2025

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Update: In Loving Memory of Lisa Marie

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved Lisa Marie on July 8, 2025.

Lisa Marie lost her life to Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD)—a rare and aggressive brain disorder that causes rapid neurological decline. In just a short time, she lost her eyesight and much of her ability to speak. The speed and severity of this illness were devastating, but Lisa Marie faced it with remarkable strength and grace.

She touched so many lives with her kindness, her light, and her resilience. We are truly going to miss her more than words can express.

At this time, we are taking space to grieve and process this profound loss. We will share updates about her celebration of life as soon as we are ready.

Thank you for your continued love, support, and compassion during this incredibly difficult time.

— With love and gratitude,

Lisa Marie’s Family & Friends