Lisa Joy Rubens, nee Newman, age 63, of Phoenix, AZ, formerly of Deerfield; loving mother of Joshua Rubens (Rebecca Jimenez), Jeremy (Becca) Rubens, and Rachel Rubens (Tremell Richardson); adored Bubbie of TJ and Charlie; devoted daughter of the late Barbara and Alan Newman; cherished sister of Leslie Burdar, Jody (Ralph) Gerbie, and Larry (April) Newman; treasured aunt, cousin, and friend to many. Lisa graduated from Niles West H.S. and National Louis University; she worked as a teacher in the health services field for many years. Service Thursday, 12 Noon at The Chapel, 195 N. Buffalo Grove Rd., Buffalo Grove (1 blk N. of Lake Cook Rd.). Interment Shalom Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Crossroads, www.thecrossroadsinc.org. Info: The Goldman Funeral Group, www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com (847) 478-1600.