Emily Grace Goldberg

Emily Grace Goldberg, 34, passed away on April 3, 2024, in La Jolla, California. The cause of death was a pulmonary embolism.

She is survived by her parents, Julie and Sam Goldberg of La Jolla, and brother Aaron Goldberg of Chicago, Illinois.

Emily was a vivacious and unique person who experienced many adventures in her all too brief life. She was born on December 3, 1989 in Poway, California.

She was a “lifer” at La Jolla Country Day School and in the upper school class of 2008. She had a passion for art and photography and played the cello in several orchestras, chamber groups and the San Diego Youth Symphony.

Following graduation, she attended George Washington University and received a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Art History in 2012, making the Dean’s List. Her favorite artists were Louise Bourgeois and Cindy Sherman. While studying in Washington DC, she became an avid Washington Capitals hockey fan and a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority.

After graduating college, she traveled the world with an EDM music tour, eventually working in event planning and social media marketing for the Wynn Encore Hotel in Las Vegas. Most recently, she became somewhat of an expert on American and Japanese wrestling with an extensive network of like- minded friends.

Emily had a particular fondness for animals, especially Pomeranian puppies, and spent many happy hours with her beloved dogs Bear and Kuma.

A private memorial service is being held. The family wishes to thank Mark Adamski, Laura Vedra, Laura Cavey and Jay Watts for their support.