Rochelle A. Walkup's Obituary
Rochelle A. Walkup, born August 30, 1953 in Berkeley, California passed away peacefully at home in Martinez, California on May 9, 2017. She was surrounded by family and her Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. She was the beloved daughter of Rita Johansen and the late Verne Johansen. She was the loving granddaughter of the late Angelina and Canio Maffucci. Rochelle is survived by her devoted husband of 40 years, Robert Walkup, and his extended family. She is additionally survived by aunt Patti Fadelli (Andy), uncle Robert Maffucci (Marcia), cousins Scott Fadelli, Nina Fadelli, Steven Fadelli (Stacia), Bobby Maffucci (Kristy), Jill Maffucci, and a host of loving cousins and close friends. Rochelle’s love for Cavalier King Charles Spaniels led her to volunteer for Cavalier Rescue USA, where she helped place rescue dogs with families. She was deeply passionate about her family and her Cavaliers and was fiercely loyal to her friends.
Visitations will be held at Chapel of the Chimes, 4499 Piedmont Avenue in Oakland on Saturday May 13th, from Noon-4pm as well as Wednesday May 17th at 10am at Christ the King Catholic Church, 199 Brandon Road in Pleasant Hill. A Funeral Mass will be held immediately following at Christ the King Catholic Church on Wednesday May 17th, at 11am. Private Entombment will take place at Oakmont Memorial Park in Lafayette.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in her memory may be made to Cavalier Rescue USA, c/o Carolyn Stigler, 1345 Eagle Run Drive, Sanibel, FL 33957. For more information, go to www.cavalierrescueusa.org. Memorial donations can also be made to Hospice East Bay, 3470 Buskirk Avenue, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523.
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