We learned late this afternoon, Saturday, July 5, that Rochelle Weithorn of the NYC sangha died. Her daughter Nicole was visiting at the time.
Rochelle was a very diligent practitioner from her days with Vajradhatu/Dharmadhatu when I met her in the early 1980s in NYC. In the mid-1990’s, I would see her regularly at Karme-Choling for the Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche teachings that went on until about 2006.
Rochelle had very much sponsored and encouraged a Tibetan children’s choir in NYC that performed at auspicious times of the Tibetan calendar. No doubt she will be very much missed by many there. May her memory be for a blessing!
-Sylvie Moon Stevenson
My mom Rochelle Weithorn passed peacefully on Saturday July.5th,2025 @ 4:49pm
She is survived by myself, her only child, as well as her grandson, Pumpkin, her favorite black cat whom she loved dearly
I was holding Mom’s hand as she took her last beautiful breath. She knew I was there because when I spoke to her, she had tears coming down her face.
A very dignified and peaceful ending in her calm clean room in rehab.
I’m truly sorry for everyone’s loss. She was a brilliant and devoted mother, grandmother (to kitties), sister, daughter and friend.
June 4 1948 – July 5th 2025
RIP MY
BEAUTIFUL MOMMY
-Nicole
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Om mane padme hum, to my dear dharma sister, whom I have shared many moments of joy and inspiration for our gurus and appreciation of Dharma. Sending love to my dear friend as she traverses the Bardo. accompanied by her gurus and the love of her beloved daughter, family, and friends in the Dharma and many communities she participated in. sending loving prayers and condolences. Ki Ki So So.
just found out
sorry for those left behind
but i "think" that she is ok
she will BE missed
i miss her already
Tara in person,
a 21 Tara Salute
into the lights sweetheart
