Remembering Luca Cella Walker, 2008 - 2025

Thank you so much for everything and all the eternal love you give me

thinking of you and your family x

Max and I are thinking of you Luca and your lovely family today on your 17th birthday. I was lucky to have been very close by when you entered the world (almost too close) just a few hours after Max. After college today Max said “It would have been Luca’s birthday today”. We hope that wherever you are, you’re zooming around and sliding sideways around corners in a super car of your choice xxx

I was lucky enough to become friends with Luca at college, after awhile we got very close and I was genuinely overjoyed when he ended up with his girlfriend grace, he was never selfish, a bit blunt and silly at times yes, but he was the guy who would drop everything for you I can’t believe he’s gone, love and prayers to everyone ❤️

A friendship that began at Carlton nursery and grew into play dates with little sisters, days out, annual Santa visits, water fights, trips to parks & so much more. Lots of precious memories to cherish 💜 Luca we miss you xxx

We brought our babies into the world together…born only a day apart. Those late night texts from our hospital beds, as we navigated the first few days as new mummies. I’ll never forget the support that gave me. Thinking of you all as you laid your beautiful baby boy Luca to rest in peace today. Xxxx

We knew Luca before we met him. Claire & Scott knew they were having a boy, and what he would be called, when we met at NCT classes just weeks before our babies arrived. I was always so impressed that they were so sure about everything, unlike us! When Luca arrived Claire & Scott worked hard to make sure he was looked after - amazingly of course, but also that they both had time to spend with him and time for themselves which I thought was fabulous. I was always really impressed with their teamwork, and obvious love for each other and their children, and still am. Luca’s untimely passing is a tragedy, every parent’s nightmare, and I wish Claire, Scott and Maia all of the love in navigating their way through this.

Luca never failed to light up a room by simply walking into it. His energy for life was infectious. His openness to try new things unforgettable. He was brave & honest, true to himself and never showed any ego. He was a truly wonderful human who will be missed by everyone he touched. It is the worlds loss that he will never grow into the amazing adult he would have been.

Fond memories of a lovely young boy who was well loved by all his family. X

Where do we start Luca? Pre school to Infants to Juniors. Always part of the fun and mischief. Too many funny times to recall. Sports days, field trips, Halloween, swimming and hilarious roller skating parties. From football, to cricket to the look on your face when your dad hit a hole in one at golf! Archie always talks about that. Forever 16, forever you. Rest in perfect peace, wrapped in our love, held by the stars and skies above 💙🕊️

Luca you were so loved and will be so missed by everyone. You were such a sweet, calm, gentle boy who I remember always smiling. I will miss your gorgeous smile. My favourite memory of you was when you and Holly made structures out of cocktail sticks and the wax from babybel wrappers at a family party. X

I was privileged to be there almost as Luca was entering the world (in the delivery suite opposite) and to be part of the special times navigating motherhood with you Claire. Poo explosions, mid-walk feeding breaks, and all the fun it entails. I enjoyed seeing Luca become the kind, sweet and funny boy he grew into and the little bond he formed with Max. One of my favourite memories was the monster truck event we took them to. Our thoughts and love are with you all xxx

The cutest little baby! And the best giggle. I looked forward to going to work because I knew I was going to see little Luca. I felt so honoured to have been asked to babysit for your parents. You just made me laugh so much! I’ll always remember Little Luca x

I remember one of the first times I met you- probably actually the first time. You were a tiny baby and you woke up from your nap with the biggest smile on your face. Fast forward a few years to when you entertained my children for me and how they had so much fun. You had such an impact on them that after your last visit you were used as a measure of how high things were (even Luca couldn’t reach that). Miss you little (big) guy xx

Luca Buca! as we will always remember you, from Pre School to Primary School days. Lucy describes you as one of the boys, a fellow Arsenal supporter who was always kind and gentle around the girls. Fly high darling boy much love always xxxx

A truly gentle human who was hugely loved. Luca you will be so missed but I am so grateful to have know the gorgeous person, inside and out, that you were. X

It was not long after coming to Yateley Manor that we had a mutual family play date. It was a family-to-family friendship that lasted our, amazing, Yateley Manor years. My many memories of Luca are thus entwined with the entire, lovely, and wonderfully funny and sarcastic Cella Walker family. I loved bantering with Luca, and he always returned my fist bumps! I recall two Cella Walker/Anderson family events. The first, is that after much banter about who would be faster, I caught up to Luca at the halfway mark of Parkrun. “I’m catching you,” I called out. Luca just looked back at me, smiled, then left me in the preverbal dust. That kid could run! I then finished the race to a chorus of ‘old man’ Cella Walker chants. I’m surprised you didn’t have a banner made. The second was a play date in your backyard. Luca kicked a football and it hit Garet in the head before bouncing off a pole and striking Garet in the head, yet again! Yep, me the anti-concussion guy, it’s his kid’s head Luca performed this accidental trick shot on. Claire, you and I shared oh so many laughs together, I am saddened that I cannot be there to now share a hug, as we have moved back to California. We, the Anderson family collective, send love and sorrow.

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