TERREBONNE and LAFOURCHE Parishes, La.

OBITUARIY for WESCHE, LELA LONG 
  
Submitted by: Louis Lavedan

Source: Ordoyne Funeral home, Thibodaux, La.

Died: Monday, October 10, 2016

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WESCHE, LELA LONG 
June 28, 1933 - October 10, 2016

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Lela “Peaches” Long Wesche, 83, has gone home to her heavenly rest on October 
10, 2016, at 11:46 PM. 
A native of and longtime resident of Thibodaux she was born June 28, 1933.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 14, 2016 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM 
at Ordoyne Funeral Home and Saturday, October 15, 2016 from 9:00 AM until 
service time at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial 
will begin at 11:00 AM at the church 

with burial following at St. Joseph Cemetery.

She is survived by her daughters, Karen A. Wesche, Kathryn M. Wesche, Janice 
Bourgeois and husband Mitch Bourgeois, Ericka Rau and husband Dr. Eric Rau; son 
David F. Wesche and wife Patrizia; grandchildren, Ben (Kate) Bourgeois, Frances 
(Corey) B. Vasseur, Elise Rau, Caroline (Garrett) R. Marcel, Hank Rau, Alex 
Wesche, Juliet Rau, Elizabeth Wesche; great grandchildren, Lela Marie 
Bourgeois, Carter Vasseur, Noel Marcel.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Clarence "Cap" Wesche; parents, 
Benjamin F. Long, Sr. and Odette Adams Long; brothers, Benjamin F. Long, Jr. 
and Gerald D. Long.

She was a loving wife and mother who gave much of her time to the Thibodaux 
Community. 
She was the successful business owner of Lee’s Education Center for 38 years. 
Her other many accomplishments included, helping with the writing of the 
Thibodaux High Alma Mater, Girl Scout Troop Leader, Mayor of Thibodaux for the 
Day and member of the Thibodaux Playhouse. 
She was an active parishioner of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church. 

She will deeply missed by all of her family and many friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to St. Jude 
Children’s Hospital.

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