Louise Anita Wellock will be remembered as person who always carried a strong sense of duty with her throughout her life. Possessed with traditional “old school” morals, Louise was an individual who clearly communicated to those around her just who she was and what she was all about. Everyone acquainted with Louise knew her as a well-respected woman who was a stable force in her family.
Her parents were Romeo Joseph and Simonne Josephine Richer. Louise was raised in Valleyfield, QC, Canada and El Monte, California with three siblings. She had three older brothers, Jacques and the twins, Maurice and Jean.
Louise was a Majorette and baton Thrower in high school. She graduated from El Monte High School in 1956. In her spare time she liked playing the piano, and riding bikes. Louise's memorable achievements included becoming a US citizen.
Louise was sociable and approachable. Because she was always so straightforward in how she approached relationships, friends and family knew that what they saw was always what they got. She enjoyed the camaraderie of being with a group of friends. Those close to Louise came to expect her high standards of performance. While growing up, some of her best friends were Nancy, Denise (sister in law), and Aunt Mariette. Later in life, she became friends with many people in her neighborhood and at church. John and Florence fell into both of the groups and held a special place in her heart. She also had a group of bowling wives that were always up to something silly and always enjoyed their wine.
An objective and conscientious individual, Louise reveled in the security of her family. On August 17, 1957, Louise exchanged wedding vows with Thomas Harry Wellock at the Nativity Catholic Church of El Monte, California. One of Louise’s most endearing qualities was her uncanny ability to remember important dates and anniversaries.
Louise was ever watchful of her children. She maintained a firm hand in their upbringing. She also had the ability to enforce the rules as needed to ensure that her children were properly raised. Louise was blessed with three children, two sons, Dale and Greg, and one daughter Paula. They were also blessed with seven grandchildren and one great grandchild, Christopher, Eloura, Madeleine, Mitchell, Elaine, Ryan, Michael, and Aubrielle.
Louise approached her leisure time in the same manner that she approached her life. A person who enjoyed being neat and orderly and one who understood the nature of things, she appreciated the hours she was able to devote to her various hobbies. Her favorite pursuits were knitting and sewing. Louise was content to enjoy her favorite pastimes alone but was also willing to share her interests with others.
When Louise’s children were young, her and Tom enjoyed packing up the camper and heading to the desert with the dune buggy and motorcycles. Many fun times were had with family and friends. She also enjoyed a vacation to Hawaii with Tom, which she reminisced about often, as well as trips to Ireland and back to her birthplace in Quebec, Canada.
Louise was a lover of all animals but cherished her cats most of all. Samantha, Sabrina, Miesha, Murphy, Serena, and Oscar filled the last 50+ years of her life with so much happiness.
Louise passed away on October 14, 2018. She is survived by her husband Thomas, children, Dale, Greg, and Paula, grandchildren, Christopher, Eloura, Elaine, Madeleine, Mitchell, Ryan, and Michael, and great granddaughter, Aubrielle. Services were held at St. John Neumann's Catholic Church in Las Vegas, Nevada. Louise was laid to rest in Palm Northwest Cemetery in Las Vegas, Nevada.
All who knew her would agree that Louise was a pillar of the community. She lived her life with her feet firmly on the ground. She had a strong work ethic, was pragmatic in her thoughts and acts, and constantly sought the means for self-improvement. She was willing to share her ideas and knowledge for the benefit of others, so that they could accomplish more in their lives. Louise Anita Wellock did her best to ensure that her family, friends, loved ones, co-workers, and everyone whose life she touched was given the chance to become a better person.
