Sophie Welsch Teks passes away in FL.

SOPHIE WELSCH TEKS, a longtime resident of New Orleans who had moved to Naples, FL. following the flooding associated with Hurricane Katrina, passed away May 8, 2015. She was 98, just a little shy of six weeks of reaching what would have been her next birthday.

Teks was a graduate of H. Sophie Newcomb College, receiving honors from the School of Music. She lived for many years in her beloved residence on Octavia Street. Teks lived there until Hurricane Katrina literally moved in and displaced her, prompting her move to Florida.

A unique, sweet Southern lady with a forgiving and humble personality, Teks possessed a charm and a special twinkle in her eye that endeared one and all to her.  She had an appetite for New Orleans fare, especially anything from her beloved Galatoire’s Restaurant.

A long-serving member of the Sisterhood, Teks was dedicated to Temple Sinai, oftentimes serving as a hostess on Friday night for worship services. She received the highest honors available to the “oldest member of the Temple Sinai Sisterhood.”

She was an accomplished pianist, music teacher, and lover of the fine arts. Music was an especially important component of her life. She was very close to her late brother, Lou Welsch, who was a very important person in her life and noted as the songwriter of the popular “Mardi Gras Mambo.”  Many people considered them as twins and the two were constant companions until the time of his passing.

Teks is survived by her family in Naples, consisting of several nieces and grandnieces. Her family requests any donations made, be sent to her much loved Sisterhood of Temple Sinai,

A graveside funeral ceremony took place on Friday, May 15 at 2:00 p.m. at Hebrew Rest Cemetery No. 3, 2400 Pelopidas at Frenchmen Street. Rabbi Edward Cohn officiated.

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