Passed away peacefully surrounded by family, in Ottawa on Friday, December 24, 2021; at the age of 88 years. Cherished wife of 64 years to Edward Louli. Beloved mother of Gabriel Louli (Lydia), George Louli (Susan), Catherine Louli, and Josette Louli-Matheson (Rob). Grandmother of Philippe, Brigitte, Alexander, Emma, Jonas and Leo. Great-grandmother of Olivier. Survived by her sister Lucie Malt (Georges). Predeceased by her siblings Josette Sabbagh, Marie-Simone Sioufi (late Desi) and Michel Sabbagh (Paula). Daughter of the late Elias Sabbagh and Catherine Atallah.
Nina was an extraordinary mother, in 1966 she bundled up her four babies and along with her husband crossed the globe to begin a new life in Canada. The gifts of opportunity she gave her family with this bold move have been life altering. She was a generous and loving mother, a giver of many chances. Nina was a teacher, an artist, and a lover of music and song. She was a woman of faith, full of grace and a friend to many. She cherished her six grandchildren and was enchanted with her great-grandchild. She radiates love as that was her life force. We cannot express how much she will be missed.
There will be a Funeral Service held at Beechwood, Cemetery and Cremation Services (280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa), on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. Due to the uncertainty of COVID-19, guests are encouraged to please consider attending virtually. For those who wish to attend in person, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination and respect COVID protocols in place. To preregister for the livestreaming, please visit www.beechwoodottawa.ca . For those who wish to make a donation in Nina’s memory, you may do so towards The Heart and Stroke Foundation.
The family will be hosting a Celebration of Nina's Life in the summer of 2022, public health guidelines permitting. Please check back for further information.
Digital Guestbook
Cathy Remus
Jean-Michel Malt
Our love and prayers are with you all.
I will always remember Tante Nina fondly. Her beautiful smile always lit up the place! I love you tante Nina. Que le bon Dieu te garde toujours à ses côtés.
David Robbins
Sending love and condolences to all Nina‘s family and friends. I have only met her in spirit in the beautiful person that is her daughter Catherine who lives her life based on love, laughter and grit. I can only imagine what an incredible person Nina must have been, an amazing force for good in the lives of her family and friends. Sending condolences and love and light to all.
Danielle and Brian
We are so sad for you all. How wonderful and joyful your mom was. Keep her firmly to your heart.
Robert Lamoureux
My thoughts are with you all in this saddest of times, may your love for each other envelop you in tenderness as your mother did so cherish you and the joy you made together
Jean Fleming
Your mother left a legacy that included her deep love and affection for her children and grandchildren and her beloved husband and family. We hold you close as you grieve for her and celebrate a life well lived.
Judy Bedell
I am fortunate to have shared some wonderful moments with Nina this past year. Together we created art and shared the love of getting outdoors and moving about. I also got to bask in the family love that radiated from her, around her... I will forever remember the love and care she and Ed shared for 64 years for I was many times there among the "I love you's" that floated back and forth between her and her Ed. The same with her daughters, especially through these Covid19 times. How wonderful our time together was! I already miss you Nina but know your joyful spirit remains in all of us privileged to experience your smiles and the love force behind them. ❤
Doreen Meyer
May your warm memories of this remarkable woman bring you much peace. Thinking of you especially Catherine with love.
Margery Leach
Thinking of all of you as you mourn such a beautiful person. She will be terribly missed but never forgotten. What a gift to have had Nina in your lives.
Teresa Healy
I am so sorry for your great loss. May the Love that you are experiencing now carry you through.
My heart goes out to all of you, may this next time be full of beautiful memories and appreciation for a great mom.