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
Mary-Anne Borduas
Anne Charron
Chère Catherine, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I share your pain, your loss. When we lose a mother, we lose part of ourselves. Nina will be missed however, she will forever live in your hearts. Sending you all Covid free hugs & love. Xx
Cathleen van der Westhuizen
My sincerest condolences. Our thoughts are with you.
Cindy MacMillan
Madame Louli and my mother had a special bond of teaching. She was a wonderful, thoughtful woman who I will remember fondly. Hugs to the family.
Ted Stiles
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dave Bleakney
Thoughts are with this wonderful family for this life well lived and so loved by many. Positive to the core, Nina is remembered fondly by so many for her joy, faith and kindness. Wishing the Louli family, and all who she touched with her grace, peace and condolences. Safe journey Nina Louli.
Andy and Pam Sabbagh
Dear uncle Didi, Gabi, Gigi, Katia and Jojo...
We're sorry and sad for your and our loss..
We'll pray for your hearts to mend quickly. The memory of her singing voice and smiling face will resonate forever. Our hearts are with yours.
Love Pam and Andy.
Alain-Claude, Jane & Alysha Malt
Our deepest condolences - Tante Nina will be so missed1 We will always remember her warmth, her smile. and the many Christmas eve celebrations she hosted for all of us. We are sending you our love, thoughts and prayers.
Kristina Malt
What a nice ceremony. You honoured your mom so beautifully. It was so emotional and touching. Nina was a beautiful woman. I also can only ever picture her with a big smile on her face, always so warm and loving. It brings me peace to know what she will be reunited with her sisters and parents. We are all thinking about you guys. Love you. Kristina
Ross and Helen Bleakney
It was a very nice service and it was nice to see everyone. Edward was amazing. Nina was a beautiful lady and we sure had a lot of good times together.
A truly amazing women and a very special client of mine. Remember the good times she wouldn’t want her children to be sad but just celebrate her wonderful life!