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NELLIE (NELL) LABOVITCH
Date of Passing: Dec 01, 2025
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryNELLIE (NELL) LABOVITCH
Nellie (Nell) Labovitch passed away peacefully in her home on December 1, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Our hearts are grateful for the 103 years she blessed our lives.
Nell was predeceased by her beloved husband Morris of 56 years (2000), her eldest daughter Shelley Nimchonok (2019) and son-in-law Robert (Bob) Walker (2015). Nell will forever be missed by her children Connie (Darrel) Donen, Joy Walker (Bob), Sharon Elston, and son-in-law Meyer Nimchonok (Shelley) and her grandchildren Kevin (Mony) Nimchonok, Shauna (Aaron) Lindzon, Maury Donen (Jennifer Luong), Jason Donen (Kristin Macaraeg), Erin Walker, Adam (Samantha) Walker, Sean Walker (Lindsey Markusson), Chad (Sawako) Elston, Cori (Tonio) Ettienne and her great-grandchildren Jay, Eli, Jordan, Emily, Max, Carmen, Matteo, Logan, Dylan, Caleb, Hana, Jun, Prism and Onyx and her brothers, Sam (predeceased Rita) Bebchuk, Dr. William (Elaine) Bebchuk and a multitude of nieces and nephews.
Nell was predeceased by her parents, Ettie and Joseph Bebchuk, her sisters, Marian Margolis (Joe Berz), Bessie (Mitchell) Schachter and parents- in-law, Rachel, and Hymie Labovitch; brothers and sisters inlaw, Sam Labovitch, Dr. Bill Lyons, Jack Lyons; Brina Bressler, Lil Seigel, Rose Weiner, and Sylvia Fritz.
Nell and Morris were married within a short courtship of only three weeks as they knew immediately that they were for each other. The connection that they had was undeniable. They were renowned for their shared love of dancing and moving together with extraordinary elegance and effortless skill. They met life’s challenges with a united front, setting a beautiful example of their lifelong commitment.
Nell took pride in her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and always made each one of them feel special. She enjoyed pampering everyone with their favourite dishes. Her life was filled with an abundance of family, laughter, love, and optimism.
Even in her later years Nell remained vigorous and active, powerwalking at her gym into her late 90’s. One had to stand in line for a chance to be one of her walking partners, even when she was walking with a walker. Her nightly ritual was to say special prayers not only for everyone who needed praying for, but also for those who were close to her. On special occasions it was a treat to receive her amazing poetry. Nell retained a remarkably keen mind and enjoyed tackling word games well into her 90’s.
In her later years, she was surrounded by a phenomenal team of caregivers who considered her as close as a grandmother. With special gratitude to Ruth, and Amandeep who were by her side until the end. With thanks also to Jenna and The Right At Home staff. She was truly an extraordinary soul, matriarch, and an inspiration to us all.
Nell’s joyful spirit is heartfelt and will forever be with us. We will all live by three words that she recited endlessly to everyone that she met - “Enjoy, Enjoy, Enjoy.”
Funeral Services were held on December 3, 2025, at a private graveside ceremony for immediate family members. Thank you to the Pallbearers: Maury Donen, Jason Donen, Adam Walker, Erin Walker, Chad Elston, and Tonio Ettienne.
If desired, donations may be made to a charity of your choice or plant a tree in Nell’s memory.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 13, 2025
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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So sorry to read about your Mom's passing...an end of an era for the Labovitch family... I vividly remember your parents at all the family Simchas dancing....everyone would split in the middle of the floor ...stand back and watch Moe and Nell dancing!!!! Our sincerest condolences to the family....may you know no more sorrow.... Shaynie - Posted by: Shaynie Bressler Schwartz (Cousin...niece) on: Dec 13, 2025
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Nellie's bright, beautiful spirit radiates even through a photo of her. She lit up the lives of those lucky enough to know her. I remember hearing her voice for the first time, over 30 years ago, while visiting with Shauna during her nightly ritual of calling her grandmother. I thought, "she sounds like so much FUN!" Shauna regularly described her conversations with Nellie to me, during which valuable life advice and perspective-adjusting guidance was imparted, and I found myself learning and growing more and more as a person from what Shauna shared with me from those conversations/their beautiful and close relationship. I could see they were very much alike, so I wanted to get to know Nellie better for myself. We eventually spoke directly on the phone, and it was such a nice experience for me that we moved on to calling each other and having long chats. I feel so fortunate to have known her personally. Nellie's advice to "just enjoy, enjoy, enjoy" is deeply wise on many levels. I have incorporated that advice into my daily living, parenting, teaching and I feel it has been a great gift in my life to have known this very special woman-that's certainly the case for having known her her beautiful daughter, Shelley, her son in law Meyer and her extraordinary grandchildren, Jordan and Emily, in addition to her beautiful granddaughter (and her wonderful husband, Aaron). Nellie, you will always live on in the sparkling moments of life, and we promise to honour your memory and spirit by continuing to enjoy, enjoy, enjoy. I extend my family's most sincere condolences to her siblings, daughters and families at this time. - Posted by: Nancy Kopman (Friend) on: Dec 13, 2025