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BOB NIBLOCK
Born: Jul 10, 1944
Date of Passing: Nov 06, 2024
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryBOB NIBLOCK
On November 6, 2024, Bob passed away peacefully at 80 years old with his wife and sons by his side.
He will be missed by his family, many friends and especially his wife Merna of 59 years, his sons, Tod (Elke) and Troy (Liz) and his four grandchildren, Erik, Annika, Ainsley and Tessa, his sister in-law Linda (Dennis) and brother in-law Dale, nieces, Lisa (David), Layna and Larissa.
Robert William Niblock was born in Toronto on July 10, 1944, the only child of Bill and Edith Niblock. Bill (William) emigrated from Northern Ireland in 1928 and met Edith (Mary) when they both worked in Toronto. The family moved to Boissevain, Manitoba in 1952 when they purchased the Queen’s Hotel and later moved to Winnipeg in 1959.
Bob grew up with a great love of reading and history from his father and also a deep love of the Romanchuk family homestead in Stead, Manitoba where he spent many days with his mom and grandmother Alexandra and his uncles, Mike and Joe.
Bob attended Kelvin High School and achieved a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Manitoba. Bob started selling new homes in 1968 for Home Development that later became part of Ladco Homes. In 1980 he made the switch to re-sale homes and joined Delbro Real Estate. Merna joined him in the business in 1981. Bob became one of the top real estate salesmen in Winnipeg for the next decade. Bob worked hard to achieve both an FRI Fellow of the Real Estate Institute and a CRA Certified Residential Appraiser designation. In 1995 Royal LePage acquired Delbro and it was during this time that real estate truly became a family business. Tod joined the brokerage in 1991 and Troy in 2002.
Bob and Merna were a real estate team but also had many of the same interests. They were members of the Manitoba Classic & Antique Auto Club, Lord Selkirk AACA and the Fabulous 50’s club. They travelled to car meets in Canada and the USA in their early years in their 1936 Ford and 1951 Lincoln and later followed by their 1947 Mercury convertible and 1965 Mustang convertible.
The Southdale community in Winnipeg and the friends they met in the neighbourhood including lifelong past client friends were very important to them. Summer poolside gatherings at home and entertaining in the British pub he built in his basement would bring back memories for many of his friends.
Bob developed dementia which unfortunately took away most of his ability to be productive on hobbies and collections for the last 10 years but his vision of a restored barn, perfect for family get-togethers, will live on for future generations.
Thanks to the care team at Riverview Health Centre 2C for helping Bob the last two years.
A Celebration of Life will be held in Winnipeg at Green Acres Funeral Home, Hwy. #1 East at Navin Road, Wednesday, November 20 at 2:00 p.m. A funeral service by Fr. Taras Udod will be held in Stead, Manitoba at St. John’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Saturday, November 23 at 11:30 a.m. interment to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 16, 2024, Nov 16, 2024
Condolences & Memories (11 entries)
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Dear Merna and family I want to express my sincere condolences in connection with Bob's death. Although we never met, it affects me. I have been very thankful for all the Christmas letters, You have sent me. I hope we can continue. Love klavs - Posted by: Søren Klavs Nørtoft (I'm a far cousin of Merna) on: Jun 27, 2025
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Bob was our go to realtor. He was never pushy, but would point out the positive aspects and the areas of concern of a home. We appreciated his honesty. He was truly a pleasure to work with him. Great memories. Michel & Elaine - Posted by: Elaine Landry (Client) on: Dec 15, 2024
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I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. My deepest condolences to you Merna and your family. I have many fond memories of all of us in our younger party days. Take care of yourselves and cherish your own memories. - Posted by: Alice French (friend) on: Nov 24, 2024
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Our deepest condolences to Merna and family. We are so saddened to hear of Bobs illness and sudden passing. We always enjoyed connecting to Merna and Bob at family occasions and are particularly proud of how he took care of his dear Uncle Joe and Uncle Mike. He and Merna kept the homestead beautifully restored, for his family to enjoy for generations. I know he was always very passionate and proud of his family. Rest in peace dear Bob. Love Diane and Emile. - Posted by: Diane and Emile Robert (Third cousin) on: Nov 19, 2024
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To Merna and Family. Look back fondly on all the times we spent together. Dinners, barbeques, parties, cruises and shows with the Fabulous 50's Ford Club and the Lord Selkirk AACA. Then there was our two week trip to Cuba, taking in the sights of Havana and the Tropicana Night Club. Where did the rum go? Then it was on to fun, sun, sailing and walking the beach in Varadero. Rest easy Bob. - Posted by: Larry D'Argis & Rose Marie Prall-D'Argis (Friend, Fabulous 50's Ford Club, Lord Selkirk AACA) on: Nov 17, 2024
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Merna, Tod & Troy, I send my heartfelt condolences to you. We had a lot of fun together over the years in our own British pub & at the medieval feast in our basement, as well as parties at your house. Rod passed away 2 years ago, but I know that he & Bob are having a drink together in that big British pub in the sky. - Posted by: Christine Ward (Friend) on: Nov 17, 2024
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So sorry to hear of Bob's passing; he was a pleasure to work with, always positive, always smiling, full of life and knowledge/experience that he shared willingly with anyone in need of...just a good guy!! - Posted by: Glenn Ponomarenko (Former working colleague in real estate) on: Nov 16, 2024
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A well respected real-estate icon. Bob will be missed by all whom had the pleasure of crossing his path. Thank you to Tod & Troy for carrying on your families legacy. Merna,, I’m so very sorry for your loss. May your amazing memories sustain you all now and always - Tracy McLachlan C21 Bachman & Associates - Posted by: Tracy McLachlan (Real -estate college ) on: Nov 16, 2024
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Merna, Tod, Troy, and Family. May the many great memories help you at this difficult time. - Posted by: Ken Trinkl (Previous Neighbour and Realtor) on: Nov 16, 2024
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Merna, Todd, Troy & family. So sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. Our thoughts are with you at this most difficult time. Bill & Karen Shanski. - Posted by: Bill & Karen Shanski (Friends. ( Real Estate )) on: Nov 16, 2024
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I remember Bob from Earl Grey school and Kelvin, and classes together at University. Always a cool guy, a Car Guy! - Posted by: Brian KLYM (friend & school) on: Nov 16, 2024