BORN

1935

DIED

2018

Karen Labinger Obituary

February 17, 1935 - January 20, 2018 Karen Rita (Mucha)Labinger 02/17/35-01/20/18 Beloved Mother,Grandmother,Sister,Daughter, and Aunt.Born in the Bronx NY,raised her family in Los Angeles before moving to Portland Oregon 33 years ago. Former Regional President of NCJW,a wonderful Artist and a piller of her local Jewish Community through her Synagogue Havurah Shalom. Karen is Survived by her Son Jason, her Grandchildren Ezra and Asher, her Nieces Cyma and Sidney, and her Nephew Adam. She was also the Mother to Steven who passed in 1981. Services will held @ Mt. Sinai Hollywood Hills 5950 Forest Lawn Dr. Los Angeles CA 90068 800-600-0076. In lieu of Flowers, please consider a donation to Congregation Havurah Shalom 825 NW 18th Ave. Portland Oregon 97209 503-248-4662.

Published by Los Angeles Times on Jan. 23, 2018.
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Karen was a very special friend of mine for over 30 years. Many many fun times. Great times spending weekends at the beach, and even camping once, in our younger days. I miss her so much already.

Sandra Gray

February 3, 2018

My sincere condolences to the family at this difficult time. May you find comfort in the many wonderful memories of your loved one. May our Heavenly Father keep you strong and bless you.

Gracie

January 29, 2018

I loved Karen. She was an inspiration to me and served on the board of NCJW while I was president to help me out. She also sat by my mother's side daily while she was dying, the only person to do so and she didn't even know her that well. It was unbelievably kind. I will miss seeing her smiling face.

Leslye Epstein

January 27, 2018

Karen has been my friend since we were assigned roommates on the 1990 Federation trip to Israel. I will miss her dearly.

Lynne Hamilton

January 24, 2018

Though I knew Karen only a short while, her spirit, enthusiasm, friendliness and joy of living will long remain a memory. My condolences to family and longtime friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mimi Miller

January 24, 2018

I'll miss Karen, and I know she will be missed by so many of us in Portland. She was one of the most welcoming people I've known and always genuinely glad to see you.

Bonni Goldberg

January 24, 2018

Karen was such a character and always added a spark and warmth to any gathering. I was in book group with her for many years and we also studied together at Neveh Shalom in Rabbi Stampfer s classes. I will really miss her. Sincere condolences to family and friends.
Mary Goldhammer

Mary Goldhammer

January 23, 2018

So sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. Please know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many individuals who truly care about you. May the God who supplies endurance and comfort grant you peace. (Psalms 94:19)

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