1927 ~ Agnes Heringer ~ 2019
Posted: April 24th, 2019Agnes Mary Anne Heringer of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Calvin Heringer, passed away on Friday, April 19th, 2019 at the age of 91 years. She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Richard (Liz) Heringer, David (Patti) Heringer, Shirley Klaudt and Don (Melanie) Heringer; her grandchildren, Keri Ann, Robert, Sarah, Rachael (Kyle), Stephen, Liam, Cassandra, Vanessa, Michelle, Mark (Jody), Jason (Rhonda), Justin (Kim), Jamie (Vanessa), and Callie; great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Jordan, Cherise, Austin, Cohan, Morgan, William, Lila, Nora, Emma, Ashton, Harlow, Ashton, Evan, Amanda, Marrik, Cannon, Jessica, Nash, Janisa, and Mia; great-great grandchildren, Charolette, Kyrie and Kaide; two brothers, Charles (Lyla) Herbst and Robert (Charlotte) Herbst; sisters-in-law, Janet Herbst and Melody Herbst; as well as many nieces and nephews. Agnes was predeceased by her loving husband, Calvin; parents, John and Gladys Herbst; brothers, Frank, Ed, and Aubry; sisters, Delores and Magdalene; and numerous brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Agnes was born at Foremost, Alberta on May 29, 1927. She received most of her education at Hoping School, then came to Medicine Hat and attended Garbutt Business College. She then went to work at Maple Leaf Milling Co. and then at Dominion Fruit Co. She met the love of her life Calvin Heringer and they were married May 30, 1949. After her marriage she worked for lawyer W.D. Gow and lawyers, Niblock & Stone. She also worked at the Co-op store for many years until her retirement. She enjoyed cooking, baking, dancing and playing cards with their many friends. Her family, and especially her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, were the most important to her. Agnes will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved her.
Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5, on Friday, April 26th, 2019 from 6:00 to 6:55 pm and from 8:00 to 9:00 pm or at HOLY FAMILY PARISH, 1451 Strachan Road SE, MEDICINE HAT, AB T1B 4V3 on Saturday, April 27th from 1:00 to 1:55 pm. Vigil Rites (Prayers) will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL on Friday, April 26th, 2019 at 7:00 pm. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at HOLY FAMILY PARISH on Saturday, April 27th, 2019, at 1:00 pm. A Private Family Interment will follow in the Roman Catholic Section at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Agnes’ memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 220, 6223 – 2 Street SE, Calgary, AB T2H 1J5. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Agnes Heringer. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, “The Chapel in the Park” #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 www.saamis.com inquiry@saamis.com Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd.
Thinking of you all at such a sad time.
Your mother and grandmother will always have a special place in my heart. She was as beautiful on the inside as well as on the outside. She always had a lovely smile and always had kind words to say. Hugs to you all. Joanne Tuchscherer