Agnes Maria Muyres
September 28, 1935 – October 30, 2015

The passing of Mrs. Agnes Maria (nee Nienaber) Muyres of Middle Lake, SK, (and formerly of Humboldt, SK) occurred at Bethany Pioneer Village, Middle Lake, on Friday, October 30, 2015.  She was 80 years of age.  Agnes was born on September 28, 1935, to Henry and Maria (nee Niekamp) Nienaber in Humboldt.  The second of 12 children, she was raised on the family farm halfway between Annaheim and St. Gregor, SK.  After attending Harvest School, Agnes worked for various families in the area.  Later, she lived in Macklin where she studied and worked at the hospital under the direction of the Franciscan Sisters of St. Elizabeth.  In 1957, Agnes returned to St. Gregor and on October 9th that year she married Richard Muyres, which was the beginning of a 57 year union.  Together, they raised four children, Gerard, Eugene, Valerie and Brenda.  In 1972, Agnes went to work at St. Mary’s Villa, where she was employed until 1975.  From there, she went on to further her education in the field of remedial massage, first starting her practice casually at home.  As demand increased she moved her business into St. Gregor, where she practiced until 1987 when, due to health reasons, she was forced to retire.  Over the years, Agnes helped many people with her treatments and, even today, many people remember her for the pain relief she provided.  Agnes was an active member of the community.  She was involved in catering groups, the St. Gregor Community Club, and the CWL, both in St. Gregor and Humboldt.  In 1988, Agnes and Richard moved to Humboldt.  Agnes joined a German singing group and the German Heritage Society.  Agnes and Richard loved to travel and visited many places in Canada, the United States, and overseas.  Agnes was also talented at sewing, knitting, and crocheting, making many afghans, mittens, slippers, and sweaters for her children and grandchildren.  In 2010, Agnes and Richard moved to Caleb Village in Humboldt, a place Agnes really enjoyed.  Due to failing health, Agnes soon moved to Bethany Pioneer Village in Middle Lake, where she resided until her passing.  It was her family who were closest to her heart.  Agnes enjoyed visiting with her brothers and sisters and speaking low German, but her real enjoyment was seeing her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She attended many baptisms, first communions, ball games, dance recitals, graduations, and weddings.  Agnes is survived by her four children, nine grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren:  Gerard (Yvonne) Muyres of Saskatoon and family, Tracy (Angelo) Ginakos and daughter Zoe of Calgary, AB, and Ryan (Dani) Muyres and their children Holden, Harper and Emmett of Meota, SK; Eugene (Colleen) Muyres of St. Gregor, SK, and family Amanda (John) Enns of Watson, SK,  and Sarah Muyres of Lethbridge, AB; Valerie (Allan) Fair of Saskatoon, SK, and family, Jena (Kris) Kurtenbach and children Cadence and Madison of Calgary, AB, and Marla (Stephen) Masters and children Jaxon and Jase of Red Deer, AB; Brenda (Kim) Duerr of Humboldt, SK, and family Derek Duerr of Humboldt, Jessica Duerr (Corey) of Regina, SK, and Chelsea (Richard) Perillat of Humboldt, SK.  She was predeceased by her husband, Richard Muyres (July 15, 2015).  The Prayer Service for Agnes was held at St. Augustine R.C. Church, Humboldt, on Tuesday, November 3, 2015, at 8:00 p.m., led by Janice Dobmeier and organist Darlene Cash.  Scripture readers were Jessica Duerr and Chelsea Duerr Perillat, and the eulogy was delivered by Trent Nienaber.  The Funeral Mass was offered at St. Augustine R.C. Church on Wednesday, November 4, 2015, at 10:00 a.m., concelebrated by Fr. Daniel Muyres, OSB, Fr. Cosmas Epifano, OSB, and Abbot Peter Novecosky, OSB.  Others taking part were:  Amanda Enns, crossbearer; Jessica Duerr and Chelsea Duerr Perillat, scripture readers; Tracy Ginakos and Jena Kurtenbach, intentions; Ryan Muyres and Marla Masters, giftbearers; Dora Kiefer and Mary Moellenbeck, memorial table attendants; and Derek Duerr, urnbearer.  Music ministry was provided by director Loretta Schugmann, organist Dolores Hinz, and the St. Augustine Parish Funeral Choir.  Honorary pallbearers were “all those who shared in Agnes’ life”.  Memorial donations may be directed to Bethany Pioneer Village.

 

This Notice Is Courtesy Of
Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel Humboldt, Saskatchewan
(306-682-4114)