Agnes Mary Stevens
September 10, 1927 – January 17, 2018

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother and sister, Agnes Mary (nee Kisil) Stevens of Carmel, SK, at Humboldt District Hospital, Humboldt, SK, at the age of 90 years.  She embraced God’s hug and was taken to Heaven on Wednesday, January 17, 2018, surrounded by her loving family.  Agnes, the eldest of four children, was born on September 10, 1927, to Harry and Anna (nee Remenda) Kisil, at Carmel.  Agnes lived her entire life in Carmel in the same yard as her parents.  In 1948, she graduated from LaBelle School of Beauty Culture & Barbering in Saskatoon, SK.  Agnes worked for a short time and in the late 1950’s, took a trip to Sudbury, ON, to visit her cousins.  Through her cousins, she obtained a job at the United Cigar Store, and met her future husband Arthur “Archie” Stevens.  Agnes and Archie returned to Saskatchewan and were married on November 9, 1963, in Holy Trinity Church (Bruno Farms), in the Bruno district.  Together they settled in the same yard as Agnes’ parents, and began farming together for the next 30+ years.  They had a small mixed farm operation – cattle, chickens, geese and turkeys.  Agnes and Archie began selling eggs to Humboldt and area customers, which they did for most of their farming career.  On September 1, 1970, to much of everyone’s surprise, Agnes gave birth to their daughter Doreen.  Agnes and Archie did not tell anyone that Agnes was expecting a baby, other than her parents.  Agnes was a very hard worker, having huge gardens – one in Carmel and one at the farm.  She always looked forward to the spring so she could get her garden and flowers started.  Agnes had a green thumb for sure – she could nurse any plant back to life.  She made large amounts of preserves to ensure that there was enough on hand for the winter.  Agnes enjoyed cooking and baking, and was always ready to make a meal for any of her visitors.  Agnes is survived by her daughter, Doreen (Brad Bernauer) of Humboldt, SK; sister, Mary Kisil of Saskatoon, SK; two brothers:  Roman Kisil of New Westminster, BC, and Edward Kisil of Saskatoon, SK, and their families.  She is also survived by sisters-in-law:   Violet Wirta and Lucy Harasymchuk, both of Sudbury, ON, and Lily Ryan of Vancouver, BC.  Agnes was predeceased by her husband, Archie Stevens (1995); mother, Anna (nee Remenda) Kisil (1977); father, Harry Kisil (1990); parents-in-law, John and Margaret Stevens; brothers-in-law:  Ernie Stevens, Peter Kozak, Eugene Wirta, Philip Ryan, Steve Harasymchuk, and Joe Bruno; and by sisters-in-law:  Irene Kozak and Vivian Stevens.   The Prayer Service for Agnes was held at Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel, Humboldt, on Monday, January 22, 2018, at 7:30 p.m., led by Fr. Isidore Dziadyk, OSBM, Fr. Mykola Romanets, and Fr. Demetrius Wasylyniuk, OSB.  The Funeral Mass was offered at All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Church, Humboldt, on Tuesday, January 23, 2018, at 10:00 a.m., celebrated by Most Rev. Bryan Bayda, C.Ss.R., Fr. Mykola Romanets, Fr. Isidore Dziadyk, OSBM, and Fr. Demetrius Wasylyniuk, OSB.  The crossbearer was Cyril Senko.  Pallbearers were Murray Freistadt, Bill Remenda, Leonard Kozak, Daniel Kozak, Christopher Kozak, and Joe Zimmerman.  Interment followed at All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery.  Memorial donations may be directed to either the Heart and Stroke Foundation (1738 Quebec Avenue, Unit 26, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 1V9) or Sask. Abilities Orthopaedics (2310 Louise Avenue, Saskatoon, SK, S7J 2C7).

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