Agnes Eyrikson (nee Letkeman)
1933 – 2021
On Thursday, November 4, 2021, Agnes passed away peacefully at Boundary Trails Health Centre, at the age of 88.
Agnes is lovingly remembered by her granddaughter, Chelsea (Darren), great grandson, Griffin, sister, Margaret, brother, Johnny (Linda), step-son, Eric (Jackie) and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by husband, Otto Eyrikson in 1996, husband, Pat Hynes in 1979, three sons, Garry, Wayne and Joseph, one daughter, Shirley-Ann, three sisters, Helen, Anne and Mary and four brothers, Peter, Jake, Diedrich and Isaac.
Agnes was born January 18, 1933 in the Village of Osterwick, MB. She married Pat Hynes in 1955 in Shilo, MB. With Pat in the military, they moved to the east coast and later settled in Vernon, BC. There, she enjoyed her job at a Chinese restaurant and always had a love for Chinese food. After Pat’s passing, Agnes returned to Manitoba and reconnected with Otto, who she first met in her teenage years while hoeing sugar beets. They were married in 1980 and resided in Walhalla, ND. After Otto’s passing she moved back to BC to be closer to her son, Garry and his family. Agnes returned to Manitoba in 2013 where she resided until her passing. Agnes enjoyed travelling to see family and friends, attend bingo and many family reunions. It brought her great joy to spend time with Chelsea and Griffin.
A private service with interment at the Walhalla Cemetery.