CORNEA
Agnes Annie Cornea (née: Schenher) aged 94 years of Moose Jaw, SK, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 22nd, 2025.
She was predeceased by her parents, Michael and Margaret Schenher, and step-mother, Theresa; sisters, brothers and in-laws: Frances and Joe Ortman, Catherine and Jack Seis, Margaret and Earl Johnson, Caroline Schenher, Helen and John Frycz, Ernest and Vivian Schenher, Michael Schenher, Edward Schenher, and Irene McLellan; and step-sister, Martha and Michael Schoenborn; father of her children, Booker Cornea; and in-laws: Phyllis and Ivan Chubb, John and Peter Cornea. Agnes is survived by her children: Kenneth (Tracy) Cornea, Phyllis (Kim) Hoffman, Patricia (Kevin) McCaig, Arnold (Nichole) Cornea, and Michelle Le Heiget; grandchildren: Booker Cornea (Roberta Kotowich) and great-grandchildren Berlin, Cypress, and Geneva, Natasha Cornea (Gish Abeyratne) and great-granddaughter Elowyn, Daniel McCaig, Chris McCaig (Cara Cooper), Nicholas (Heather) McCaig, Zane McCaig, Nicholas (Jessie) Cornea and great-grandchildren Porter and Rhenn, Anastasia Cornea, Dante Cornea, Jean Le Heiget, Stéphane Le Heiget, Daniel Le Heiget, and their father Raymond Le Heiget; in-laws: Ileen Yates, Rosemary Schenher, Rose Schenher, John McLellan, Mary and Earle Ruggles, Jean and Donna Cornea; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Agnes was born on May 21st, 1930, on the farm near Glasnevin, SK. She remained in the area until she wed Booker Cornea in July 1951 and moved to their farm in the Briercrest/Drinkwater, SK area in 1953. Together on the farm they raised 5 children: Kenneth, Phyllis, Patricia, Arnold, and Michelle, and made a life for themselves. In 1988, Agnes moved into Moose Jaw where she lived until the time of her passing.
Agnes cherished both her family and her faith foremost and spent most of her life in service to others. She was an active parent who spent over 30 years making school lunches, baking virtually all our meals from scratch, sewing our clothes, running kids to different sporting or band activities, all while putting in a big garden that included canning all our winter preserves and helping on the farm when needed. During the next stage in life, she participated in many activities including bowling, lawn bowling, scrabble tournaments, cards, square dancing, golfing, gardening, quilting, travelling, visiting with friends and family, and volunteering with St Joseph’s Church CWL, Meals on Wheels, Home Care phoning, and various seniors' homes. Her memory will live on with her family, friends, and the many lives she touched.
The family would like to thank the staff at both The Bentley and West Park Crossing, as well as the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital in Moose Jaw and Lafleche Health Center.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, April 25th, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at St Joseph’s Church, 1064 3rd Ave NW in Moose Jaw. Father Adelberto Lillo will be the presiding celebrant and a private family interment will take place at Sunset Cemetery. A Prayer Service will be held on Thursday, April 24th, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at Moose Jaw Funeral Home. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Agnes’ name may be made to The Moose Jaw Humane Society, 1755 Stadacona St W, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 1Z3. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Andrew Pratt, Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www.moosejawfuneralhome.com
