AGNES CAROLINE MARTINI

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AGNES CAROLINE MARTINI It is with sadness that the family of Agnes Martini announce her passing on January 18, 2016, at the age of 92 years. Agnes will be deeply missed by her sisters, Bernice Pheifer, Rose Cound; her nieces, Gwen Howe, Janice Fotheringham (George); her nephews, Glen Pfeifer, Henly Pheifer (Arlene), John Pheifer (Tracy), Garen Pheifer, Bruce Martini and Ken Martini (Shelley). She is also survived by several great-nieces and nephews. Agnes was predeceased by her siblings, Anton, Peter, Leona, Casimer and Helen; her brother-in-law Henry Pheifer; nephews, Brian Caffelle and Douglas Howe. Agnes left the family home on the farm in Brokenhead, Manitoba as a young woman. She made her home and her life in East Kildonan and was a pioneer in business. She took up hairdressing and soon opened her tiny salon, Martini's House of Beauty on Henderson Highway, while living in a small suite behind the shop. Later she changed from hairdressing to hardware and worked at the well known neighbourhood business of Kildonan Hardware. Eventually she took over the business and worked for well over 40 years. When she decided to retire at the age of 87, Kildonan Hardware was the last independently owned hardware store in Winnipeg. Agnes was an interesting, helpful and memorable person to everyone who met her during her working years. To her family, Agnes was a unique and independent lady who loved the outdoors, wildlife, gardening and berry picking. Over many decades, she enjoyed her cottages, first at Grand Marais and later at Brereton Lake, and most especially her little log cabin at Seven Sisters Falls. Agnes loved her many dogs and was always accompanied by at least one when enjoying these retreats most weekends and holidays. She was kind enough to share these special places with the Pheifer family who enjoyed many good times during the summers. Bernice and Henry always included her in family gatherings and Agnes was a huge part of the lives of her nieces and nephews. True to her desire, she left this world in her own way while feeding her birds in the backyard of her home that she so loved. A Celebration of Life service will be held this Friday, January 29, 2016 at St. Stephen's Anglican Church, 220 Helmsdale Avenue at 10:30 a.m. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Agnes may contribute to an animal shelter of their choice or a charity of your choice. In her memory, please wear a splash of red to celebrate her life. www.seasonsfunerals.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 27, 2016