Obituaries

TONHAUSER, Agnes - Updated Service Information

August 29, 1932 - December 2, 2022

Celebration of Life Open House, Saturday, May 27, 2023, from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, at the Balmoral Clubhouse, 2365 Stillingfleet Road, Kelowna, BC

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Mom/Oma, Agnes Tonhauser. Agnes was raised in Bad Hall, Austria. At age 22 she followed the love of her life, Josef Tonhauser, to Canada: travelling across the Atlantic in January, arriving at Pier 21 in Halifax, NS, and then travelling by train to Drumheller, AB to meet up with Joe. They were married shortly after she arrived, and in 1957 they moved to Edmonton, AB. In 1972, the family moved to Kelowna, BC, where she always said the mountains, lakes, and orchards reminded her of Austria.

Agnes loved to travel (and besides trips back to Austria, to visit family and friends), she loved to go to Hawaii, Las Vegas, California, Florida, and New York. Agnes and Joe also loved cruising: Alaska, South America, and the Panama Canal were memorable holidays

Agnes was a great cook and loved hosting family and friends from across Canada and Austria (often for extended stays of up to 4 weeks). She took everything in stride and was always calm, cool, and collected. She taught us to love unconditionally, and her passing has left us with a huge void.

Agnes is survived by her children Rosemarie (Doug) Hawkins, Walter (Colleen) and Gary (Sandi); grandchildren Craig, Scott (Heather), Sean; and great-grandchildren Joe, Ben and Will, as well as many friends and relatives in Canada, Austria, and Germany. Sadly, she was predeceased by her husband Joe; sister Berta; brothers-in-law Eduard & Helmut and sister-in-law Rosalia.

A special thanks to Dr Alexandra Thomson; the staff at the Vineyards Residence; as well as Kelowna General Hospital, for their compassion and wonderful care.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation, www.kghfoundation.com.

A private family internment at Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery to lay Anges to rest will be held.
A Celebration of Life is planned for the Spring of 2023 (additional details will follow).

Condolences, photos, and memories may be sent to the family by visiting her obituary page at www.springfieldfuneralhome.com

Link: www.springfieldfuneralhome.com/obituaries/tonhauser-agnes

Condolence Messages

Jun 25, 2023
Dear Rosemary and Family.

So hard to loose your beautiful Mum.

So glad I had the opportunity to meet her and your wonderfully family at Dr Blacks.

Love Helen your Dental Receptionist - Helen Munro
May 12, 2023
Rosemarie , So hard to lose your mom ! Thinking of you and your family, love Laura Enoch your dental hygienist
Feb 15, 2023
Rosemarie, we are so sorry to hear of your Moms passing. Our deepest condolences to you, Doug, your brothers and families. Shelley and Tom Bertuzzi - Shelley Cookson Bertuzzi
Dec 15, 2022
To The Tonhauser Family

Our sincere Sympathy.

We have loving Memories with Agnes, we met first at the Cathechismus classes for the children, in 1976. And now the last few years we enjoyed going together over all the wonderful Weihnachtsdekorationen on the Tree----from long ago.

Thank you Agnes for the friendship for so many years.

We miss you

Hildegard Sauter (Balmoral) and family - Hildegard Sauter (Karl).
Dec 13, 2022
Rosemarie, Doug & family, your mom was such a beautiful person. It was always so pleasant to see you two together and say a few words. I was really fond of her right from your wedding. Cherish your memories. - Wayne Duchart
Dec 12, 2022
Rosemarie, Doug & family. We are so sorry for your loss. Thank you for trusting Agnes in our care. Agnes had a ready smile and a warm heart. She loved you all so deeply and it was our privilege to get to know the matriarch of your family and you as well.

May your love and memories bring comfort to you all.

Jenelle Hynes, Community Relations Manager, The Vineyards Residence - Jenelle Hynes
Dec 11, 2022
Gary and family we are saddened by your loss, take comfort in the fact that she lived a happy full life. Thinking of you at this sad time.

Mike and Ev Kroschinsky - Mike Kroschinsky
Dec 11, 2022
My deepest condolences go out to you and your family, your Mom was a beautiful, kind and generous lady. My parents spent a lot of good times with yours and made so many great memories over the years. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. I know you will cherish all of the wonderful memories that were made. - Aimee (Sargenia) & Dan Schlosser
Dec 10, 2022
Doug, Rosemarie, Gary, Walter and family, We are so sad to hear of your family losing your mom, grandma and great grandmother. We cherish our times living next door and the wonderful times spent in the summer around Joe and Agnes' pool. They were so welcoming to the neighbourhood children . We miss them both. George and Marlene Byrka - Marlene Byrka
Dec 09, 2022
Gary, Rosemary, Walter and families,

We are so sorry to hear of your mothers passing, she was a true lady who was so compassionate and genuine and she was always good company to be with.

We had not seen her in a while but we often talked about her.

Please accept our sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.

Alan & Joan Thomas.

- Alan & Joan Thomas
Dec 09, 2022
Gary and Family

So sorry to hear of your mother's passing, Agnes was such a kind warm person. We will cherish our fond memories of her and Joe. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.

Dave and Jan Douillard (Dave's Crane) - Dave Douillard
Dec 09, 2022
So sad to hear of Agnes, passing, we did aqua for years together. Margie Henri
Dec 09, 2022
Gary and Sandi, this is such a sorrowful time. To you and the rest of the family, my most sincere condolences at your great loss. I hope you can get some comfort in your recollections and wonderful memories of Agnes. With much love, Kat Lewis - Kat Lewis
Dec 08, 2022
Rosemarie ,Doug and boys I was saddened to learn the news of Agnes passing. Her smile and wit will be missed by everyone. Keep those warm memories of her close to your heart they will always bring a smile to your face. She will truly be missed

Jean Lanoue

- J Lanoue
Dec 08, 2022
Dear Rosemarie, I’m thinking of you, especially during this sad time. Your mother’s life was much richer with you in it. I so enjoyed our bus trip where we met and lots of fun …good memories afterwards. Balmoral will miss her bright and friendly smile. Sending hugs to help mend your broken heart.

Michaela Brayton
Dec 08, 2022
Rosemarie, Doug and family.

My deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your Mom.

- Lynne Gilbert
Dec 08, 2022
Rosemarie, Doug and Families

We are deeply saddened to learn of Agnes’s passing.

Thinking of you during this difficult time. - Norm and Adrienne Hunchuk
Dec 08, 2022
Gary and family , Mike and I send our deepest condolences to you all for the loss of your great mom. keep her in your heart and remember all the good Memories as I am sure there are lots hugs to you Gary - Bernice Boutin
Dec 08, 2022
Dear Rosemarie, Doug and Families. So sad to hear to hear of your beautiful Mum's passing. My thoughts are with you. Helen (From the Dr. Blacks office) - Helen
Dec 08, 2022
Dear Rosemarie, Doug and Family,

We were so so sorry to hear about dear Agnes. I always enjoyed our chats in the office. She was such a sweet lady. Thinking of you all at this time.

Patty and Cam McIntosh
Dec 08, 2022
To Agnes’s Family

We were so sorry to read this today. We have such fond memories of both your parents from their Crawford days.

They always welcomed our kids to their backyard pool. Your Mom would always ask about the kids whenever we met her around town.

Our deepest condolences, she was such a lovely lady.

John and Janie Kakuno and Family - Janie Kakuno
Dec 07, 2022
Rosemarie, Walter, Gary and families. So very sorry to hear of your lovely Moms passing. She was the most wonderful lady and we have so many fond memories from when we met you all. She will be sadly missed. Sending you all our deepest condolences. Julie Hamer and Anne Snelson - Julie (Snelson) Hamer
Dec 07, 2022
Rosemarie, Doug, Scott, Craig, Sean, Gary, Walter, and families,

My heart is heavy at your loss. Agnes holds such a special place in my heart; a 3rd 'grandmother' in my life. I feel so fortunate to have lived next door to such a sweet and generous neighbour who was always there as I grew up. I have countless memories of summer fun and learning to swim in her pool. She has left a great legacy in you all. Sending love. - Briana Hokazono
Dec 07, 2022
We are so sorry to hear of Agnes passing. We have many wonderful memories of the boys at school & also of your mother here at Balmoral. Thinking of you. - Heather & peter
Dec 07, 2022
Rosemarie and family, so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. We did aqua fit together in Balmoral and had many of laughs. She was a lovely lady. Cherish all your memories they will help you in this time of sadness. - Juanita & Doug Dymond
Dec 07, 2022
Rosemarie and Family, sending heartfelt condolences to you. Agnus was a joy to know, always loved talking with her. She had a huge heart and was interested in everyone and everything. Twyla Murdoch - Twyla Murdoch
Dec 07, 2022
Agnes was a surrogate grandmother for so many Crawford children; beloved by all for her kindness and generosity. The backyard swimming pool became the gathering place for neighbours to meet, laugh and bond. Our love for Agnes is deep. We send our most heart felt condolences to everyone in her family. Agnes' legacy and loving spirit lives on in each one of you. - Nicki and Roger Hokazono
Dec 07, 2022
Rosemarie & families

So sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. Agnes was such a lovely lady and enjoyed knowing her in Balmoral. May God comfort you all at this sad time.

Hugs Mary & Gordon Deadmarsh, Balmoral
Dec 07, 2022
RoseMarie,Doug and family

So very sorry to hear your sad news, your Mom was one in a million, she had the biggest heart and I have so many great memories of all our great walks all over the hills in Crawford, we solved many of the worlds problems with our conversations.

I will always treasure our times together. John and Wendy Barker - John and Wendy Barker
Dec 07, 2022
Rosemarie, Doug and family. Our sincere sympathy to all of you in your loss. Agnes was a lovely person,upbeat and positive and I always enjoyed her company. Our hearts and thoughts are with you in this sad time.

Reggie & Ed Wingerter - Reggie Wingerter
Dec 07, 2022
Rosemarie, Doug and family.

Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. Your Mom will be truly missed.

Nancy & Ralph Wirachowsky - Nancy Wirachowsky
Dec 07, 2022
Rosemarie, Doug and Family. Our thoughts are with you during this time. - Kerry and Nora Solinsky
Dec 07, 2022
Rosemarie thinking of you and your beautiful family at this sad time . It’s so hard to lose your mom ! she is gone but not forgotten,she has a wonderful legacy.

Love Laura your dental hygienist
Dec 07, 2022
Dear Rosemarie and family, Dwight and I send our deepest condolences for the loss of your lovely Mom. - Liane