Irena Hagel
July 11th, 2020
Irena Hagel (nee Krenzel) rejoined her beloved husband Clement at their place of eternal rest at the age of 102 on July 11, 2020.
Irena was born in Carbon, Alberta on November 18, 1917, daughter of Eva and Anton Krenzel. Irena lived in the Acme, Crossfield, Irricana, Beiseker and Innisfail areas during her 102 years. In 1939, Irena married Clement Hagel of Beiseker and they had four children, Ivan, Alan, Emagene and Neil.
Irena was predeceased by her husband Clement (1955), grandson Jamie (1984), son Neil (1990), son Alan (2008), son Ivan (2017), Emagene's husband Larry (2010), Alan's wife Rita (2014) and the recent passing of her sister Esther Koester (July 1, 2020).
Irena is survived by her daughter Emagene Selzler, and grandchildren Shauna Hill (Graham) and Michelle Klein (Keith); her daughter-in-law Kathy Hagel and grandchildren Michael Hagel (Nicole), Aaron Hagel (Peppi) and Trevor Hagel (Nicole); Alan’s children - Dallas Hagel (Angela), Scott Hagel (Debra) and Alana Gibson (Alastair); Neil’s wife Donna Sherwood (Tim) and grandchildren Kori Kinstlich (Gonen), Laurel Pardy (Darren), Thomas Hagel, and Robert Hagel. In addition, Irena leaves 17 Great-Grandchildren, numerous nieces, numerous nephews and many friends.
Irena worked tirelessly on the farm before and after Clement’s passing and in 1973, she moved off of the farm and moved into Beiseker. At that time, Irena enjoyed bus trips, the Golden Age Centre, working at the Visitor Information Booth, Saturday night card games and being an active member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
A private ceremony will take place due to COVID. Irena will be interred in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Beiseker.
Messages:
Emagene and family, I'm very sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I recall her gentle, quiet manner, her soft laugh and always giving her full 'presence' as she communicated with those around her. She seemed to teach me to be more patient even in my early years in Beiseker. I know you treasure so many warm memories as she lived out her story on this earth. As you reflect, may you now be blessed by those memories. Our prayers are with you at this time. ~Sharon and Ron Hagel
Emagene, so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. She was a very strong lady who endured many hardships and rose above them all....a grand lady indeed! I have many fond memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Cecile and Herb Boehm
Emagene, we were very sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. What a beautiful long life she had. She will be missed. Our most sincere condolences, (cousin) Jim & Brenda.
Emagene, Dallas, Scott, Alana and families, our sincere sympathies to you all. We will always remember your Mom and Grandma as a wonderful neighbour during the years we spent in Beiseker. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
My sincerest condolences to the family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Michael, I am so very sorry to read of your grandmother's passing. Sounds like she had a happy and fulfilling life, surrounded by her family. Praying for you all. Love to Nicole, Connor, Myah and Noah. Love you all.
Condolences to Irena’s Family My mom, Lil McElroy, enjoyed the time they spent together at the local seniors groups, bus trips, later as they “retired” to Airdrie they would do activities, play cards & do senior shopping days Scott & Alana, remember you gramma always Kind regards Janice Culp
Dallas, Scott, Alana and families. Very sorry for your loss. The Paul Berreth Family
My deepest condolences to all of you , my thoughts and prayers are with you .
My condolences to the Hagel families. God Bless
My sincere condolence to you Emagene & your family. It has been a pleasure to have gotten to know your mom. She was a beautiful person. I will miss her as I know you will even more. The consolation is that she is in a better place with no more suffering. My prayers are with you. God bless.