Agnes Bernhardy

Bernhardy, Agnes Age 89, a longtime resident of Albuquerque passed away on Monday, June 18, 2012. She was born in Prairie View, Kansas, to Ed and Margaret VanKooten; the middle of five children. Agnes earned a Masters of Education degree at University of New Mexico in 1988 after raising her children. She used this degree as a substitute teacher for Albuquerque Public Schools, actively volunteering at her church and tutoring adults. Along with her husband she traveled throughout the United States and abroad. They were avid square dancers, not only dancing with the Levis and Lace Club but other communities as well. Agnes enjoyed playing bridge and was a voracious reader. She is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Howard and their daughter, Gayle; sister, Bernice Rus; brother, Bruce VanKooten. She is survived by sister, Alma Anema; brother, Paul VanKooten; son, Gary D. Bernhardy and wife, Lin of Darien, CT; daughter, April D. Martinez and husband, Benny of Albuquerque; two grandsons, Eric Martinez; Cody Martinez and fiancee, Martha Beltran; two Great-grandchildren, Elijah and Lexia Martinez; many nephews and nieces. Cremation has occurred. A memorial service will be held at Chelwood Christian Reformed Church, Albuquerque, NM on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Joe Kamphuis officiating. Daniels Family Funeral Services
7601 Wyoming Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
505-821-0010