Imhof, Agnes Berdina

Agnes Berdina Imhof (née Carrigan), age 97, passed peacefully into the loving embrace of Our Lord on June 13, 2026.

Born on February 27, 1929, in Westville, Nova Scotia, Canada, Berdina was the daughter of Alphonsus Carrigan Sr. and Agnes Jane Hayden (born MacKinnon). Born of humble Scottish and Irish descent, she was raised among a proud Carrigan family whose roots were deeply tied to the coal mines, farms, and merchant traditions of Pictou and Antigonish Counties. Her Irish ancestors emigrated from Carrick-on-Suir, on the Tipperary-Waterford border of Ireland, while her Scottish heritage traced through the Highland clans of Nova Scotia. Those humble beginnings helped shape the resilience, faith, work ethic, and devotion to family that defined her throughout her life.

Following her marriage in 1957 to Charles “Chuck” Imhof, a player for the Westville Miners baseball team, Berdina immigrated to the United States, where she became a proud first-generation American and remained deeply patriotic throughout her life while always cherishing her Canadian roots. A devout Roman Catholic, Berdina lived her faith daily through prayer, compassion, and devotion. Her unwavering trust in God sustained her through life’s joys and challenges and served as an enduring example to her family and friends. Her special devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary remained a source of comfort and strength throughout her life.

Berdina was preceded in death by her beloved husband of many years, Charles Frederick Imhof Sr., who passed away in 2015. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Cora Lee Imhof; her son, Eric Joseph Imhof; her sister, Margaret Carrigan; her sister and brother-in-law, Anne and Don Rice; her brother and sister-in-law, Alphonsus and Helen Carrigan; her brother-in-law Tom Hayden, and her sisters-in-law, Rosmond Brunner, Sophia Uncapher, and Barbara Cobbett.

She is survived by her loving daughter, Cindy Ann Eggers; her son, Charles Frederick Imhof Jr., and his wife, Maria (née Capasso); her son, Kirk Anthony Imhof, and his husband, David Bolus; her son, Dr. Carl Imhof, and his wife, Tracey (née Hill); and her sister, Mary Hayden (née Carrigan).

Berdina was the cherished grandmother of Casey Hardin (husband Billy Hardin), Kelly Eggers, Danny Eggers, Eric Eggers (husband Chenchen Mao), Nicole Imhof, Esq. (fiancé Eli Aday), Jennifer Imhof, Charlie Imhof, Coramei Imhof, and Kai Imhof.

She was the proud great-grandmother of Brody Hardin, Bryce Hardin, Brewer Hardin, and Brendan Hardin. She also looked forward with great joy to the arrival of her first great-great-grandchild, the expectant child of Brendan Hardin and Maelynn Davie.

Berdina also leaves behind numerous beloved nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends, all of whom were touched by her kindness, generosity, and genuine interest in their lives.

To her family, Berdina was a source of strength, wisdom, and unconditional love. Though barely five feet tall and seldom weighing more than 110 pounds, she possessed a strength of character that far exceeded her physical stature. Through life’s hardships, losses, illnesses, and challenges, she endured with remarkable courage, determination, resilience, and faith. Guided by her love of family and unwavering trust in God, she faced adversity with grace and perseverance, earning the admiration of all who knew her.

Yet her life was defined by far more than the challenges she faced. It was filled with laughter, love, friendship, family gatherings, cherished memories, and the simple joys of everyday life. She took great pride in her children and grandchildren, delighted in the accomplishments of each new generation, and found happiness in the company of those she loved. Her long life was a testament to faith, family, love, and devotion to those she held dear.

While her passing leaves an immeasurable void, her legacy lives on in the family she nurtured, the values she instilled, and the seeds of faith she planted in the hearts of her children, grandchildren, and all who were blessed to know her.

As Catholics, we take comfort and place our hope in Christ’s promise of eternal life. We commend Berdina to the loving mercy of God, praying that she may now enjoy the fullness of His presence and be reunited with her beloved husband, son, daughter, and all those who have gone before her in faith, trusting in His promise of resurrection and the communion of saints.

Services:

Funeral Mass
Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis
4431 Lindell Blvd.
St. Louis, Missouri 63108

June 23^rd, 2026, 10:00 AM Mass

Visitation
Kutis Funeral Home
5255 Lemay Ferry Road
St. Louis, Missouri 63129
(314) 894-4500

June 22^nd, 2026, 4 PM – 7 PM

Please remember Berdina in your prayers and offer a prayer for the repose of her soul:

“Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.”

Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.