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Ann and Pauline
July 18, 2007
Rosalie,
YOU were always the "wind beneath his wings"! We admire your incredible strength.
Pam Ridgway
July 17, 2007
Dear Rosalie and of all the family, I attended Tibor's memorial today and was so deeply affected. Meeting and working with Tibor in 1983 at those very beginning times of Persephone Theatre meant a lot to me. He was a luminous presence at a dark time in my life. I also want to say how I remember and cherish the memories of "coffee times" with you at Grandma Lee's. I'd like to add some words of Shakespeare as I think of vibrant, wild and zany, passionate, and sweet Tibor .. "Goodnight sweet prince. May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest". With deepest sympathy, Pam Ridgway
Daniel Libman
July 17, 2007
Dear Rosalie (& Andrei, Natalie, Tony, Steven and Sara)
I just found out this morning, Tuesday, July 17th, about your husband’s (and father’s) death.
In spite of knowing that he was ill, I guess I had never fully accepted that there would ever be a day without him. The news of his passing upset me deeply.
Please understand that had I heard about it only a little earlier, I would have come to Saskatoon for the “Celebration of his Life” that, I understand, happened this morning. I am very sorry that I wasn’t able to attend, and hope you accept my apologies, and my condolences.
I am so, so sad that Tibor is no longer alive. In spite of the time I spent working with him – both at Persephone and the odd time here in Calgary – it was the personal side of our relationship I cherish the most.
My dad died a short time after he and my mom came to Saskatoon in 2000 to see the premiere of my play Cote Saint Joe. After that, Tibor always made sure to talk to me about my dad, and practically every time we chatted about anything, he insisted on saying something loving and kind to me about my father.
I was also so grateful last fall, when you and he entertained me and the cast of my play Cecil & CleopaYtra for dinner – when we were all in town for rehearsal. I felt honoured to be invited, and will forever hold onto memories of that evening.
I chuckled when I read in one of the obituaries online that Tibor had many who loved him and a few who didn’t. Well, I know why there may have been a few who didn’t; Tibor cared intensely about so many things, and about so many things in the theatre. And when you care greatly about anything, you’re bound to butt heads with a few who don’t share your opinion.
Tibor also cared greatly about his experiences in the war. Though I am now what others might call a “secular” Jew, I don’t know if I ever felt as connected to my Jewish heritage as I did when talking to Tibor about the War.
I will miss him so much. There are million things I would like to say, but none will have the desired effect: I want to talk to him again.
It is a great tribute that a brand new theatre is being built in Saskatoon for Persephone Theatre.
It’s also clear whose name is cast into every square inch of its foundation.
He died on Tuesday, but he lives on in so many ways.
.
Darlene Meakin
July 17, 2007
Dear Rosalie, Andre and Natalie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Hold onto the wonderful memories. Tebor was a unique and special person and we will always remember him.
Love, Darlene Meakin and family; Mary Korol
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Ann van den Berg
July 16, 2007
Rosalie, Natalie and Andrei,
I send to you my Deepest condolences. I want you to know I will always be grateful for all the time I was able to spend with Tibor and you. I will miss Tibor a great deal. He made a huge positive impact in my life! My all time fondest memory of him is when he got me out of a very blue period in my life just by giving me a big hug when we unexpectedly ran into each other. He never really cared what was seen on the outside...only what a person was inside is what mattered to him. It made my day, my month, my year!
I first met you all outside of the theatre but it did not take long to develop a strong lifelong interest once we met and Tibor explained that there was far more to live theatre than I ever knew. Subsequently we encouraged our children in a love of theatre and performing as well. He leaves a great legacy!
Gary and Mary Ellen Redl
July 16, 2007
Rosalie,
Andrei and Natalie,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband and father.
Tibor was a very warm and friendly man. As we view his photo in the
obituary, we see that sparkle in his eyes which showed his great zest
for life. You are very much in our thoughts and prayers at this sad
time.
Eleanor Spooner
July 16, 2007
I feel truly blessed for having had the opportunity to work with and learn from Tibor. His warmth, humour, honesty and wisdom inspired everyone to do their best and try for better. He was a true artist. The light and life that sparkled from his eyes is a gift that will stay with me always. Rest in Peace, Tibor. My deepest sympathies to his family.
Mavis Evans (Kyle)
July 16, 2007
Roselie: How sad to have lost such a special person! I enjoyed my time on the Board of Persephone. It was a joy to work with Tibor. The quality of the presentations was in most cases an outcome of Tibor's abilities.
I miss my relationships with Persephone and wish success in the future.
Mavis Moore
July 16, 2007
Rosalie & Family,
A great loss to you and the whole community. I will miss my talks with Tibor as a patron of Persephone. The new theatre will be one of his legacies to Saskatoon.
august schellenberg
July 15, 2007
The Theatre community has suffered a great loss.
Tibor and I were classmates at the National Theatre SchoolI remember his wonderful sense of homour, his accent, and above all his talent.I was part of alittle film he made in that first year 1963 and for the life of me I can't rememeber the name of it or what it was about only that Tibor cussed a lot and it was FUN!!
Years later I had the pleasure of watching him perform at Rainbow stage In winnipeg in the Sound of Music with my wife Joan Karasevich and our young five year old Daughter Reena.
Please accept our deep felt condolences from our Family to yours.
August Schellenberg
Alfred Tay
July 15, 2007
Rosalie, Andrei & Natalie :
Linda, Candice and I send our deepest condolences to you and family on this sad occasion. From the first time we met Tibor in Winnipeg we had always enjoyed his friendship, humor and warmth. His wealth of knowledge not only in the artistic field, but also in European history and politics is evident in the stories he tell. We have wonderful memories of him showing us with pride and unbridled joy around the Persephone Theatre when we visited Saskatoon in Spring 2003. Candice especially enjoyed his rendition of “Volare” when you visited us in California. Our thoughts will be with you during the Memorial even though we will not be there.
Alfred
laurent goulet
July 14, 2007
Rosalie,
I have very fond memories of Tibor from Thunder Bay. He was a wonderful person to work with a great inspiration for any writer. Such people leave a heavy mark where they have walked and are very much missed.
Wayne Walker
July 14, 2007
Rosalie and Family
I was so sorry to hear about Tibor. Even though we hardly saw each other, he was a special friend to me. That is probably because Tibor was special! We are so lucky to have known him. May his theater live on in memory of him.
Colin and Pat Clay
July 13, 2007
Dear Rosalie and Family,
Pat and I have enjoyed so much the plays at Persephone and feel so grateful to Tibor for the quality of his productions and the opportunity to enjoy great theatre in this city. His is indeed a wonderful legacy.
On a personal note, I want to say that while it has been some time since our paths crossed, Rosalie, both at a family wedding, and in interviews on CBC, I do want to say that Pat and I hold you and your family in our thoughts and prayers at this time. God bless you.
Pat and Colin Clay
Beverly Cooper
July 13, 2007
Dear Sarah & Tony:
When you were very young and living in Montreal, my Mom used to look after you while your Mom worked. I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. He was a good man.
Beverly Cooper
4365 Madison Ave
Montreal,Qc. H4B 2V3
[email protected]
Scott Lancastle
July 13, 2007
Tibor made me feel very welcome when I came to Persephone. It was wonderful to work with him. My condolences to his family.
Irena Malyholowka
July 13, 2007
The National Theatre School is deeply saddened by the news of Tibor Feheregyhazi’s passing on July 10. He was a generous friend of NTS, mindful of his time spent at the School and always willing to give a helping hand. We knew him as an impassioned man of the theatre, dedicated to his art, and intensely devoted to the evolution and accomplishments of the Persephone Theatre, which he directed for 25 years.
We extend our sympathies to his wife, Rosalie, his family, friends, colleagues and fellow artists.
“When he shall die, take him and cut him out in little stars and he will make the face of heav'n so fine, that all the world will be in love with night and pay no worship to the garish sun.”
~William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet
With our love,
National Theatre School of Canada
Sherry Bie, Artistic Director, English Section
Simon Brault, Director General
jolene m
July 12, 2007
hello
my sympathies to the family. i didnt get to meet tibor but i heard of him and his great work.
i was their dog winstons groomer. i wasnt aware of the cancer. i guess you just assume everyones lives are good. you dont expect sickness. so i am sorry to hear of your loss rosalie and winston ( the dog). i will see you when i am off mat leave.
jolene mcleay
Kevin Moore
July 12, 2007
"Good night sweet Prince".
No need to audition for St. Peter, your work is known. Welcome.
Alan Bleviss
July 12, 2007
The years pass so quickly and although I had hoped you might get to New York, looks like our three years together at NTSC in the mid-sixties will remain my memory of a wonderful human being with a great sense of humour. To your family, I send my heartfelt condolences. Tibor will be missed by many!
Twyla Toews
July 12, 2007
My deepest sympathies to Tibor's family and friends for this great loss. My experiences with Tibor were memorable, and hearing the things that are being said in memoriam make me treasure the fact that I had a chance to meet him all the more. He is truly the kind of person I would like to be - when he listened to you, he really listened and really cared. He will be fondly remembered.
Angela Birdsell
July 12, 2007
Meeting and knowing Tibor was a highlight of my five years in Saskatchewan. He helped to humanize my role as an arts funding officer - establishing a relationship that was grounded in truthfulness and respect above all. We could agree or disagree, but if we were honest with one another and conducted our respective lines of work with integrity, our relationship as two human beings above all, would be strengthened. I believe this principle applied to all of his dealings with people. He was an inspiration.
Angela Birdsell
Formerly with the Saskatchewan Arts Board.
Darrell Gudmundson
July 12, 2007
The community of Saskatoon and the local theatre community just became poorer. We have lost a giant, and he will be missed. My condolences to the family, with whom I am not acquanted - whatever the loss to Saskatoon, your personal loss is far greater.
Yolanda van Petten
July 12, 2007
You treated a nobody like a somebody. Thank you Tibor. I'll miss you.
Yolanda
pat wolfe
July 12, 2007
adieu.you finally crossed that river to the other side
Denise Medina
July 12, 2007
Natalie and Family, Im so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you always!
Vicki Dutton
July 12, 2007
Few of us are fortunate enough to find our soul mate;someone to nurture & amaze our whole self. Rosalie you and your children were blessed to be one of the few in the world to find such treasure in your life. As you celebrate the memories and realize the legacy of Tibor we send you our deepest sympathy.
Maria Vacratsis
July 12, 2007
A family has lost a beautiful life partner, a father and grandfather, the theatre community has lost a deeply committed and talented director, a city has lost a civic leader and I have lost a mentor, an artist and a human being who has shaped the last 27 years of my life.
Tibor will be profoundly missed.
Janice Cameron
July 12, 2007
Rosalie and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pauline Cameron and Janice Cameron
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