Patricia Leniuk

With great sadness, the family of the late Patricia Leniuk announce her passing at the Regina General Hospital on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the age of 73 years.Patricia was born on August 18, 1952, to Edward and Antonia (nee Fidek) Barteski of Invermay, SK. She was raised with three loving younger brothers, Chris, Ben, and David. She took pride in telling her family that her brothers knew how to cook, bake bread, and take care of a home as well as she could. From a young age, she chose to be a caregiver and guardian of so many. She cared for her parents and in-laws until their passing. In the spring of 1970, Patricia met Ronald Leniuk from Rama, and they were married on October 16, 1971. They had 54 years, one month and one day to enjoy each other’s love, companionship, and company. Their greatest accomplishment was raising four children together, Clayton (Terri), Darcey (Pam), Amanda (Kris) and Cherie (Kelly). She was proud of her children, the people she chose to love, and the grandkids she was blessed with. Patricia attended school in Invermay and later became a Special Care Aide. For about 35 Years, she worked at the Invermay Lodge, where she met many wonderful coworkers who became lifelong friends. Her close friends often referred to her as Patty. Her thoughtfulness and love just didn’t stop at home, it went wherever she did. When Amanda visited the lodge, the residents would light up and say, “your mom is so kind and loving.” After retirement, Pat and Ron enjoyed taking care of the church, which they attended every Sunday. They were also actively involved with the community. They especially loved cutting grass, gardening, and tending to the flowers. Pat took pride in making these things look well kept, and Ron never left her side. She had a busy life, but she always had time to have coffee with friends, neighbours, or family. Her timeless efforts to help anyone did not go unnoticed. Patricia made the best perogies in the world. No one could beat the flavour, precise size, and mouthwatering taste like she could and family and friends had the privilege to eat them. Pat was known to put on a feast and Clayton always made sure she had the best bakery tools to make her perogy making easier. She enjoyed making them with her kids and grandkids, reminiscing about birthdays and old memories, while sipping on a coffee. With pride, she passed on the knowledge and skills to her children and grandchildren.Patricia also loved to crochet. She made intricate, beautiful blankets for everyone she loved. She’d let you pick the pattern and colours, to personalize exactly what you’d want. Every child, grandchild, niece and nephew, and many more, have one of her crocheted blankets. It was just another way she could wrap her love around you. Pat wanted nothing more than for her kids to be happy, healthy, and never hungry. She always wanted to connect with them to make sure they were okay. The conversations were unique to each of them. As Cherie put it, you could just call and she would listen; it didn’t matter what it was about, she was always there. She loved to FaceTime, to see their smiles. Pat and Darcey regularly had FaceTime cooking dates when they would make the same things together at the same time. What wonderful memories to cherish. Her kids will miss their loving mom, but she also leaves behind her precious grandkids, who she loved more than life itself: Xander, Abbey, Jake, Lexi, Maddey, Tessa, and Gia. She would absolutely light up while talking about her grandkids, holding them for the first time, or hugging them. She was just so proud and so caring. It’s remarkable how one person can mean so much to so many people. Pat was irreplaceable and will always remain in the hearts of those who will treasure her open arms and the love that she gave to all. May she be welcomed by those who have gone before her and all the angels that were waiting for her in heaven. With family and close friends, a Private Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church, Rama, SK, with Rev. Fr. Andrew Sowa, as Celebrant. Rite of Committal followed in the St. Andrew Babola Roman Catholic Cemetery,Invermay District, SK. Those wishing to make expressions of sympathy may make donations to St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church, as tokens of remembrance, in memory of Patricia Leniuk.