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Pauline FENIAK Obituary

Published by Edmonton Journal on Sep. 10, 2016.

FENIAK, Pauline
(nee Pentelechuk)
On September 6, 2016, Pauline Feniak of Warspite (Northbank), AB passed away peacefully, age 92.
Forever held in memory by sons John and Barry; daughter Heather; their families; and brother Nick Pentelechuk. Predeceased by her loving husband William "Bill" Feniak, 2012.
A Service honouring Pauline's Life will be held Wednesday, September 14 at 11:00 a.m. at the Smoky Lake Agricultural Complex, 4612 – 54 Avenue, Smoky Lake, AB. Dr. Earle Sharam officiating with inurnment in Northbank Cemetery.
An educator, Pauline was active with family, school, church and community. She possessed an intense passion for history, a truly unique memory for events, people, places and times.
She was a Golden Jubilee Queen's Medal recipient, 2002, due to her work in the area of local history.
'A Life Well Lived'
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September 19, 2016

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September 12, 2016

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Cheryl (Halisky) Cherniwchan ~

September 19, 2016

The Feniak family: You are in my thoughts and prayers!... I loved Mrs. Feniak, she was a brilliant art teacher. The motion of a paintbrush in her hand influenced all students. That we could compose and express our own art. She made it look so easy and yet so beautifully done. Holding every memory in my heart. God bless!

September 16, 2016

Condolences to the family of Pauline Feniak.

We have fond memories of a great teaching colleague,
a family friend and a generous community member. We appreciate all the work Pauline did on the Warspite History Book and with the Victoria Home Guard. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Tillie and William Tomkow

Alvin, Carol Lynn, Brent and Jamie Babiuk

September 12, 2016

Barry, our sympathies to you and your family. Saying goodbye to a mother is very difficult - cherish the many memories.

Janet Hale (HomeCare)

September 12, 2016

To The Feniak Family
Warm thoughts and heart felt sympathy to you all in this difficult time of sadness. I have so many fond memories of Pauline as a caregiver. May Pauline rest in peace.

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September 12, 2016

John,Barry,Heather and families. Sorry for your loss. May the love of friends and families carry you through your grief. Ken and Michele Regush

Peter Goruk

September 12, 2016

Feniak Family
Sorry to hear of Pauline's passing and my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of your loss. It was a privelige to work with her as a volunteer. Fond memories will put smilies on your faces again soon.

Harreson Cebiliak

September 11, 2016

It has been said that it is uncertain if one can teach someone to be an artist, but only provide them with a certain amount of information to help them find their way and make their own choice in terms of the kind of art they will be involved in. If that is true, Pauline Feniak has not only provided the particulars, but has been a gentle guidance and inspiration for all who has come into her presence, art-maker or not.

I was fortunate to have had the opportunity to meet with Mrs. Feniak on my most recent visit back home after an absence of 25 years. During those few hours amid her possessions and a colorful balcony of potted flowers which, I'm sure was her little homage to Monet's garden, we were able to catch up on old times. With her unmistakable poise and serene elegance, she recalled warm memories of my parents courting years and my mother's time as a nursing aid at the George McDougall Hospital back in the 1950's. We looked back on her time as visual art instructor at H.A. Kostash school. She still could recall the assignments and projects I brought to class, many of which I, myself, had forgotten about. But the ones I do remember, I remember fondly, like that one occasion after class when she and I had a private audience with Father Loren as he explained and allowed us to examine several authentic Byzantine Icons he had on loan from a museum or some cathedral in New York. It was moments like those which I am grateful for. They helped shape how, as a visual artist, I look at things, and at life, in general. And for that, I was so happy to be able to thank her personally.

As well, during our visit, we discussed some of the history of the Smoky Lake area and her vision and concern for its future. In brief, she expressed a desire to see an assimilation of the old and the bold, new perspectives and/or approaches to traditions, technologies and agricultural applications that could potentially benefit both town and county. She still liked the idea of "thinking outside the box" without the need to throw the "box" entirely away.

And with that, so too, do I carry a similar frame of reference. I don't think there is one brush stroke, one mark of pen or pencil, one click of camera shutter or computer mouse I have made that hasn't had some impression of her influence. Multi-media artist Laurie Anderson once expressed in one of her performances in regards to the passing of her father that . . . "It was like a whole library had burned down." I'm certain the same can be said for Pauline's passing. And how appropriate that, in these first few weeks of a new school year, we pay reverence to and celebrate a life who has contributed so much to the very definition of what education stands for. Pauline Feniak's life's work will have a lasting impact on all her students, family and friends, no matter where they are, no matter how mindful they may be of it. For we all adhere to her analogous aesthetic of community, of history and . . . of home. And that has been her greatest illustration.

My sincerest condolences to her family.

Joanie and Rick Malowany

September 10, 2016

Dear Barry and Family,
What a wonderful blessing- having your Mother's presence for so many stages of life. To be raised by such an amazing role model is yet another blessing to the family. Count your blessings as you relive fond memories. You are all in my prayers.
Memories Eternal. God Bless

Adeline Hupka

September 10, 2016

Dear Feniak Family
Please accept our condolences may your Mother Rest In Peace. Your Mother taught me as you know. Your Mom taught my Uncle Alex Hupka at White Earth School (located near Eddie Boychucks place north of Warspite on the east side of the lake) Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Adeline & John Hupka God Bless you all

Audrey& Philip Laschuk

September 10, 2016

Our sympathy to you on the loss of your mother, grandmother. May you all cherish fond memories of her.

Judy & Norm Radomsky

September 10, 2016

Barry & family our thoughts & prayers go out to you , may you cherish the memories of your mom .

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