Frank John Konopaki 1938 - 2014 Frank Konopaki passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital in Estevan, SK on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at the age of 75. Frank was born on June 14, 1938 to Anna and Louis Konopaki at Oxbow Union Hospital. He received his education at Frobisher and Bienfait schools. He commenced his working career as a tipple/ramp man for North West Coal. Frank joined his father to work on the family farm. Frank met Barbara Anne Wardrope of Oxbow and they were married on October 22, 1960. Frank and Barb had 3 children - Kelly, Michael and Judy. Frank had a love of farming and enjoyed all aspects of farming from spring seeding to fall harvest and planning in the wintertime. Frank was an avid reader, enjoying westerns and anything related to history. Frank was an active member of the Frobisher Gun Club. Frank is survived by his wife Barbara Konopaki of Frobisher; son Michael (Coleen) Konopaki of Estevan; daughter Judy (Brian) Pilloud of Estevan; grandchildren, Tyson Konopaki, Kianna Konopaki and Kaitlyn Pilloud and sibling Mike Antoniuk of Estevan. He was predeceased by his parents, Louis and Anna Konopaki; son Kelly Konopaki and in-laws, Roy and Anne Wardrope. Farmer's Creed I've planted many a kernel of wheat, Welcomed many a morning sun! I've eaten the dust, and tested the wind, And I've gotten a good job done! I've climbed off the tractor with dirt on my face, And pain in my weary bones - But somehow, I always can muster a grin When I see the lights of home. Where my family waits and the love of my life Sets a table that's fit for a king; With her smile, and a hug, and a coffee mug, I know I have everything! As I trudge once more through the field of my years And separate chaff from the grain, I thank the good Lord, I can say in my heart That I'd do it all over again! A Memorial Service for Frank was held on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, with Mr. Don Britt officiating. Interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make donations in Frank's memory may do so directly to the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency (designate to the Allan Blair Cancer Centre), 204 - 3775 Pasqua Street, Regina, SK, S4S 6W8. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan. Thank You Thank you to the nurses on the second floor and the doctors, as well as those in the emergency department at St. Joseph's Hospital. Thank you to the doctors and nursing staff at the Allan Blair Cancer Centre in Regina; special thanks to Dr. Chalchal for giving Frank those extra years to be with his family. To Hall Funeral Services for the compassion and helpful manner in handling the funeral arrangements. Thank you to family and friends for your expressions of condolences and moral support and to the many people not mentioned here for their support during this time.
