Obituary of Joseph Konjolka

It is with great sadness the family of Joseph Konjolka, late of Leask, SK. announce his passing on January 18, 2013 in Shellbrook Union Hospital at the age of 79 years. Joe was born on a small farm south west of Marcelin to Mike and Mary Konjolka. Dad married his sweetheart Doris, our little mom, on July 18, 1959 and so began our family. Their first daughter arrived in 1960, their second daughter made her grand entrance in 1961 and their third daughter made herself known in 1967. We became "Joe's Girls" and very proud of the handle. Dad worked very hard his whole life at the telephone office, farming and construction, and through it all Mom was at his side working every bit as hard as he did. The two were a very strong team in life, work and play. After over 53 years of marriage, you can’t talk of one without thinking of the other. Dad loved being around people. He was always quick to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it, or share his knowledge. He was just as quick to tease or tell a story. He would get that glint in his eyes and that grin on his face and you knew you'd been had by Joe. The local coffee shop and the golf course will feel his loss. No one will miss him more than his beautiful wife and his girls. Through everything we always felt his love. The time has come to say goodbye. We love you Dad. He is survived by his wife, the love of his life, Doris, , his brother,Edward(Grace), his brother and sister-in-law, Howard and Janet Willick; his three daughters Rose and Lory Konjolka and Cindy (David) Derr; his grandchildren Bobbie(Lorne) Graham, Karl(Bri) Schultz, Chris(Wendy) Schultz, Jeremy and Jordan Derr; also his great grandchildren Dallon and Kaylee Graham, Hunter, Dade and Killashandra Schultz; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his father and mother, his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Joe and Alice Willick, his sister Helen Stochmanski, and his niece Colleen Konjolka. The family are honoring Joe’s wishes that there be no service. A private family memorial will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Shellbrook Hospital Palliative Care Fund. Beau”Lac” Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.