Barbara Anne Konopaki, late of Frobisher, passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital in Estevan on Friday, November 14, 2014 at the age of 75 years.

Barbara was born on August 4, 1939 to Roy and Ann Wardrope in Canfield, Ontario. She grew up on Workman's dairy farm and received her education in Oxbow. During her teen years Barb worked at Perrin & Bob's grocery store and at Oxbow Union Hospital as a nurse's aide.

Barb married Frank Konopaki on October 22, 1960. Barb and Frank had 3 children - Kelly, Michael and Judy.

Barb had a passion for rural life, she enjoyed being on the farm and spent many hours in the great outdoors. She loved to crochet, knit, sew, along with many numerous handicrafts and was an avid reader. Barb was the president of the Frobisher Library for many years and was instrumental in the formation of the local independent library. She also liked to fish and hunt and was a member of the gun club. She played the organ, spent countless hours gardening and liked to drive around the countryside with her husband Frank.

Barb is survived by her son Michael (Coleen) Konopaki of Estevan; daughter Judy (Brian) Pilloud of Estevan; grandchildren, Tyson Konopaki, Kianna Konopaki and Kaitlyn Pilloud; siblings, Roy Wardrope (Sonja), Russell (Linda) Wardrope, Diane (Tom) Morrow and Roberta (Wayne) Taylor.

She was predeceased by her husband Frank Konopaki; parents, Roy and Ann Wardrope; son Kelly Konopaki and in-laws, Louis and Anna Konopaki.

A Memorial Service for Barbara will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at the Frobisher Union Church with Mr. Don Britt officiating. Interment will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make donations in Barbara's memory may do so directly to the St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation, Box 5000-203, 1176 Nicholson Road, Estevan, SK, S4A 2V6.