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William Konopelka

April 28, 1932 - September 25, 2023

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Obituary For William Konopelka

It is with great sadness we share the news that Bill Konopelka, resident of Grande Prairie, AB, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Monday, September 25, 2023, at the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital, at the age of 91 years.

He was born at home on the farm in Greenway, AB, on April 28, 1932, and was primarily a farmer all his life.

Bill will now be strong enough again to make his beautiful music playing his fiddle, guitar and harmonicas.

Left to mourn his loss are his sisters: Mary Radomski, Jean (Albert) Zatelny, Alice (Alf) Harris, Lena (Fred) Skawronski, and Ann Cote; brother in-law Bill Milkovich; step-children: Gordon (Donna) Skoworodko, Phyllis (Al) Longson, Shirley and Jean Skoworodko, and their children and grandchildren; as well as his many nieces, nephews and friends.

Bill was predeceased by his partner Mary Skoworodko; mother Mary Shura Konopelka; father Stephen Konopelka; brothers: Nick, Alex, and Alex Konopelka; sisters Olga Korol and Irene Konopelka Milkovich; sister in-law Ann Konopelka; brothers in-law: Paul Radomski, Nick Korol, and Larry Cote; niece Shelly Mrkonjic; nephew Joseph Radomski; step-son Alex Skoworodko; great-nephew Austin Harris; as well as nephew in-law John Muwanga.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at 11:00am, at Oliver's Funeral Home in Grande Prairie (10005 107 Ave.). A time of fellowship to follow, interment to follow at the Greenway Cemetery.

A Livestream of the service will be accessible 15 minutes prior to the service on Bill’s obituary on Oliver’s Funeral Home website.

In memory of Bill, memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

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  • October 05, 2023

    I met my Bill, my Canadian cousin, when I visited the farm in Alberta many years ago with my mother and we spent time there with the family. It is sad to lose a senior member of the family and I am sure he will be missed. Cherish your memories. My heartfelt condolences to all.

  • October 01, 2023

    Bill was a kind, gentle soul. Sympathies to all his family.

  • September 30, 2023

    I remember going to the farm to visit Baba and Uncle Bill. Baba always served percolated coffee and sweets. Uncle Bill was a soft-spoken man who loved his personal library of health food books. I enjoyed visiting him and he used to call me Fayeka. Now he can be with Baba and his siblings, including my mother Olga. RIP Uncle Bill.

  • September 30, 2023

    Uncle Bill, your words of wisdom will always remain with me. Your smile, and laughter will not be forgotten. A neighbor you were, and a Uncle Bill that will not be forgotten. You and Auntie Mary will always hold a SPECIAL PLACE in my HEART. There was never a good bye, when I left the house,just a warm hug and I'll see you later. My tears and memories of you Uncle Bill will always be Verry Special. Later. From Deb Gould.

  • September 30, 2023

    With sincere sympathy to all the family, Ed & Vicky Denis, Spirit River

  • September 29, 2023

    I'm so sorry for the loss of Bill. He was always kind and soft spoken with me and I enjoyed talking with him about life or just the weather. May the memories you all have live on in your hearts. RIP Bill.

  • September 29, 2023

    I will always remember "Uncle" Bill because he always had to tickle me when I was a child. And followed by a great big hug. Priceless. He wasn't really my uncle but that didn't matter. Our sympathies to the entire family. He will be missed, always. Jim Zakowsky Formerly from Woking now in Calgary.

  • September 29, 2023

    I'm sorry for the loss of bill

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