Frank John Konrath, beloved husband of Mary-Lou, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2014 at Victoria General Hospital. Father to Susie Konrath (Bruce Mockford), Jeannie Carlson (Wayne), Deborah Browne (Bo) and brother and sister-in-law, Pete and Sharon Bishop. Frank showed true strength and spirit to his grandchildren, Matthew Carlson (Chelsea), Crystal Carlson, great-grandsons, David and Kye, Ashley Carlson (Justin Apted), Nicole Gendive, Tara Beier (Dennis), Morgan Browne-Wright (Sean), Sebastian Browne. All these children loved their Pops deeply and will miss his great wisdom. Loving nieces and nephews, especially, Rowitha Eckert (Austria) and Angela Janusonis. Brother to sisters in Austria, Mitzi Groller, Paula Safranek, Annie Janusonis (Prince George), Eileen Noske (Derek), Osoyoos . Predeceased by brother, Richard Konrath and sister Rosa. Many thanks to his former doctor, David Clinton-Baker, specialists, Dr. Weir, Dr. Jesse Pewarchuk, and Dr. Nicole Pewarchuk, Dr. Ming, Dr. Ema Thompson, especially the nurses on 4A South at Victoria General Hospital, who supported Frank.
Frank moved from Prince George to Victoria in 1957. For a short period of time, he worked for Weston Bakeries, MacDonald’s Consolidated and twenty years as warehouse foreman for Victoria Community Grocers. Frank loved fishing in Saanich Inlet where he caught the largest Spring Salmon in August of 1982 at 46 ½ lb. He was a proud member of the Legion Pro-Patria Branch #292.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Parish at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 5, 2014 with Father Al Alilio, Father Dan Gurnick and Father Vince Borre officiating. Refreshments in the hall after the service.
In lieu of flowers, you may donate to Anawin House, 973 Caledonia Avenue, Victoria, BC.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
www.mccallbros.com.
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Steven Shingles
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Ilona and Manfred Dear Mary-Lou,
we are very sorry for the loss of your husband.
Our condolences to you and your family.
Manfred and Ilona
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Lloyd & Jackie Ralph Mary-Lou, I was so shocked to learn that Frank has passed. We would like to express our deepest sympathy and condolences to you and your family at this difficult time. Lloyd and Jackie.
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Gene and Kathy Lehna Mary Lou, we are so sorry to hear about Frank’s passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family in this difficult time, Kathy and Gene.
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Dale Konrath Auntie Mary-Lou I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Frank. It’s never easy. My prayers are with you and your family. I suspect Uncle Frank and my Dad are together again…contemplating who will be the first to jump off the old bridge in Prince George.
Truly,
Dale Konrath
Very sorry to just hear of your loss Mary-Lou. I was very happy that I had a chance to see you all fairly recently at the legion to help celebrate his birthday. When I first me Frank, I thought of him as a very “tough ass” boss…..but it didn’t take long for me to realize that if you worked hard for him that the respect was indeed returned. I think of him with very good thoughts. Take care Mary-Lou.