GREEFKES, Paul Petrus
It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the passing of our dad, friend, uncle, brother and husband, Paul Greefkes, at the age of 80. Paul passed away peacefully as he slept, on November 9th at the Regina General Hospital. A devoted husband, Paul leaves to mourn his wife of twenty-three years, Lori Greefkes (née Unrau); his children Mark Knight (Candace Epp), Marieke Knight, and Amanda Unrau (Mike Jamison) who chose him as “dad”. Paul leaves behind his grandchildren Avry Pattison (Leia Zulyniak), August Knight; and great grandchildren Thomas and Reese Pattison. Paul was a beloved uncle to Melissa Ringguth and is survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and his older brother Johan.
Paul was born in Hilversum, Holland on November 21, 1943, and while he immigrated to Canada in 1966 when he landed in Carnduff, SK, his love of Dutch cheese, delicacies, marzipan, chocolate, and “snoepjes” never left him. Paul’s intelligence was admired by many, and that trait made him a sought-after jack-of-all-trades. He was ever curious and by mid-1980 Paul had already mastered computer programming. Paul could build and fix almost anything from electronics to carpentry and his career was as diverse as his interests. Over his career he was a salesman, carpenter, lumberyard manager, and Catholic scholar attending the Edmonton Seminary College. Paul was always there to lend a hand when called upon by his friends and children and he doted on his wife with an open and generous heart.
Paul loved fiercely, laughed loudly, and forgave profoundly. He is loved and missed and will live on in the stories we share.
A celebration of Paul’s life will be held with close friends and family in Carnduff, Saskatchewan in May 2025.
