Riana Joy Greve
Riana Joy Greve Obituary
November 5, 1966 - July 26, 2026
It is with deep sorrow and much love that the family of Riana Joy Greve of Edmonton, Alberta announces her passing on July 26, 2026 at the age of 59 years.
She was born in The Pas, Manitoba on November 5, 1966 and raised in Yorkton, Saskatchewan. She attended the University of Saskatchewan and obtained her Bachelor of Commerce degree in 1989. While helping her father at the local golf course, she met the love of her life, Mark Greve, who was on a camping trip to Madge Lake near Yorkton. Before you knew it, their relationship blossomed and deepened. They were married in Saskatoon on August 13, 1988. They moved to New Orleans, Louisiana to complete Mark’s medical Fellowship in Retinal Surgery (Ophthalmology), before returning to Canada with their newborn daughter. They made their home in Edmonton, where two sons joined the family. They filled busy lives with work, building a lovely new home on the ravine, and raising their three children. Riana took on a significant role in organizing and managing their home and various business enterprises. She had a chef’s talent for food presentation and hosting. Life took them to many interesting places, sharing experiences around the world together. Riana had a passion for gardening, interior decorating, and was an avid book club reader, welcoming friends and family into her home. Her skills for organization were legendary. Riana was thoughtful and compassionate, with a wonderful sense of style. She was loving and generous with her time and talents, and cherished visits with family—especially her grandchildren. Her quiet spirituality was an influence to her family and many others.
She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 37 years, Mark; her children: Lauren Harder (Drew), Matthew Greve, and Ty Greve; her grandchildren: Henry Harder and Sadie Harder; her parents: Violet Arnott (Lorne); her sibling: Phillane Jackle (Ken) and numerous other family members and friends from both sides of her family.
Riana was pre-deceased by her father, John Paluck.
A Celebration of Riana’s life will be held
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 2:00 pm.
Central Baptist Church - Connors Hill
9419 – 95th Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6C 4K2
Riana was a long-time supporter of Hope Mission, and their cause was near to her heart. Donations can be made and dedicated in her memory at https://hopemission.com/donate.
We are heartbroken for your entire family.
My deepest condolences to the Family on the paaaing of your beloved. May she RIP🌹🙏
Riana was such a kind and thoughtful soul. As one of the “Yorkton bunch” that hung out with her in high school, (I was also her grad date) I always enjoyed her company. Riana had a lovely mischevious grin, a deep sense of right and wrong and sharp intellect. We lost touch over the years, which unfortunately happens too much to childhood friends. I am very shocked and saddened to learn of her passing. Much love to her friends and family. Rest well, Ri.
Dear Dr. Greve,
I was deeply saddened to learn of Riana’s passing. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May the love you shared and the cherished memories of Riana bring you comfort and strength in the days ahead.
With deepest sympathy.
Maire
Dr Greve , I am so sorry to hear about the sudden passing of your wife. Please accept my condolences during this incredibly difficult time. I hope you find comfort in the love and support from the people around you. My thoughts are with you and your family. Wishing you strength and peace in the days ahead.
I’m not sure what to say in the face of such a difficult loss. Wishing you, Mark, and your family strength and solace as you navigate this sorrowful time.
“Like a bird singing in the rain, let grateful memories survive in time of sorrow.”
by Robert Louis Stevenson”
Sincere Condolences:
from Diane Hardstaff
Dear Mark and family, We were shocked to hear the news regarding Riana’s untimely death. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Ken & Pat Romanchuk
Dear Mark, Matt & Ty and Lauren, Drew, Henry & Sadie 🥰 We are so heart broken for all of you, sending our love & prayers at such a tragic time. Hold on tight to all the good memories—your mom was so kind & generous. xo Tansem Family
Dear Mark & family,
We are so deeply sorry for the loss of your beloved wife Riana.
Our hearts go out to you and the kids.
May all of your wonderful memories comfort you in this incredibly difficult time.
Keeping you in our hearts and prayers.
With love.
Di & Yvonne
Mark, words can not express how saddened we are to learn of the tragic passing of Riana. Our heartfelt sympathies to you and your family.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lorne and Emily
Dear Mark, Lauren, Matt, and Ty:
We are so shocked and saddened by Riana’s passing. I will remember her best as a young mother arriving from Saskatchewan to make her family life in Edmonton so many years ago. Always kind and thoughtful in our interactions ever since. Our deepest sympathies to you all in this difficult time.
Joe Leong-Sit and Family
Mark, shock and sadness are all I feel at this moment. Words cannot express. My prayers are with you and your family. Val and I send our sincere condolences.
Dear Mark and Family,
Our heartfelt condolences to you all.
We are deeply sadden to hear about the passing of dear Riana. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in all the beautiful memories you created together.
With love,
Jayhan, Imaan, Shellina and Amin Kherani
Dear Mark & Family,
I want to extend my deepest condolences on the loss of our beloved Riana.
I was blessed to know her, even if only a short time. She became a dear friend and a source of comfort, kindness and strength. Her compassion, encouragement and genuine care touched my heart in ways I will never forget.
She held a special place in my heart and I will always be grateful that our paths crossed. She will be deeply missed.
As her last message to me read…
Always here…..Sisters united❤️
Rest easy my friend.
Dr. Greve,
I am so sorry to hear of your wife’s passing. My heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family.
Dear Dr. Greve and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
Carlina
Dear Dr. Greve and family, I was deeply saddened to hear of your wife’s passing. Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this incredibly difficult time.
I have always admired the care and compassion your family has shared with so many. I hope you find comfort in the love of family and friends and in the many cherished memories you hold close.
Please know that my thoughts are with you and your family. Wishing you strength, peace, and comfort in the days ahead.
Dear Dr. Greve and Family,
We are deeply saddened to learn of your dear wife’s passing. May wonderful memories bring comfort and peace as you navigate this difficult time.
With love and prayers,
Connie, Reg and Heather Kastelan
I hope this is the right place to share this – moments ago the Pastor said we could leave notes and memories of Riana on this page. One came to me right away: every time I cook with a cast iron pan I think of Riana. I loved how, because I proved that I could care for the big pan in Jasper, that she gave me permission to use them. I was so proud of that feather in my cap. I loved the notes she had there on how to clean, store and organize them. She was always there with you. I hope I get a chance to read those notes again because it’ll feel like she’s still with us, even if for only a bit. I have more stories and memories but wanted to get that down while it was fresh in my mind.
Dear Mark, Lauren, Matthew and Ty
I wish you strength in this difficult time.
Edsel Ing
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Find enclosed Messages of Support from Calgary:
Our heartfelt condolences to Mark and the family
Geoff and Barb
I’m so sorry to hear this. My sincere condolences Mark,
Patrick Mitchell
My sincere condolences to you Mark.
Kind regards
Ahmed
Deepest condolences Mark.
Love to your family during this difficult time.
Feisal
Feisal A. Adatia MD, MSc, FRCS(C)
I’m very sad to hear about this. My sincerest condolences to you and family Mark.
Bill Chow
Absolute devastating news to hear…..
These are supposed to be the “golden years” unless we have that snatched away from us unexpectedly….
Sending heartfelt condolences from my family to yours Mark.
James & Tara McCabe
Mark
So sorry for your loss.
Most heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
Mike Ashenhurst
What a heart achingly beautiful tribute to Riana. She has left such a massive imprint of love on her family’s hearts 💕
May God and memories of Riana’s constant love and joyful spirit give comfort and strength to all of her loved ones. 🙏
The love she expressed her family made her truly feel like an Aunty to me. She will be forever missed and will always have a place in my heart.
Her support for our race team will never be forgotten. It was and will be the most beautiful race car I have ever driven.
To Mark and your beautiful family,
I was so shocked and saddened 😓 to hear about Riana going to heaven. I just finished watching the celebration of life and was blessed to hear you and your kids talk about her. I am also one of the Yorkton gang and I was the one who Larry told to “bring some of your friends to the lake”. I had met him at a camp where he was working and my parents and I were camping. Riana, and I think also Carmela, were around, so I invited them out to the lake with me. I clearly remember you being smitten with Riana … and I’m quite sure the feeling was mutual. I remember that I also got to share in your wedding day! I was also in Edmonton for many years, until 2002 (now I’m back in Yorkton) but somehow lost touch with you both and for that I am sad. Listening to you, your kids and Mercida talk about her today, I’m pretty sure we still would have gotten along very well. I am so thankful that she knew Jesus and is now basking in the joy of heaven where one day we will all see her again. As you mourn, may God bless you with a peace that passes all understanding. I’ll keep you in my prayers. 🙏
Dear Dr. Greve,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
May the God of all comfort surround you with strength and peace through this most difficult time.
Another nice memory I have of Riana, which fits with how Ty, Lauren, Mark and her brother-in-law spoke about her, is how she readily and generously gave me a large portion of her tarragon plant (which she called “a beast”) when we moved into our new house in 2017. It is still going strong and does seem indestructible. I think of her every time I make Bearnaise sauce and regret that I wasn’t ever able to make it for her.
For many years, Riana and I were team mates. When our youngest sons started playschool together it wasn’t long before every day after class we were asked by Noah and Ty, “can we have a play date?” And, since Riana had Lauren and Matt to run around to their many activities, Ty often came home with me, or if I was running with Lucas, Noah would gleefully jump into her car (filled with snacks). I will never forget the first time I saw Riana’s snack bin in her car and I was so inspired by how smart and organized it was to be prepared just in case a last minute hockey practice was called at Oliver rink at 3:30! She had her kids covered (and mine too)! We spent a lot of time together over those years at book club, and Chicks United, at her cabin in Jasper, and just chatting at the park or the school parking lot. Everything she touched was done perfectly: she knew which wine to drink, she knew which coffee maker to buy, she knew how to make her life organized so that she could enjoy her moments with her family. I am gutted to know that she is gone, and I wish the kids and Mark a lifetime of happiness with their angel Riana sitting on their shoulders and lifting them up.
Dear Mark – we are so sorry to hear about Riana’s passing.. our heartfelt condolences to you and your family..
Thinking of you and your family in this difficult time.
Dear Mark, Matt & Ty, Lauren & Drew, Henry & Sadie,
I didn’t know Riana well but I knew the light she held. She left a box of Maldon Sea Salt Flakes at my house once and every time I opened my spice shelf, I thought of her and smiled. When I asked her to “chip in” on an Ipad gift for a mutual friend, she responded, “Can I just buy the Ipad”? If you wanted her to shine even brighter, just ask her about her beautiful grandchildren. While raising our kids, Mark & Riana often welcomed the neighborhood to their beautiful property in Jasper. Memories we all cherish. Rest in peace Riana
Dear Dr. Greve, Lauren, Matt and Ty,
I was shocked and saddened to learn of Riana’s passing. My thoughts are with all of you at this time.
I babysat the kids at the house prior to renovations, in the rental and after renovations in the new house. When you all spoke of Riana’s love and talent for design and organization it brought back a few memories.
I remember all the care and thought Riana put into making the rental feel like home and then into designing each of your rooms along with the rest of the new house. They were the coolest kids rooms I ever saw, complete with a fire engine bed, a climbing wall and a solo bathroom for a growing girl. I also remember the beautiful library and the window looking out over the ravine. It was one of my favorite places to sit after the kids went to sleep.
Riana was always kind, made me feel welcome in your home and made sure I had what I needed to look after the kids whether it was just for a night or summer days. I feel blessed to have known her.
I hope all the wonderful memories you have of her can help you find comfort in this difficult time.