Paul Alan Cariveau, age 74, of East Grand Forks, MN, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at Valley Eldercare in Grand Forks, ND, with his family by his side after a hard battle with cancer.

Paul was born on September 15, 1944, in Grand Forks, ND, the son of Francis and Turene (Torgerson) Cariveau. He was raised in East Grand Forks, MN, and graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1962. He then enlisted in the US Army and was stationed in Germany for 3 years. When he returned he met and married Linda Folstrom in Grand Forks, ND, on July 22, 1966. They made their home in East Grand Forks, MN, and Paul worked for Jack Anderson Painting, Peavy Elevators, and owned and operated Paul Cariveau Painting for 50 years. In his free time he liked to be outdoors golfing, hunting, fishing, and gardening. What he enjoyed most though was chatting with friends and family.

Paul is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Linda Cariveau of East Grand Forks, MN; mother, Turene Cariveau Malafa of East Grand Forks, MN; children, Martin (Donna) Cariveau of Grand Forks, ND; Kari (Lance) Riel of East Grand Forks, MN; and Billy Cariveau of Grand Forks, ND; 6 grandchildren, Nicole (Caleb) Webster and Hailey Cariveau, both of Grand Forks, ND; Casey and Leah Riel and Kelsey Cariveau, all of East Grand Forks, MN; and Jaelynn Cariveau of Fargo, ND; 3 great granddaughters, Sophie, Annabelle, and Layla Webster of Grand Forks, ND; brother, Jerry Cariveau of Greenville, TX; sister, Bonnie (Bernie) Uran of Northome, MN; stepbrother, Rodney (Lois) Malafa of Cottonwood, AZ; and stepsister, Cindy (John) Kingsbury of Bemidji, MN; as well as many sister and brother in laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends, especially Rick and Dianne Pesch, and all his golfing buddies.

Paul was preceded in death by his father, Francis Cariveau; stepfather, Vern Malafa; grandparents, Eddie and Annie Torgerson; brother, Michael John Cariveau; and stepsister, Bonnie Sue Anderson.

In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred.

Military honors will be provided immediately after the mass by the East Grand Forks American Legion Post #157, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #3817, and North Dakota Army National Guard.

Mass of Christian Burial : 1:00 pm on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in East Grand Forks, MN.