Paul Ip

elevated KRxXC April 18, 1949 ~ January 18, 2025

elevated KRxXC Visitation
Sunday, January 26, 2025 from 4:00 – 8:00pm

elevated KRxXC Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6

elevated KRxXC Funeral Service
Monday, January 27, 2025 at 9:00am
Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6

elevated KRxXC Interment
Christ the King Catholic Cemetery
7770 Steeles Avenue East, Markham, Ontario, L6B 1A8

elevated KRxXC Obituary 

elevated KRxXC Paul was born in British Hong Kong, to the loving care of Ip Chung Shu and Minnie Abbas. 

elevated KRxXC At a tender age of 16, Paul ventured into the workforce as a private tutor, to simply put food on the table.  Shortly after, his formal career began at a small Hong Kong publication house.  His next employment was a pivotal moment when Paul was hired by a global trading company – Jebson. This was the time, when the country of China was ripped apart in total chaos during the Cultural Revolution.  Without a tint of hesitation, Paul entered the fray of doing business with the Communist Chinese Government for the first time.  As a junior employee, Paul quickly learned from his mentors about the peculiar ways of selling German-made optical instruments to the Chinese government. 

elevated KRxXC Garnered with tremendous industry experience, Paul seized a new opportunity with an employment by a global German powerhouse – Bayer.  For the next four decades, he had poured his heart and soul with unmatched commitment, from working as a junior clerk, to eventually catapulting to the top of the corporate ladder. 

elevated KRxXC Paul had a magnetic and high-spirited ability to reach people with his wonderful stories, concerted by quick-witted puns. He was also a charming guitarist throughout his life.  Shortly after his retirement, Paul had put together a band called “The Harmonies” with his close friends. For the next several years, the musical group had the delight to perform a wide selection of classical songs at various long-term care homes.

elevated KRxXC Paul was survived by his loving wife Grace and his son Rudi, both currently reside in the Greater Toronto Area.

elevated KRxXC Guests will be received at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home (211 Langstaff Rd. E., Thornhill) on Sunday, January 26, 2025, between 4 – 8 pm.  Funeral Service at the Chapel of St. Joseph: Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home will take place on Monday, January 27, 2025, at 9:00 am. Interment to follow at Christ the King Catholic Cemetery.