Born in 1929, Catherine emigrated to Canada with her family where they eventually found their way to Kelowna, where she lived a fruitful and productive life working at the Laurel Packinghouse, and making many friends. She passed in May 2022 at Cottonwoods Extended Care where she had resided for the past seven years. A graveside service will be held at Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery Friday May 27th, at 9:30 am. Catherine was 93 years old.