Mario Moretti

Mr. Mario Moretti passed away peacefully with his whole family at his side in the Merritt Hospital on September 13, 2024 at 93 years of age. Mario will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 62 years Maria, his children Milva, Luigi, granddaughters Christina, Sophia, Gabriella and Katrina, great grandchildren Carter and Quin and his many nieces, nephews and friends in both Canada and in Italy. Mario is predeceased by his mother and father, Marianicola and Luigi as well as his brother Nicola and his sister Domenica.

Mario was born on May 5, 1931. He moved to Canada in 1959 and worked for some time at CN rail but eventually settled into his job in the forest industry …ultimately as a filer man for Weyerhaeuser sawmill in Merritt. Once established in his new home, Mario began to build his life and family, going to Italy and eventually returning with his new bride Maria in 1962. Mario was a dedicated husband and father to his wife Maria and two children Milva and Luigi. He had an exceptionally strong work ethic and determination to make a good life for his family. From sheer will and tenacity, Mario became a jack of all trades eventually building two houses with help from his pals and pioneers from the old country. He became a skilled woodworker/craftsman, carpenter, gardener, outdoorsman and wine maker. He relished his time with friends and family doing large family picnics, hunting, fishing, gathering, playing bocce, cards …and the odd spirited political debate with his friends and family over some good food and wine.

The family would like to thank their friends for the love and support and the caring staff at Nicola Valley Hospital for their support especially over this past year.