Caterina Iorfida
elevated 005bu January 6, 1945 ~ June 15, 2025
elevated 005bu Visitation
Thursday, June 19, 2025 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated 005bu Funeral Mass
Friday, June 20, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.
Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated 005bu Entombment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
Holy Family Mausoleum
Obituary
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Caterina Iorfida on June 15, 2025.
Beloved wife of Francesco Iorfida. Loving mother to Elisabetta (Walter) and Domenico (Zeljka). Cherished nonna to Olivia, Kasia, Alexia, Lia, and Daniel.
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Born into a large and loving family, Caterina was the youngest of twelve siblings and grew up surrounded by the values of hard work and unwavering family bonds. She carried those values throughout her life, creating a home filled with unconditional love and delicious home-cooked meals.
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A proud and devoted mother, Caterina found one of her greatest joys in her five grandchildren, who were the light of her life. Whether planting in her garden, cooking for loved ones, or chatting with family on the phone, her warmth and love were always present.
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Caterina was a woman of extraordinary resilience. A two-time cancer survivor, she faced each battle with grace, courage, and strength. She never allowed hardship to define her but instead inspired those around her to meet life’s challenges with the same determination. Though she lost her third and final battle with cancer, she remained positive until the end and never stopped fighting.
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In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
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We deeply appreciate your love and support during this difficult time.
The Iorfida Family
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from your last brother francesco.i steel remember the night you
where born i was there at the tine house that night we had snow
donna pina came the room and said to me you have a sister
then she welcome you with a drink .we staid at the house for 10 days
then back at the farm. i will pray for you. rest in peace
Very nice Zio!
Grazie zio
What a nice memory
Dear cousin Ciccio, Liz, Domenic and families,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to all of you during this incredibly difficult time.
She dedicated her life to her family, and she will be remembered with love and respect.
May you find comfort in the beautiful memories you shared, and strength in each other.
With heartfelt condolences and all our love. đź’”
Mary and Tony Cornacchia
Thank you
Thank you for the kind words. My mother would love this!
To cousin Frank and family.
Sending my sincere condolences. So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the treasured memories you share.
Your cousin Connie Bellissimo Mezzone and family
Zia Caterina
She was a young soul.
She was fun at heart.
She was strong and smart.
She was a great person to know.
Condolences to
Zio Francesco Iorfida
Liz and family
Domenic and family
Beautiful words vicky
I will let my dad know of your message thank you
Thank you for your kind words
Our deepest condolences to Francesco, Elizabeth, Domenic and their families.
She will be missed.
Sentite condoglianze per la triste notizia, un grande abbraccio a tutta la famiglia e che possa riposare in pace🙏🏻
Dear Liz, Walter and lorfida/Libertore family.
Our condolences on the passing of your beloved mom. May she now rest in peace in the loving arms of our Father in heaven.
Words seem inadequate at this heartbroken time. But be assured that although she may be gone from sight she will always be there watching over you with love and pride until such time as you are reunited again.
We extend warm, healing hugs and lots of love. Desmond and Elizabeth DosRamos.
Our most heartfelt sympathy on the passing of Caterina Iorfida, beloved wife, mother and grandmother. A dear friend who always showed immense respect to everyone. She was the strong silent type but mighty in her actions. She leaves behind a strong legacy of an accomplished and resilient woman where her actions spoke louder than words and all with limited schooling. Her’s was the school of LIFE and she has set fine examples for all of us to follow.
We have fond memories of her as we shared numerous events and celebrations and we will be miss her tremendously.
May she be at peace now and forever.
Condolences to the Iorfida /Liberatore families.
From Lina Liberatore, Caterina, Linda, Bill, Camilla and Jonathan
Appreciate the kind words for our mother
Carissima Liz mi dispiace tanto…perdere una mamma è davvero doloroso.Un abbraccio forte a te e ai tuoi cari e che Dio accolga la tua cara mamma tra le sue braccia ❤️
Un abbraccio forte cara Liz a te a Walter e a tutta la vostra famiglia,la perdita di una mamma segna la vita e purtroppo provoca molta sofferenza e tristezza.. ti sono vicina e ci sentiamo tutti vicino a voi in questo momento..un abbraccio anche ai cugini Olivia , Alexia e Danil per la perdita della cara nonna.. un pensiero sempre vicino dall’Italia..Deborah Gaetano Lauro e Diletta
Our love and condolences to the family. May the memories you share live forever.
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Caterina. Our dearest heartfelt condolences goes out to Francesco, Domenic, Elizabeth and family.
Caterina was always joyful and truly a great spirited lady who will always be in our hearts. We will cherish her memories of visiting our family in Australia and our times conversing across seas online.
May she rest in peace. from Salvatore, Maria, Domenico, Vittoria, Elizabeth and Roberto Iorfida.
Your mother will forever remain in our hearts and memories.”
Caterina’s Journey
From Vallelonga’s farming fields
She sailed toward Canada and her families shield.
Using her hands to shaped both earth and dough,
She built a life for us to grow.
Through winter’s cold and summer’s heat,
She tended our tomatoes, and herbs, to eat.
A kitchen filled with pots and plates,
Is where we sat and all of us ate.
Twice she faced death in the eyes
Yet stood so strong, and swatted it like flies.
When we look at our garden and tables set,
Her spirit remains with us yet.
A survivor of life , and strength so true,
Dear Caterina—we all love you.
Il viaggio di Caterina
Dai campi coltivati ​​di Vallelonga
Navigò verso il Canada e lo scudo della sua famiglia.
Usando le sue mani per plasmare terra e impasto,
costruì una vita per noi da coltivare.
Attraverso il freddo invernale e il caldo estivo,
coltivò i nostri pomodori e le nostre erbe aromatiche, per mangiarle.
Una cucina piena di pentole e piatti,
era il luogo in cui ci sedevamo e mangiavamo tutti.
Per due volte affrontò la morte negli occhi
eppure rimase così forte, e la schiacciò come mosche.
Quando guardiamo il nostro giardino e le tavole apparecchiate,
il suo spirito rimane ancora con noi.
Una sopravvissuta alla vita, e dalla forza così autentica,
Cara Caterina, ti vogliamo tutti bene.
I want to thank you for accepting me into your home and family, where you shared your love of food with me. In the very short time that I lived in your home. I seen the strength in you, that will be an example for me, of how to face life’s challenges. I will miss you. Never forget you and always love you
Zeljka Grguric
My deepest sympathy for your loss
Liz, Domenic and family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your mother.
Caterina will be greatly missed by all of her neighbours.
Caterina had a special way of making everyone feel welcome. She always took the time to stop and talk to everyone while she and her husband would take their walks. Her kindness and bright light will always be remembered and will live on in the lives she touched .. our neighbourhood will not be the same without her.
Rest in Peace. Your memory will live on.
Lilly Annoni
May Caterina strength, courage, and love be an example for her grandchildren to inspire and continue her journey.
My condolences to the Iorfida family
To the Iorfida Family!
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of a beautiful, loving mother, wife and grandmother.
Cherish the wonderful memories that you have had together and may they give you comfort during this difficult time.
Our heartfelt condolences
Zeljka, Domenico &Family,
I was saddened to hear the news of your mother/mother in law.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. She will be missed but never forgotten.
Dear Liz, Walter and the entire Iorfida and Liberatore families,
The news of your beloved mom Caterina’s passing left us all deeply saddened! Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this very sad time! May you find comfort in the memories of all the wonderful years spent together and in the knowledge that she’s not longer suffering!
May the Good Lord welcome your dear mom in his merciful embrace and give her eternal rest and give all of you the strength to overcome the pain.
Our deepest and most heartfelt condolences,
Marisa Morgani and Family