Maria Impera Catenacci

Born in the province of Frosinone, Italy, Maria immigrated to Canada as a young woman, building a life surrounded by family and friends. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Remo, father Onorio, mother Pasqualina, grandchildren Anthony and Nadia, sister Irena, brother in law Nello.

She is survived by her sons, Luigi (Rocchina), and Vittorio (Pina), grandsons Adam (Catherine), Anthony, Trevor, and granddaughter Cassandra (James), nephew Antonio (Maria), niece Fiorina (Brian), grandnephews Nicholas, Michael (Ashley), Daniel (Alicia), Steven (Kaylee), and great-grandnephews Hudson, Everett, Leo, Luca, and Jonas along with many extended family members in Italy and Scotland.

The family extends heartfelt thanks to Emilia, Phoebe, and Laarni for their kindness and dedicated care.

A viewing will be held at Ocean View Funeral Home on February 5th from 4-6pm, followed by a funeral and interment at Ocean View on February 6th at 10am.

She will be deeply missed and forever cherished.

Maria's Story

Maria Impera Catenacci (Morelli) peacefully passed away on January 17, 2026. She was born in 1937 in the province of Frosinone, Italy, to Onorio and Pasqualina Morelli. The youngest of two daughters, Maria studied to become an elementary school teacher before immigrating to Canada in 1955.

In 1958, Maria married her beloved husband, Remo. Together they shared many years filled with love and laughter until his passing in 1998.

Known for her strength, loyalty, and fiery temper that perfectly matched her prized red hair, Maria was truly a force to be reckoned with. Her love for her family was boundless and most evident in her devotion to her cherished children, Luigi and Vittorio, and her grandchildren. She was predeceased by her grandchildren, Anthony and Nadia and is lovingly remembered by her surviving grandchildren, Adam, Anthony, Trevor, and Cassandra.

Maria found immense joy in her kitchen and her garden, and her stories of the elaborate dinner dances of her youth never failed to bring a smile to her face.

The family is comforted knowing that Maria is now enjoying a long-awaited reunion with her treasured family members, laughing and dancing together once again.