January 14, 1938 - May 5, 2026 Beloved wife to the late Richard W. Brinkman; devoted mother of Gregory (Beth), Susan (Edward) Bumanis, Scott (Janet), Jeffrey (Justine) and Karen (David) Alvarez; loving grandmother of 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; dearest sister of Mollie Bleistein (Richard Reese) the late Nora (Robert) Hy and Bill (Sherry) Detwiler. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday May 12th at the Church of Nativity UCC, 1530 Colvin Blvd., Tonawanda, NY from 4-7pm. A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday May 13th at 11am at the Church of Nativity UCC. If desired, memorials may be made in Catherine's memory to the Tunnels to Towers Foundation.
