Katherine was born to Peter and Elpinike Cazamias in Laredo, Texas, on November 5, 1932. She lived most of her life in San Antonio, where she was an active and devoted member of the Greek Orthodox community. Her faith was central to her life, and she worshipped for decades at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church. There, she found spiritual grounding, lifelong community, and opportunities for service. It was at St. Sophia that she met and later married her husband, Dr. Charles Catsifas.
Service to church and community was a defining feature of Katherine’s life. She was a longtime member of the Philoptochos Society, supporting the church’s missions and activities as well as local charitable organizations. She also taught Sunday School at St. Sophia for over 25 years. Katherine cared deeply for her students and remained connected to many of them long after they left her classroom.
As a lifelong learner, Katherine pursued an early interest in art through study, continued coursework, and participation in local art groups. She traveled extensively throughout Europe and Greece, deepening her appreciation of Mediterranean cultures, history, and her Greek heritage. Later in life, she developed an interest in economics and financial markets, which became a lasting intellectual pursuit.
Education was both Katherine’s profession and her calling. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Education from Incarnate Word College in 1953. After graduating early, she began her career teaching elementary school. She later earned her high school teaching certification from Trinity University. Throughout her career, she taught in both public and private schools and remained committed to education into her later years. She believed in the importance of learning as a foundation for a meaningful and well-lived life.
Katherine was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Elpinike Cazamias, and her husband, Charles Catsifas.
She is survived by her daughter, Christine Catsifas; her brother James Cazamias; nephews; godchildren; extended family in the United States and Greece; and many friends and former students whose lives she touched through faith, service, and education.
A Trisagion will be held at Porter Loring Mortuary, 1101 McCullough Ave., San Antonio, Texas, on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.
A Funeral Service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, 2504 N St Mary's St, San Antonio, Texas.
Interment will follow in Mission Burial Park South.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church.
May her memory be eternal.
