With great love and deep sadness, we share the passing of Kathy Fiorentino — a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend whose kindness and laughter touched everyone she met.

Born in Cranbrook, BC, to Hazel and Fred Kalt, Kathy had a wonderful childhood growing up in Rampart with her sister Doreen. After graduating from Mount Baker Secondary School in 1962, she married the love of her life, Frank Fiorentino, beginning a 63-year journey.

Kathy and Frank built an incredible life together. They raised their two daughters, Joan and Sherry, surrounded by close family and friends. Kathy thoroughly enjoyed her time spent working at Uniglobe and the Cranbrook airport, which amplified her love for travel.

Kathy built many everlasting friendships through her summers spent at Koocanusa, winters spent in Yuma, Arizona, and the many groups she devoted her time to.

Nothing brought her more joy than being “Grandma.” She cherished her grandchildren Bryce, Kendall, Justyn, and Josie, along with great-granddaughter Indie.

Kathy was predeceased by her parents Hazel and Fred Kalt, sister Doreen (Romeo) Pellegrin, and son-in-law Mike Mackie.

She is survived by her husband, Frank, daughters, Joan (Mark Bostock), and Sherry, (Greg) grandchildren Bryce, Kendall, (Brad) Justyn, (Colton) Josie, (Carson) and great-granddaughter Indie. Kathy is also survived by her longest friend, Brenda McDowell, and her chosen family, the Grahams, as well as many other family members and friends.

Grandma lived her life surrounded by love, laughter, and the people she cherished most. She filled every room she entered — and every heart she touched — with warmth, generosity, and joy. Her legacy lives on in the stories, traditions, and recipes she shared, and in the family who will forever carry her spirit forward.

The Fiorentino family would like to thank the nurses and doctors at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital for their compassion and incredible care.

A memorial mass in Kathy’s honour, will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church at 11:00am, followed by a celebration of life at the Prestige Rocky Mountain Resort at 2:00pm on Friday November 7th, 2025. Both services will be livestreamed,

Mass link: http://hdezwebcast.com/show/kathleen-fiorentino-mass 

Reception link: https://www.hdezwebcast.com/show/kathleen-fiorentino-reception

In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Kathy’s name to the Cranbrook Hospice Society.

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