With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Catherine Bridget Orrino of Anaconda, Montana, who passed away on February 23, 2023 at the age of 70. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Alfred Orrino and Emma Orrino (Martelli); her husband Gary Sagen; her sister Anna Torney; her brother-in-law Jack Torney; and her niece Lori Ann Torney.

She is survived by: her sister Mary Gay of Lake Oswego; her nephew Mark Torney (Betty); her great-niece Bianca of Anaconda; her nephew Ed Gay of Reno; her niece Emily Jensen (Jeff); her great-niece Emma; and her great-nephew Jeffrey of Lafayette.

The Orrino family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the donor's choice in Cathy's name.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home

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March 1, 2023

Missoula County Attorney's Office lit a candle

“In memory of Catherine Bridget Orrino, A kind, compassionate, and amazing human. Cathy was so wonderful to work with. Her lifelong dedication to public service and populations suffering from mental health issues was so admirable. The State of Montana suffers a great loss with her passing. She will be missed beyond words. May her memory carry on.”

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March 2, 2023

Flathead County Attorney's Office wrote a sympathy message

“The staff at the Flathead County Attorney’s Office offers our deepest condolences to Cathy’s family and loved-ones. Cathy was an amazing person to work with and her knowledge, friendliness, and positive attitude will be greatly missed. The people of Montana got more than we deserved in Cathy Orrino.”

February 28, 2023

Linda J. Moodry wrote a sympathy message

“Our prayers and support to all Cathy's family and friends. She was the best! It was a pleasure to work with her on related cases between the prison and the hospital. Cathy always took care of every detail with ease. We appreciated her kindness and fun. She was a great neighbor to my mother-in-law, and we often waved and caught up when we saw each other. I am so sad to hear of her passing. She will be greatly missed. Our love to you Cathy💖”

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Mar 10

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Holy Family Catholic Church
217 W Pennsylvania Ave, Anaconda, MT 59711

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Mar 10

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Holy Family Catholic Church
217 W Pennsylvania Ave, Anaconda, MT 59711

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Mar 10

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Mount Olivet Cemetery
W 5th St, Anaconda, MT 59711

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