Frank Moretti

Frank Moretti passed away peacefully at his home in Seattle, Washington, on May 19, 2026, at the age of 93, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Ontario, Canada, to Italian immigrant parents, Frank was the first in his family to attend college and went on to earn a PhD in geology. He married Arden, his wife of 70 years, and they had three children together. Frank worked as a research geologist in the oil industry for 35 years, with assignments in Alberta, Texas, Saudi Arabia, China, and Venezuela. After retiring to Victoria, British Columbia, Frank developed a passion for nature and heritage projects, becoming an avid gardener, beekeeper, and bird watcher. He was involved with the Sail and Life Training Society and the Royal BC Museum, and was a dedicated member of the Episcopal and Anglican churches. Frank was predeceased by no one mentioned in the available text and is survived by his wife Arden, and their three children.