Catherine RYAN Obituary

Dear Jim and family, I accompanied Catherine many times. She is sure to be the only singer awarded 100 percent for German Lieder- Schubert´s "Nacht und Traume" Paul Ellery

Jim and family. Our deepest condolences for your loss. Stephen Schollum and former colleagues, Department of Accounting, Waikato Management School, The University of Waikato.

Jim and family, I was so saddened to hear of Catherine's passing. I have memories of her from Sacred Heart winning prizes for her hard work, singing at the Cathedral, and hearing of her advancing in her teaching career. She gave so much of herself to everyone and will be so sadly missed.

To Jim and family,
It was a privilege to work so closely with Catherine as a Catholic colleague. I will always remember her as a a caring and positive person.
May Catherine rest in peace.
With love
Bernadette Murfitt
Principal
Sacred Heart Cathedral School

Catherine was such a warm hearted, caring and compassionate person - full of love and worked with an attitude and aptitude that she was there to make a gentle difference in whatever she was guided to do. We worked together to establish Kai Kete at Holy Family Parish in Nelson/Stoke where we took donated food from Parishioners' gardens to an outreach programme in town - on a weekly basis. Like so many other things, she poured her heart into this. She is such an inspiration. She has well deserved her place to rest in the arms of the Lord.

Catherine was wonderful woman who inspired many in all she was part of during her life. Her very special qualities of kindness, thoughtfulness and compassion were always evident. Catherine was the first Speech and Drama teacher to our daughters and they loved their time with her. I was deeply saddened to learn of her death. Much arohanui to Jim, Anna, Stephen and your families.

Dear Jim & Family,
So sorry to hear of Catherine's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. The world has lost a great asset.
Kevin & Jean Walters

My deepest sympathies for your loss, Jim and family. Catherine will be sadly missed by many. Mary Snook

So sorry to hear of Catherine´s passing. She was an inspirational mother and teacher who has touched many people´s lives. Hold on to your beautiful memories and be comforted by the knowledge that Catherine now rests in God´s loving embrace. Arohanui and God bless.

A special lady with a heart of gold, the patience of a saint and the ability to see the potential in every person, young and not so young, that she worked with.
Gone too early.
Fondly remembered by Teresa and Ashleigh Cargo

In memory of a beautiful woman. Catherine you were the epitomy of grace and goodness. Fond memories of being spiritually uplifted at many liturgical experiences you were part of ,thankyou for your integrity shared. My prayers are with your family as they prepare to farewell you. Rest in peace dear Catherine you will be sorely missed. Sonia White

Our deepest condolences to Jim and the family. Catherine was a beautiful person and fabulous educator to our four girls. It was a privilege working with her on the St Mary´s College Board of Trustees.

Our aroha to you all

The Paxie Family of Otaki

I am deeply saddened to hear of Catherine´s passing. She was amongst the first I met as a singer back in the mid to late `70´s whilst we were competing in singing competitions. When I returned from overseas study I was privileged to share the performance stage with her in opera, operetta, musical theatre and oratorios. As a performer Catherine was professional, serene, possessed a clear beautiful singing voice with a wonderful stage presence, a giving performer who also had a wonderful sense of humour and fun.

To Jim and family, please accept my heartfelt condolences at what is an exceptionally sad time for you all. Catherine passed too young, but be assured she will be remembered as one who influenced and inspired many people, not only in her vocation as an exemplary teacher and educationalist, but also by those who were fortunate to know her as a performer. She will be sadly missed. Kia kaha.

With deepest sympathy

John Kiernan-Sear

My heart aches with sadness at the passing of such an amazing talented lady. You were the best Director I ever worked with.
Jim and family please accept my deepest sympathy.
RIP Catherine
From Ngaire Holmes

To Jim and all the family,

just learnt of Catherine's passing. May I extend my prayers and sympathy to you all at this time. I am unable to be with you on Friday but will offer Mass here in Miramar. Enjoyed the wonderful couple of years we shared while I was PP at Holy Family Parish in Nelson/Stoke when you arrived there, my home visits and your wonderful ministry to the community.

Warmest blessings and prayers,

Father Bill Warwick

Dear Jim and family
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Cathy was an inspiration to many and is remembered with love & affection. Many fond memories from school days and as we all moved into our future careers and married life. So pleased we were able to meet up again for your 40th wedding anniversary.
So sorry we cant be there at the funeral as we are currently away.
Warm regards
Marian and Clive Partington

Remember Catherine with great respect. She was a wonderful mentor, had a wicked sense of humour and greatly respected.

Catherine was a much-loved Principal of St Mary's College Wellington. Her commitment to our young women was deep and so many benefited from her leadership, grace and wisdom. To Jim, Stephen, Anna and Michelle, thank you for sharing her with us. Rest in peace Catherine. Catherine Fyfe, Chair, St Mary's College Wellington (the Proprietor)