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Catherine Marie (nee Crooks) "Cathy" MacPHERSON

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John Rhind Funeral Directors

13-19 London St

Christchurch, Canterbury

Catherine MacPHERSON Obituary

On Saturday, January 31, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital. Aged 79 years. Loved wife of Ian, and dearly loved mother of Gerard, Anna and Carl, Blair and Yvonne, Andrew, and Heather and Craig. The OG Original Granna of Jack, Oscar, Josh, Monty, and Kate. A much-loved sister, aunt, friend, and teacher. Messages for the MacPherson Family may be sent c/- PO Box 26051, North Avon, Christchurch 8148. Cathy's funeral will be live-streamed, and can be viewed via www.johnrhind.co.nz under 'Upcoming Funerals and Streaming'. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Gregory's Catholic Church, 26 Cotswold Avenue, Bishopdale, at 10.30am on Saturday, February 7, to be followed by interment at Belfast Cemetery.


Published by Southland Times from Feb. 4 to Feb. 7, 2026.

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Michael Ryan

February 27, 2026

Mrs MacPherson taught the rather rowdy class of 10FD in 2001 and managed to turn the class dynamic into a positive team environment where no individual was left behind. For this reason, She stands out to me as the best secondary school teacher I had and for which I'm very thankful. Rest well and best wishes to the family.

Vivienne Hawthorne

February 14, 2026

A mighty totara has fallen. Cathy helped me turn my life around. She was a great person. Cathy was a compassionate women. Thank you for sharing her.

Tim Hannan

February 8, 2026

So sorry to hear of Cathy's passing. She was was a great friend of our parents. She had a fantastic personality - many fond memories from back in the day.

Tim Hannan (& siblings)

Claudio Veronese

February 8, 2026

Ian and family my condolences for your sad loss

Susan Moore

February 4, 2026

Sending my deepest sympathy to your family on the sad loss of Cathy.
She was always a bright spark & a pleasure to catch up with from time to time.
Hope to be able to watch her farewell service by live stream.

From Susan McAra Gold Coast, Australia (Cathie“s cousin)

Les Heaphy

February 4, 2026

So sorry to read this. Catherine was a great friend of my sister and mother. I remember her from my childhood, and caught up with her many times over the years.
RIP
Les Heaphy

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