Therese MINEHAN Obituary

Wonderful to see these memories of a wonderful teacher from several staff and students I remember from my time at CGHS. I am so grateful for Miss Minehan's teaching. What a privilege.

So sorry not to have realised Therese has died until well after her funeral. A woman full of fun, life, love and prepared to fight for the things she believed in. A great teaching colleague, always willing to share. Such a rock on the staff at Christchurch Girls. And yes the post prize giving parties were legendary!
Much love Therese. Sympathies to wider whanau and friends.

Therese was far and away my favourite ever teacher who inspired my love for history and helped develop my ability to argue my case!
Thank you Therese for being such a spectacular teacher and such a warm and funny human being, you'll be sadly missed

Congratulations to Marie Lockie for the comprehensive and inspirational eulogy at Therese's funeral service, which I just heard online. Therese was my hockey coach on NZ Uni women's hockey tour of Australia in 1965. A passionate and focused coach with whom we had a lot of fun. I will miss being able to pop into no.250 during visits to ChCh. RIP, Therese, after your very rich and productive life.

Kia ora koutou - I want to thank Marie Lockie for her inspiring and comprehensive eulogy at dear Therese's funeral which I listened to later - you captured Therese's character beautifully - amazing strengths and funny idiosyncracies. I was one of the University hockey players chosen to tour with her to Australia in 1965 - she was a hardcase coach -we had such fun with her - and have kept in touch ever since. Rest peacefully Therese after your very rich and useful life - will miss popping in to 250 for a catchup - Arohanui, Tanya - Grey Lynn, Auckland

Nearly 60 years on from Christchurch West I still remember Miss Minehan with fondness. She took no prisoners but certainly brought out the best in me.

My favorite teacher. Related so well to the pupils. You prepared me for the world. RIP

Miss Minehan was a fantastic history teacher at CGHS and I'm sure I'm not the only one to remember Friday afternoons when the 7th form history class got her to tell the same joke about the little old ladies on the beach. [If you heard the joke you'll remember the punch line!] Later, Therese was a great colleague when we both worked on the NZFUW history of Cathedral Square. History has given me both my profession and vocation and Therese was instrumental in making that happen. So sorry not to be able to join with others to celebrate her life tomorrow.

A wonderful teacher at CGHS terrifying at times but she also had a great sense of humour. Riding around town on her blue Raleigh 20. Caught me smoking outside school, and me putting it behind my back..stated careful Mia you'll go up in smoke lol. RIP Miss Minehan x

The best.RIP

Miss Minehan. She was my favourite teacher at West High, the one who influenced me the most. A wonderful woman - fierce, funny, inspiring. I will always remember her. RIP Min

I taught with Therese at CGHS.for many years. She was an amazing teacher of History and Social Studies as well as an excellent organiser of Staff social activities.She could always call on a wealth of "stories" which were always delivered in a most humorous and enthusiastic manner. Her parties after prize giving were legendary.Remembered with affection. John Wilson

Also a amazeing teacher at chch west high school (hagley high) always remembered. Mary connor.

Unforgettable manager and coach of NZ Universities' hockey team which toured eastern states of Australia in 1965. So much fun; so many memories. RIP Therese after a wonderful innings.

So many memories of my favourite History teacher. She was a legend at CGHS - formidable and forgiving. She taught us many lessons on life and encouraged us to aim high. She was even a welcome gatecrasher at my after prizegiving party at the end of our 7th form year! I have often thought about her over the years. So sorry to learn of her passing. Rest in peace Miss Minehan x

Therese was an amazing teacher and ally at CGHS. She taught history as if she had witnessed it herself and had an acerbic wit and a kind heart; I remember her with affection and gratitude.

Deepest sympathy to Therese's family. We are very saddened by her passing and will miss her very much.

Farewell to my old school friend of four years in Timaru. Many happy memories. Kath Fitzgerald

Deepest sympathy to Therese's family. She was a highly respected staff member of CGHS.
Brenda Bannehr

Lots of good memories of working with Therese, the annual after prizegiving party at her place being one, and all the laughs we had.So sorry to learn of her death.

My teacher, and a very dear friend for nearly fifty years. Therese, I will never forget you.

My most memorable, loved and feared teacher at CGHS who started my love for history. Equally loved and feared as my Hockey coach.
Charlotte Mayne

Therese was a great teacher, with a special enthusiasm for History. I was lucky enough to teach with her at Hillmorton High School in the 1960s. It was lovely to meet up with her last month at the meeting of former HHS staff, still as cheerful and lively as ever.
She was one of the authors of the splendid book on the history of the Square. A reprint would be a good way to remember her contribution to Christchurch's heritage.

A wonderful History teacher - she is very much remembered.

Condolences to the family. An amazing dedicated, enthusiastic and intellectual History and Social Studies teacher who introduced her pupils to the ever-changing history of Christchurch's inner city, including many field trips. Her mix of compassion, bravery and quick wit in all she taught were an inspiration. She will be missed.

Just such a lovely lady - super teacher and marvellous friend. I can still see "Min" backed up to her desk, fingers drumming and giving us C4A girls a tongue lashing for our test/exam results!! She attended my 60th here in Whangarei (about to be 70!) and had dinner with her and other girls in April of this year. So sad - the end of an era.

Very fond memories of Therese from my time at CGHS as a new teacher. She was so kind in so many ways.

Fond memories of a wonderful teacher at Hillmorten High School and awesome hockey coach,sym0athy to all her family members.

A great teacher and a strong and intelligent woman. RIP