Kathleen "Kitty" Louise Monahan

I just heard of 'Sister Patrick's' passing, all of us that knew her at Notre Dame in Salinas loved her so much. She brightened up our lives with her joy and enthusiasm. Heaven definitely has gained a treasure!

I remember Sr. Patrick and the four years at the new NDHS in Salinas. I have so many fond and wonderful memories of her. I thought of her often over the years. She took a few of us girls from school, all from the class of 68, to the beach on a day one weekend just for fun. Her interaction with my parents was very special. I was never good in math but she made me understand it like no other math teacher I had. What a wonderful lady.

Sister Patrick´s is what I know her by. She was one of many teachers at Notre Dame High School in Salinas. Loved by all Rip Kathleen! class of 1969

My wife and I always thought of and referred to Kitty as the "Mayor" of our little village. She was one of the very first people we met when we moved here in 2006. On our very first day here we were blessed to meet Kitty. Her radiant smile and warm, welcoming way told us they we were in a special place. And we know now that Kitty is one of the main reasons this place is indeed so special. We feel blessed to have known her and lived here with her. So long for now Kitty, yours was a life...

I always enjoyed my visits with Kitty, learning about the history of our family. We always had plenty to discuss. My only wish is I had more time to spend with her and my family. I hope you are reunited with your mom, dad and brothers and sister. Irish Blessing May the roads rise up to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, May the rains fall soft upon fields And until we meet again May God hold you in the palm of his hand. (by Anon)

I knew her as Sister Patrick. She taught math at Notre Dame. She was feisty, spirited, and a big promoter of modern reform that was happening in the Church in the 1960s. I recall, how she went from wearing black loafers when I was a freshman to wearing white tennis shoes the following year. Easier to speed around and role model for us the spirit of an engaged, warm, and intelligent woman.