March 1, 1957 – April 20, 2026
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Sister Catherine Mary (Cathy) Bundon, CSJ, who entered into eternal life on April 20, 2026, at St. John of God Care Center in Los Angeles.
Catherine Mary Bundon was born in San Diego on March 1, 1957, to Henry F. Bundon and Joan Myrvold, both of whom were born in Canada. She was proud of her Canadian connection and referenced it often in conversation.
Sister Cathy entered the community of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in August 1982, made first vows in June 1984 and final vows in July 1990. She said, “I hadn’t always planned to enter community. The idea didn’t enter my mind until I was 22.”
For many years of her ministry, she taught high school math and computer science. She also served as bookkeeper in local communities and was an active member and meticulous secretary of several community committees. In addition, she was the treasurer for the Los Angeles Province from 2009 until she retired in 2024. As province treasurer, her door was always open to anyone who needed help; her ability to clarify numbers was evident to so many.
She lived with a spirit rooted in presence, generosity, gratitude and profound appreciation for life. May she rest in peace.
Funeral services for Sister Cathy will be held on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. in St. Joseph’s Chapel at Carondelet Center, 11999 Chalon Rd. in Los Angeles. Watch via livestream.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, Los Angeles Province, 11999 Chalon Road, Los Angeles, CA 90049 or donate online.
Cathy and I were classmates at OLP, class of ‘75. We were also freshman roommates at MSMC. I was not surprised to see in her obituary that she did not join the community until 1982. I always told Cathy she would join CSJ someday, but she would just laugh and say “I don’t think so!” Cathy was kind and brilliant. She lived everyday with her diabetes, never complaining and always with a smile on her face! May she Rest in Peace!!