Catriona Mclachlan Steel

Catriona McLachlan Steel, a wife of 38 years, a mother of two beautiful girls and a friend to so many passed away suddenly in her home on Sunday June 16th, 2019. Hers was a fully lived life of laughter, passion, and fun. Catriona was born in Helensburgh, Scotland on June 12th, 1957 to Ian and Elizabeth Lawrie. She was the youngest of 11 children and grew up in a house full of love, laughter and sibling squabbles. At a young age, she developed a passion for dance which she developed into a successful business, training aspiring dancers. While in Scotland, Catriona met William (Bill) Steel, and they had both found their perfect match; a lifelong love. They married in 1981 in Garelochhead. Following the birth of their two daughters, Kirsty and Lynsey, the oil business took them to Anchorage, Alaska in 1991 and then to Houston, Texas in 1994. In Houston, Catriona started what would become a very successful dance studio with her students going on to pursue professional dance careers in prestigious dance companies including the Bolshoi Ballet, New York City Ballet, Dutch National Ballet, Washington Ballet, Cincinnati Ballet, Houston Ballet, and Princess Grace of Monaco. Catriona loved her family and friends with all her heart. She loved to travel but also enjoyed being in her dream home and tending to her garden. She touched many lives, inspired hundreds of young dancers and will be remembered as someone with a big heart who was there for anyone who needed help. She was the life of the party, the rock on which her family foundation is built and the glue that held it together. The family wishes to thank everyone for the huge outpouring of good wishes, memories and support. The memorial service and celebration of Catriona’s life will be held at two o’clock on Tuesday, June 25th, 2019 at Forest Park Funeral Home, 12800 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77077. Immediately following family and close friends are invited to be with the family at their home. In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions may be directed to Texas Children’s Hospital.