Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patricia (Pat) Cuddy, (née Mullagh)
Killanure, Mountrath, Co Laois
Pat passed away peacefully on the 8th November 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving family after an illness bravely borne. Predeceased by her father Michael (Mick) Mullagh.
Dearly beloved wife of Martin and adored mother to Claire, Sara, John and Martina. She will be sadly missed by her mother Kathleen (Grealish), sister Kitty, brother Michael and all her loving family in Oxford. Fondly remembered by her sons-in-law Martin and Dave, daughter-in-law Keeva, grandchildren Ben, Conor, Sadbh, Charlie, Max, Sam, Kara, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, and her wonderful friends.
Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home Mountrath on Sunday evening (10th November) from 5.0’clock, concluding with Rosary at 8.0’clock. Requiem Mass on Monday afternoon (11th November) at 12 noon in St. Fergal’s Church Camross, followed by Burial in the adjoining Cemetery. Pat’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on:-
https://www.facebook.com/Camross-Pastoral-Council-102465442386310/
Luis Gómez Pèrez
Madrid, Spain/Mountmellick Road, Portarlington
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family in Portarlington. Sadly missed by his loving wife Frances (Earley), son Alvin, daughter-in-law Sueann, granddaughters Elsa, Elena and Lucia, sister Nines (Madrid, Spain), brothers-in-law Tomás (Madrid, Spain), Tommy and PJ, sister-in-law Noreen, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends in both Ireland and Spain.
Reposing at Maher’s Chapel of Rest Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Sunday evening 10th November from 4pm with Removal at 5:50pm arriving St Michael’s Church Portarlington at 6:30pm. Requiem Mass in St Michael’s Church, Portarlington, on Monday 11th November at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to St Michael’s Cemetery Portarlington.
Evening Prayers on Sunday 10th November from 6:30pm and Requiem Mass on 11th November will be streamed live on.
(Para familiares y amigos end Espana, oraciones el Domingo desde las 19:30h (hora de Espana) y la miss el Lunes 11 den Noviembre a las 13h (Horan de Espana) sé transmitira en vivo por). https://www.mcn.live/Cameras/st-michaels-church-portarlington
Stephen Byrne
The Orchard, Maryborough Village, Portlaoise, Laois/Mountmellick, Laois
The death has occurred of Stephen Byrne, The Orchard, Maryborough Village, Portlaoise, Laois and late of Emmett Street, Mountmellick, Co. Laois. Predeceased by his loving father Stephen and aunt Kitty Lynch (Emmett Street Mountmellick). Died unexpectedly at home. Serving Member Irish Prison Service, Portlaoise Prison.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Hazel and his adored daughters Sarah & Olivia, his devoted mother Peggy, father and mother-in-law Tony and Shiela Fitzpatrick, brothers-in-law, relatives, neighbours, colleagues and many friends.
Reposing in Moloney’s Funeral Home, Mountmellick (R32 PC95) on Monday 11th of November from 5pm.
Recital of the Rosary at 7pm. Removal on Tuesday morning to St. Joseph’s Church Mountmellick arriving for 11 O’clock Requiem Mass followed by cremation in Dardistown Crematorium at 3.30pm.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam. https://www.mountmellickparish.ie/web-cam/
Jackie Burke
Mountmellick, Laois
Died peacefully surrounded by her loving family.
Reposing in Moloneys Funeral Home, Mountmellick (R32 PC95) on Sunday 10th of November from 4pm.
Recital of the Rosary at 6pm. Removal on Monday morning to St. Joseph’s Church Mountmellick arriving for 11 O’Clock Requiem Mass.
Burial afterwards in St. Joseph’s Cemetery Mountmellick.
Funeral mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam.
https://www.mountmellickparish.ie/web-cam/
Anne Blanche
Wolfetone Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Anne Blanche, Wolfetone Street, Mountmellick, Laois died peacefully after a short illness on the 7th of November surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her parents, Edward and Ester.
Sadly missed by her loving brother Eddie, sister-in-law Pam, nieces Louise and Sarah, and her partner Jimmy Ganley. Also missed by her cousins, neighbours and cherished friends. Former employee of Kelly’s Foundry of Portlaoise and Mannion’s of Moath.
Reposing in Moloney’s Funeral Home Mountmellick (R32 PC95) on Friday the 8th of November from 5pm. Recital of the rosary at 6:30pm. Removal from Moloney’s Funeral Home to St. Josephs Church Mountmellick arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am Saturday 9th November. Burial afterwards in St. Joseph’s Cemetery Mountmellick.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam https://www.mountmellickparish.ie/web-cam/
Nonjabulo Makhanya
Lios an Óir, Charleville, Cork/Portlaoise, Laois
Lios an Óir, Charleville, formerly of Buttercup, Portlaoise, Co. Laois and originally from Durban, South Africa.
Nonjabulo passed away peacefully in the presence of her loving family at home on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024.
Predeceased by her loving parents Jubilee Zu and Thembeni Victoria. Loving mother of Odwa Awethu and Lwandile, cherished grandmother of Uminathi Zanokuhle.
Dear sister of Khethiwe Confidence, Joy, Thabile Purity, Doh Bathobile and Charity Siphindile.
Deeply regretted by her loving family, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, brother-in-law, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Funeral Arrangements will be updated on Tuesday, November 12th.
