Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
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.
Patrycja Majewska
Esker Hills, Portlaoise, Laois
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patrycja Mayewska, Esker Hills Portlaoise who left this world peacefully on November 2nd 2024. Peacefully after a long illness at St James Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Patrycja brought warmth, kindness and light to all who knew her, and her presence will be deeply missed. She touched the lives of many leaving behind cherished memories that will forever be held close. She will be deeply missed by her father Mariusz, mother Beata, step mother Monika, sister Martyna and all her family and friends.
Reposing at Keegan’s Funeral Home on Thursday, November 7th, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm with prayers at 6:30pm. Requiem mass to honour Patrycja’s life will be celebrated on Friday November 8th at 12 noon in SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise. Followed by cremation in Newlands Cross Crematorium at 2pm.
Josephine Guinan (née O`’Connor)
Dunamase, Portlaoise, Laois, R32WY19
Josephine Guinan (nee O’Connor) Dunamase, Stradbally, Co. Laois and late of Newcastle, Co. Dublin. November 4th 2024 . Peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife to Tim and dearly loved mother to Phelim, Finian and Eileen. Cherished grandmother to Cillian, Rióna, Liam, Fiachra, Oisín, Iarlaith, Caoimhe and Ashlinn, son in law Liam, daughters in law Paula and Karina. Deeply regretted by her loving family, brothers Charlie, Der, Briany, and sister Eileen, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her home (R32WY19) on Thursday 7th from 3 pm until rosary recital at 8 pm. Removal on Friday morning to Ratheniska Church for 11 am requiem mass. Interment will follow afterwards in adjoining cemetery. House private on Friday morning.
Christina (Chrissie) Molloy (née Green)
Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, Laois
Chrissie passed away peacefully in her 88th year, in the company of her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Joseph, her son in law Seamus and her sisters Phil, Bridie and Ester. Sadly missed by her Sons and daughters Mary, Ellen, William, Joe, John and Mag, son in law Joe, daughter in law Deirdre, Ellen’s partner Michael, grandchildren Frances, Sarah, John, Emma, Hannah, Gillian, Joe and Alison, great grandchildren, brother, sisters, brother in law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her residence (R32 W6N7) on Tuesday from 4pm to 8pm with recital of the Rosary at 8pm. Removal by Whelehan Funeral Directors on Wednesday morning at 11am to arrive to the Sacred Heart Church, Rath for 12 noon Requiem mass. Internment to follow in new cemetery, Emo. Family Time on Wednesday morning please.
Kathleen McEvoy (née O’Sullivan)
“Sunberry”, Abbeyleix, Laois/Ardpatrick, Limerick
The death has occurred of Kathleen McEvoy (nee O’Sullivan) of ‘Sunberry’, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois and formerly of Graigue, Ardpatrick, Co.Limerick, November the 4th 2024, very peacefully following a brief illness in the exceptional care of Bryan, Maura, Ciara and staff of St.Gobnait’s Nursing Home, Ballyagran, Co.Limerick. Predeceased by her husband Seamus, brothers Willie and Timothy, sisters Lizzie, Sr.Breda, Maireád and Eileen. Sadly missed by her loving family, sisters Teresa Croke (New York), Carmel O Leary (Athlacca), brother David O Sullivan (Askeaton), brothers-in-law Aiden Croke, Pa O’Leary, sisters-in-law Mary O’Sullivan, Emma McEvoy, Kathleen O’Sullivan and Eileen O’Sullivan, nieces and nephews, especially Geraldine, Marian and Bryan, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing this Tuesday evening, 5th, from 6pm at Daffy’s Funeral Home, Kilmallock followed by evening prayers at 7pm. Funeral to arrive Wednesday, to the Chapel of Rest, Church of the Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois, at 11am for reposing, before Kathleen’s Requiem Mass at 12 noon, followed by burial afterwards to the adjoining cemetery.
Sheila Guidera (née Mc Redmond)
Knockanina, Mountrath, Laois
Sheila Guidera (nee McRedmond), Knockanina, Mountrath, Co. Laois. Died November 4th 2024. Peacefully in the Maryborough Centre Portlaoise, in the loving care of the wonderful staff.
Predeceased by her husband Patrick, her parents Bernie and Sheila, brothers Liam and Christy. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her sisters Mary (Moore), Margaret (Boyhan), Kathleen (Mulhall), Bernadette and Chris (Mc Redmond), her brothers Michael, Frank and Donal, her aunt Maidie (McGill), extended family, relatives, neighbours, friends and colleagues in the Maryborough Centre.
Reposing in the Maryborough Centre (Eircode R32 YFW6), this Tuesday evening (Nov.5th) from 5pm until 7pm. Reposing in Guilfoyle’s Funeral Home Castletown (Eircode R32 TN84), this Wednesday evening (Nov.6th) from 5 pm until 8 pm with prayers in the funeral home at 7 pm. Removal on Thursday morning (Nov. 7th) to arrive at St. Edmund’s Church, Castletown for Funeral Mass at 11am, with burial immediately afterwards in St Fintan’s Cemetery, Mountrath.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, November 4, 2024
