Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Cuddy
Derrynaseera, Camross, Laois
November 10th 2024, peacefully in the wonderful & loving care of the Nurses and Staff at St. Brigid’s Hospital, Shaen, Portlaoise, Co. Laois.
Predeceased by his parents Julia and Jack, sister Sr. Bernadette, brothers Sean and Martin.
Deeply regretted by his loving sisters, Mary, Margaret, Ann, Philomena and Teresa, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing in Guilfoyle’s Funeral Home, Castletown, Eircode R32 TN84, this Monday evening (Nov 11th) from 5pm pausing for prayers at 7 pm.
Removal on Tuesday morning (Nov 12th) to St. Fergal’s Church, Camross (Eircode R32 VY79) for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Michael’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on Camross Pastoral Council facebook page.
Margaret (Peggy) Conroy
Glenlahan, Stradbally Rd., Portlaoise, Laois, R32TK2K
The passing has occurred of Peggy Conroy.
Beloved & devoted wife of Joseph. Adored mother of Dean and Lorraine. Sadly missed by her loving family; son in law Christian, daughter in law Mary, grandchildren Eva and Gavin, sister Ber, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her home on Monday evening from 5pm to 7pm with Rosary recital at 7pm.
Removal on Tuesday at 11.20am to arrive at SS Peter & Paul’s Church for 12.00 noon Requiem Mass.
Interment afterwards in SS Peter & Paul’s Cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed on the following livestream link: Webcam – Portlaoise Parish
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/
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.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Sunday, November 10, 2024