Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Evelyn O’Rourke (née O’Keeffe)
Ballyfin Rd, Portlaoise, Laois
Evelyn O`Rourke (nee O`Keefe) “Bonton Villa “ Ballyfin Rd. Portlaoise , 23rd Oct 2025 Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Seamus and loving mother to Eamonn (Archie) Geraldine, Anne, Claire, and Gillian.
Cherished grandmother to Elizabeth, Paul, Alan, and David, great grandchildren Leah, Ellie, and Bonnie. Deeply regretted by her loving family, sons in law Pat, Bobby, Brendan and Anne’s partner Liam, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Funeral arriving at SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise for 11 am requiem mass on Monday morning. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul’s cemetery, Portlaoise. House strictly private please.
Joey Tuohy
London, England. Formerly of Lakeglen and Marian Ave., Portlaoise, Laois
Joey Tuohy, late of London, England. Formerly of Lakeglen and Marian Ave., Portlaoise. Passed away peacefully in the care of the North London Hospice.
He will be sadly missed by his wife Caroline. Step children Niamh, Shane and Robert. His brothers Frank, Jim, Mick and Noel. His Sisters, Margaret, Cathy, June, Angela and Ann. Deeply regretted by his cousins, Nieces and Nephews. Relatives and friends.
Predeceased by his first wife Kay. His Mother Hannah and brother Patrick. Sister in laws Clare and Rosie.
Thursday 6th November 2025 in St Marylebone Crematorium, East End Road, London, N2 0RZ, Service at 2.00pm.
Bernadette (Bernie) Tynan (née Carroll)
Fr. O’ Connor Crescent, Mountrath, Laois/Portlaoise, Laois
It is with deep sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Bernadette (Bernie) Tynan, Fr. O’Connor Crescent, Mountrath. Co. Laois, on the 23rd October 2025.
Bernie will be deeply regretted by her loving family, and beloved grandchildren, great grandchildren, son in law, daughters in law, relatives, and her many neighbours and friends.
May She Rest in Peace. Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home, Mountrath eircode R32Y661 from 6pm on Saturday 25th October 2025, with Rosary at 8pm. Removal from her home on Sunday morning 26th October to St. Fintan’s Church, Mountrath eircode R32X338, for Funeral Mass at 11:30am, followed by burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Mountrath.
Bernie’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.mountrathparish.ie
House strictly private on Sunday morning please.
Joseph (Joe) Dunne
Ballyhuppahaun, Rosenallis, Laois
Joseph better known as Joe Dunne Ballyhuppahaun, Rosenallis, Co. Laois passed away peacefully Wednesday 22nd of October surround by his heart broken family at The Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise.
Predeceased by his loving wife Frances (Flanagan), his infant son Thadius and his infant daughter Frances, his brother Timmy and sister Theresa.
Deeply regretted by his heart broken children, Tim, Marie, Tara and Joe, his adored grand children Muireann, Jack, Saoirse, Sam, Will, Tadgh, Isobelle, Luke, Charlie and Harry, his son-in-law Jack, daughters-in-law Sinead and Georgina, his sister Phillis, his brother Gerry, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Reposing in Moloneys Funeral Home on Thursday evening from 5 o’clock. Recital of the Rosary at 7.30pm. Funeral arriving to St. Brigid’s Church, Rosenallis on Friday morning for Requiem Mass at 11 o’clock. Burial afterwards in St. Brigid’s Cemetery, Rosenallis.
Kathleen Evans (née Murphy)
Portlaoise, Laois
Kathleen Evans (nee Murphy) Late of Blackburn , England and formerly 7 Lakeglen Portlaoise. Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving husband Glyn and family Melissa , Susie, Robert and DJ. Daughter of the late Joe and Lynn Murphy of Lakeglen. Predeceased by her brothers Andrew, Joseph and sister Linda . Deeply regretted by her sisters Mary, Susan, Paula , Yvonne, and brothers Martin, Kevin and Dean. Cousins , nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Thursday, October 24, 2025
