Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Christy O’Brien
Chapel Street, Mountmellick, Laois/Portlaoise, Laois
Christy O’Brien Chapel Street, Mountmellick and formerly O’Moore Place Portlsoise died October 23rd 2025 peacefully at The Regional Hospital Portlaoise.
Predeceased by his loving wife Philomena and his siblings Paddy, Tom, Micheal, Ann, May and Billy.
Deeply regretted by his loving daughter Nora and son Declan, son-in-law John Paul and daughter-in-law Catherine, grandchildren Jordan, Shannon, Max, Callum, Leon, nieces, nephews, neighbours and his many friends.
Reposing in his daughter Nora’s home in Chapel Street (R32Y5D1) on Saturday and Sunday from 5pm. Recital of The Rosary on both evenings at 8pm. Removal on Monday at 12.15pm to St.Josephs Church Mountmellick for Requiem Mass 1pm. Burial after in St.Josephs Cemetery.
Family time on Monday morning. Mass will be live-streamed via the parish webcam https://www.mountmellickparish.ie
Nancy Frawley
Borris Little, Portlaoise, Laois, R32V0CX
Nancy Frawley Borris Little, Portlaoise Co.Laois. Died October 25th 2025. Peacefully surrounded her loving family.
Predeceased by her husband Tom and son Peter. Deeply regretted by her daughter Sylvia Deevy, son John, son in law Pat, daughter in law Tanya, grandchildren, Craig and Rebecca and their partners Áine and Jay, great grandchild Páidí, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her residence R32VOCX on Sunday October 26th from 5pm until 8pm with rosary at 7pm. Funeral arriving to SS Peter and Paul’s Church Portlaoise on Monday for 2pm requiem mass followed by interment in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery Portlaoise.
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.
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.
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