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The death has occurred of Renata Bocevic
Of Kincora Hall, Shannon and Limerick
Formerly of Lithuania. Renata died peacefully, at University Hospital Limerick, on April 23, 2023.
Very deeply regretted by her mother Terese, sisters Violeta and Jurga, brothers Romas, Valerij, Stas, Oleg and Jonas, partner Darius and his sisters Rita and Rasa, other relatives, friends in Ireland and Lithuania.
May she rest in peace
Reposing at Cross's Funeral Home, Gerald Griffin Street, on Wednesday, April 26, from 9am to 4pm. Funeral will arrive, on Thursday, April 27, at St. Michael's Church, Denmark Street, for requiem Mass at 12pm, followed by cremation service in Shannon Crematorium at 2pm.
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The death has occurred of Bruna Cacciaguerra
Of Newcastle West. Formerly of Brazil.
Bruna died peacefully, at Milford Care Centre, surrounded by her loving family.
Very deeply regretted by her mother, brother, husband, three children and friends in Ireland and Brazil.
May she rest in peace
Reposing at Cross's Funeral Home, Gerald Griffin Street, on Wednesday, April 26, from 3pm to 4:30pm, followed by removal to Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Milford, Castletroy. Requiem Mass on Thursday, April 27 at 11am.
Bruna's requiem Mass will be streamed live at https://www.churchservices.tv/milfordlimerick
Funeral afterwards to Shannon Crematorium.
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The death has occurred of Donie Collins
Of Inch St Laurence, Caherconlish
Formerly of Ahane and Ballyneety Service Station. On April 23, 2023 (peacefully) at his residence.
Very deeply regretted by his loving wife Jane, sons Anthony and John, daughter Karena, daughter-in-law Jean, beloved grandchildren Jamie, Darren, Vicky, Abbie, Lily-Mai and Nicole, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grand nephews, grand nieces, other relatives, neighbours and his many friends.
May he rest in peace
Reposing at Cross's Funeral Home, Ballyneety, on Tuesday, April 25, from 5pm to 7pm.
Funeral will arrive on Wednesday, April 26, at Our Lady, Mother of the Church Caherconlish, for requiem Mass at 11.30am, funeral afterwards to Inch St. Laurence Cemetery, Caherconlish.
Donie's requiem Mass will be streamed live at https://churchcamlive.ie/caherconlish-caherline-parish/
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Heart Foundation.
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The death has occurred of Pat Fitzgerald
Of Shanagolden
On April 23, 2023. Late of CPL Fuels and Fitzy Transport.
It is with great sadness that the Fitzgerald family announce the untimely passing of Pat, peacefully in the loving care of the staff of 6B at University Hospital Limerick surrounded by his family and those who loved him.
Predeceased by his mother Nora, father Patjoe and brother Maurice.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Nora and their adored children Kellie, Dale, Casie, Emma and Lucy, cherished grandchildren Ollie, Isla and Daisy also Sophie and Declan, sisters Mary and Bridget, brothers Bill, Michael and John, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces and nephews, relatives and a wide circle of friends.
Rest in peace
Reposing at Madigan's Funeral Home, Shanagolden, Eircode V94 W8DY on Wednesday, April 26 from 6pm to 8pm.
Funeral Mass Thursday, April 27, 2023, at St Senan's Church Shanagolden at 12noon followed by burial in the local cemetery.
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The death has occurred of Laura Flynn Hayes
Of 24 Foxfield, Dooradoyle and Knocklong
Laura passed away peacefully at University Hospital Limerick on April 24, 2023
Sadly missed by her heartbroken mother Breda (Bibs) and all her close family and friends.
A funeral Mass for Laura's ashes will be held in St Joseph's Church, Knocklong at a date to be announced shortly. Her ashes will be buried afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Donations in lieu of flowers to the Irish Red Cross. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
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The death has occurred of Denis Foley
Of Passage West, Cork and Lisnagry
On April 23, 2023, peacefully. Denis, cherished husband of the late Myra and loving father to Jim, Mary, Kevin, Terry, Denis, Val, Bryan and Myra. Predeceased by his sister May (O’Callaghan) and his daughter-in-law Carmel.
Deeply regretted by his loving sons, daughters, sons in law, daughters in law, his beloved grandchildren and great grandchildren, sister Kathleen (Lotty), and his many relatives and friends.
Please leave your personal message for Denis’ family on the condolence section at www.jerhoconnorfuneralhomes.ie
No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to Milford Care Centre, Limerick.
May he rest in peace, united for eternity with his darling Myra.
Funeral arrangements later.
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The death has occurred of Patricia Leahy
Of Kilmallock and Down
On April 22, 2023, peacefully at hospital. Patricia, dearly devoted sister of the late Patrick, John, Michael, Thomas, Edmund, Kathleen, Ellen and Mary, a dear sister-in-law, aunt and great-aunt. Former teacher at Kilmallock.
Requiem Mass in St. Joseph's Church, Ballycranbeg on Monday, May 1 at 11am. Service of committal in Roselawn Crematorium, Belfast on Tuesday, May 2 at 9.20am.
On her soul sweet Jesus have mercy. May she rest in peace.
Will be sadly missed by her loving family circle and all her friends at Green Isle residential home.
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The death has occurred of Colm Walters
Of Shelbourne Road, Limerick City
Late of Ger Walters Fuels, Watch House Cross, Limerick
Colm passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, in Milford Care Centre, on April 23, 2023.
Beloved husband of Denise, dearest father of Gerard and Ellen, adoring grandad to Gray, son of Marie and the late Ger, brother of Orla and Avril, father-in-law of Joelle.
Sadly missed by his loving family, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, kind neighbours and many friends.
Rest in peace
Reposing at Griffin’s Funeral Home, John’s Gate on Tuesday, April 25, from 5pm. Removal to St. Munchin’s Church, Clancy Strand, at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday, April 26, at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to Mount St Lawrence Cemetery.
Messages of condolence can be conveyed by post to Griffin’s Funeral Home.
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May they all rest in peace. To leave a message of condolence, please click here
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