Deaths in Limerick: Sunday, March 30

The death has occurred of Rita Phayer (née Carey), Coolraine Estate, Ennis Road, Limerick, peacefully, at University Hospital Limerick, in the presence of her loving family, on March 29.

Predeceased by her husband Michael, sons Noel and Gerard.

Rita will be sadly missed by her loving daughter Gloria and son-in-law Val. Deeply missed by her nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Arriving to Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Ennis Road, on Tuesday, April 1 for Requiem Mass at 1pm. Funeral afterwards to Shannon Crematorium, for service at 3pm.

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The death has occurred of Kathleen Mulcahy (née Pitman), Kingsland, Bruree, Co Limerick and formerly of Broghill, Charleville, Co Cork on March 29 peacefully in the wonderful care of all at University Hospital Limerick, surrounded by her family.

Beloved wife of the late John.

Sadly missed by her loving sisters Margaret and Anna, brothers David and Tom, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, gran-nephews, gran-nieces, relatives, kind neighbours and a large circle of friends.

Reposing in Daffy's Funeral Home, Croom, on Monday evening, March 31 from 6pm, with evening prayers at 7pm.

Removal to arrive at St Joseph's Church, Granagh on Tuesday, April 1 for 12 noon requiem Mass followed by Cremation Service at Shannon Crematorium at 2pm.

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The death has occurred of Maura Heffernan (née O'Gorman), Gortnaglass, Templeglantine, Limerick and formerly of Kilkee, Co Clare, ​​peacefully on March 24 in the wonderful care of the Foothills Medical Centre, Alberta, Canada.

Predeceased by her father Daniel O'Gorman, and brother Flan O'Gorman.

Maura will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband Gerry, daughters Helen, Karen and Lynda, sons Dominic and Colin, sons-in-law Stephen, Micheál and Tom, daughters-in-law Bianca and Nicola, her 10 grandchildren, mother Mary, sister Yvonne, brothers Dermot, Joe, and Ray, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. 

Reposing at Riedy's funeral home, Newcastle West, on Thursday, April 3 from 6pm until 8pm. Removal from her home on Friday, April 4 to arrive at Shannon Crematorium, for cremation at 12 midday.

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The death has occurred of Kathleen Atkins (née Murphy) Knockfinnisk, Athea, Limerick, peacefully on March 29, at University Hospital Limerick.

Predeceased by her father Jim, mother Ellen, and brother Kevin.

Deeply regretted by her loving husband David, sons Dylan and Jamie, brothers Pat, James, Tim and Mike, aunt Catherine, mother-in-law Marie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Reposing at Riedy's Funeral Home, Newcastle West, on Tuesday, April 1, from 6pm, with Removal at 8pm to St Bartholomew's Church, Athea. Requiem Mass is on Wednesday, April 2 at 12 noon, followed by cremation afterwards in Shannon Crematorium at 4pm.

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