Death Notices for Laois - Tuesday, April 1

Bernadette (Bernie) Murray- Stradbally

The death has occurred of Bernadette, better known as Bernie Murray (née Whelan), Main Street, Stradbally, Co. Laois, peacefully on the 1st of April 2025 at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore, Co. Offaly, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her parents Agnes and Jack, Peggy and her brother-in-law Danelli.

Sadly missed by her husband Tom, son Tadhg, sisters Marguerite, Helen, Mary-Agnes, Patsy-Ann and Therese, brothers Sean and Eddie, nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law Margaret and Kathleen, brothers-in-law John, Piaras, Ray and Steve, extended family and all her friends.May Bernie Rest in Peace

Reposing at her residence, Main Street, Stradbally from 4pm on Wednesday (2nd April) with recital of the Rosary at 8pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday (3rd April) at 11am in the Scared Heart Church, Stradbally and afterwards Bernadette will be laid to rest in Oakvale Cemetery, Stradbally.

Funeral Mass will be streamed live on the Stradbally Parish Webcam, https://svtparish.ie/webcam.

House Private Thursday Morning, please.

Una Brennan (nee Graham) - Tolerton

The death has occurred of Una (Catherine) Brennan (née Graham) of Loon, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Tolerton.  Passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, in the care of the staff at Hillview Nursing Home, Carlow.

Predeceased by her husband Bill, daughter Anne, her sons-in-law Michael Hughes and Dodie O'Neill

Loved forever by her son Chris, daughters Nora, Tricia, Catherine and Geraldine, daughter-in-law Eileen, and sons-in-law Davy, Martin and Tommy, her adored grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at the Residence of her daughter Geraldine, (Loon, Castlecomer R95 HH7X) on Tuesday, 1st April from 2pm with Vigil Prayers and Rosary at 8pm.

Removal from Geraldine's residence on Wednesday, arriving at St. Patrick's Church, Clogh for Requiem Mass at 12 Noon. Una will be laid to rest thereafter in the Crosshill Cemetery, Castlecomer.

Annie Ryan - Portlaoise

The death took place on March 28, 2025 of Annie Ryan (nee Rohan), Old Road, Ballydavis Portlaoise and formerly Corbally, Abbeyleix.

Peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Jim. Dearly loved mother to Mary, Noreen, John, Martin, Ann-Marie, Patricia, James and Liam. Deeply regretted by her loving family. Brother Tom, sister in law Mary, sons in law, daughters in law. Grandsons and granddaughter. Nephews, nieces. Relatives and many friends. May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Keegans Funeral home on Sunday evening from 6.30 pm, until 8 pm with rosary at 7.30pm. On Monday removal from her residence to arrive at the Church of the Assumption The Heath for 11 am requiem mass. Interment will follow in the adjoining churchyard

House private please

Larry Ryan - Rathdowney

The death took place on March 28, 2025 of Larry Ryan, Knockiel, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.

Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his wife Kathleen and his brothers and sisters.

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by Margaret, his adored family Olivia, Lorcan and Laura, devoted daughter-in-law Marie, sons-in-law Enda and Mark, his much cherished grandchildren Kate, Ellen and Kelly MacMahon, Larry, Anna, Meabh and Oisín Ryan and Kitty Crilly, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Reposed at his residence Knockiel, Rathdowney (Eircode R32 E1C6) on both Sunday and Monday afternoon from 3 until 7 o'clock. Removal from his residence on Tuesday afternoon to the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Rathdowney arriving for Requiem Mass at 2 pm.Interment afterwards in Bealady Cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society. Larry's funeral Mass can be viewed by pressing the following link https://www.parishwebsites.ie/rathdowney/

Michael Boyhan - Mountrath

The death took place on March 29, 2025 of Michael (Mick) Boyhan, Fr. O’Connor Crescent, Mountrath, Co. Laois.

Mick passed away peacefully after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family at home.

Beloved husband of Maura, and dear father to Michelle, Karina, Michael, Ann, Marie, Carol, Paul, Lauren, Rachel and Noelle. Sadly, missed by his wife, children, his 14 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, brother Liam, sister Mary (Hanlon), sister-in-law Margaret, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, partners, extended family, relatives and kind neighbours and a large circle of friends.

Reposed at Burke’s Funeral Home Mountrath on Sunday evening (30th March) from 4.0’clock, concluding with Rosary at 8.0’clock. Removal on Monday morning 31st March from his home to St. Fintan’s Church Mountrath (Eircode (R32EC61), for Requiem Mass at 10.0’clock, followed by Burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery Mountrath.

Mick’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.mountrathparish.ie