Patrick Bonham - Abbeyleix
The death occurred of Patrick (Pat) Bonham Bendigo, Victoria, Australia, formerly of Abbeyleix, Co Laois on Saturday, November 1 peacefully in his 99th year.
Beloved husband of Rhonda. He is survived by his nine children Catherine, Mary, Sean, Liam, Anne, Emma, Siobhan, Clare, Padraig, their spouses and partners Carlos, Carl, Gabrielle, Sally, Martin, Andreea, his eight grandchildren and great grandchild, sister in law, nieces and nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
He was predeceased by a grandchild and his 10 brothers and sisters.
Funeral Rosary on Thursday 13th November, 7pm (AEDT) at Mulqueen Family Funerals, Bridge St, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia.
Funeral Mass on Friday 14th November, 1.30pm (AEDT) at St Monica's Church, Kangaroo Flat, Victoria, Australia.
Pat's Funeral Rosary and Funeral Mass will be available to view via livestream at https://mulqueen.com.au/service-details/client/?nid=6f9655b0-5aaa-40f6-8084-283141818a34
The Funeral Mass will also be available for download & viewing following the service.
Rest in PEACE.
Pauline Dunne - Portlaoise
The death has occurred of Pauline Dunne, Clonrooske House, Portlaoise, on November 6 peacefully at her family home surrounded by her loving family.
Daughter of the late Chris and Mary Dunne. Predeceased by her twin brother Peter, brothers Eddie and Bartle and sister-in-law Mary. Dearly loved sister to Mary, Christy, Pat and Ollie. Family friend Ray. Deeply regretted by her loving family, brother-in-law John, sisters-in-law Marian, Pauline and Maura, nephews, nieces, grand-nephews, grand-nieces, cousins and many friends and neighbours.
Reposing at her family home on Friday from 4pm until 8pm with rosary at 7pm. Funeral arriving at St. Fintan’s Church, Ballyfin for 12 noon requiem mass on Saturday. Interment will follow in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise.
Pauline’s family deeply appreciate your kindness, love and support at this time and we thank all who cared for Pauline. Finally, a special word of thanks to our wonderful family, neighbours and friends for all they have done for us over these difficult days.
Rest in Peace.
Monica O'Brien - Portlaoise
The death has occurred of Monica (Mon) O'Brien, The Hermitage, Portlaoise and formerly Dr Murphy's Place on November 6 peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.
Dearly loved sister to John, Pascal, Mary, Tony, Kieran, Ann, Noel, Pat and David. Predeceased by her parents Séan and Peggy O'Brien (nee Rigney).
Fondly missed by all her cousins, nephews, nieces, brother-in-law, sisters in law, relatives and especially all her colleagues and customers and friends In 4 Aces (BWG).
Reposing at Keegan's Funeral Home on Friday evening from 6.30 pm until 8.30 pm. Funeral to arrive for 2 pm requiem mass on Saturday in SS Peter and Paul's Church. Interment will take place in SS Peter and Pauls Cemetery, Portlaoise. Family flowers only, donation if desired to the Cuisle Cancer Support centre, Portlaoise.
House private please.
May she rest in peace,
May Tynan - Fisherstown
The death has occurred of of the late May Tynan, (née Flynn), Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, Co Laois peacefully in her 90th year in Oakdale Nursing Home, Portarlington in the company of her loving family.
Predeceased by her husband Liam and her brother-in-law Denis Tynan, her twin brother Paddy, Bill, Jimmy, Mick, Lar and Joe. Sadly missed by her lovely daughters Elizabeth and Geraldine, sons-in-law Martin and William, sisters Theresa and Nancy, brothers John and Ned, grandchildren Martin, Shaun and Billy, sisters-in-law, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May will be reposing at her daughter Geraldine’s residence (R32 V0D7) on Friday, November 7 from 3pm to 8pm with recital of the rosary at 8pm. Removal by Whelehan Funeral Directors on Saturday morning at 11.20am to arrive at The Sacred Heart Church, Rath for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Interment to follow in Saint John’s cemetery, Killenard. (R32 VW77). House private on Saturday morning please.
All enquiries to Whelehan Funeral Directors 087 9800507
Brendan Murtagh - Mountrath
The death has occurred of Brendan (Barney) Murtagh, Woodbrook, Mountrath, Co. Laois, and formerly Dublin on November 3, 2025, unexpectedly at the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise.
Predeceased by his son Shane. Sadly, missed by his beloved wife Tracy, daughter Tara and Leah, brother, sisters, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Removal on Saturday morning November 9 to St. Fintan’s Church, Mountrath (eircode R32EC61), for Requiem Mass at 10 am, followed by Burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Mountrath.
Barney’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.mountrathparish.ie
House private please at all times. The Murtagh family would like to thank you for your support and co-operation.
