Derry Death Notices - Wednesday, 17th April 2024
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices
The following deaths have occurred:-
Lorna Butcher (née McKinney), 65 Josephine Avenue, Limavady
The death has taken place of the late Lorna Butcher (née McKinney), 15th April 2024, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital. Beloved wife of Frankie. Loving mother of Kiera, Colette, Mark, Barry, Nicola and Kim. A much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Dear sister of Martin, Colette, Hazel and the late Derek R.I.P. Family time from 9.00pm to 10.00am please. Funeral from her home, 65 Josephine Avenue, Limavady on Thursday at 11.15am for Requiem Mass in Christ the King Church Limavady at 12noon followed by interment in adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to: Friends of Altnagelvin (ward 50) Altnagelvin Hospital, Glenshane Road, Derry BT47 6SB. Enquiries to: Brendan or Thomas: O’Brien’s of Limavady funeral directors. Telephone 028 77764732. Queen of the most holy rosary pray for her.
Michael (Micky) Forrest, 11 Josephine Terrace, Limavady
The death has occurred of the late Michael (Micky) Forrest, 15th April 2024, beloved son of the late Ann and Bobbie, 11 Josephine Terrace, Limavady, loving brother of Bobby, Teresa, Sean, Paula, Gareth and Nicky. Deeply regretted by his entire family circle, particularly his niece Duana. His remains will be reposing in his home on Wednesday from 3.00pm to 10.00pm. Funeral from there on Thursday at 9.30am for 10o’clock Requiem Mass in Christ The King Church, Limavady. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mourners are requested to wear Celtic, Wolfhounds or Derry shirts in honour of Micky. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. St Anthony pray for him.
Iris Huey (née McNair), 31 Drumard Road, Kilrea
Funeral arrangements for the late Iris Huey (née McNair), died 15th April 2024, peacefully at hospital, late of 31 Drumard Road, Kilrea. (House Strictly Private.) Beloved wife of the late William George (Billy); loving mother of Gillian, Elaine, Diane, John and Davina and a much-adored grandmother and great grandmother. Daughter of the late Samuel and Rebecca and sister of Sadie, Sammy, Tom and the late Jackie. Everyone welcome to call at McKiernan’s Funeral Home, 45-47 Maghera Street, Kilrea. BT51 5QL on Thursday evening from 6.00pm - 8.00pm. Funeral service to be held in McKiernan’s Funeral Home on Friday, 19th April at 1.30pm followed by interment in Kilrea Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to NI Chest. Heart & Stroke c/o McKiernan & Sons, 45-47 Maghera Street, Kilrea. BT51 5QL. ‘The Lord is my Shepherd.’
Stephen Irwin, Drumachose Park, Limavady
The death has occurred of the late Stephen Irwin, passed away peacefully at his home on 13th April 2024. Late of Drumachose Park, Limavady. Much loved brother of Seamus and the late Tracey and Jeanette, dear son of Derek and the late Hilda. House strictly private. All welcome to pay their respects at Browns Funeral Home, 21 Aghanloo Ind Est, Aghanloo Road, Limavady BT49 0HE on Wednesday evening from 6.00pm to 8.00pm. Funeral service will be held in Browns Funeral Home on Thursday at 2.00pm followed by burial in Enagh Cemetery at 2.30pm. (All welcome). Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his entire family circle.
Josephine Johnston (née Maguire), 73 Cargin Road, Toomebridge
The death has occurred of the late Josephine Johnston (née Maguire) (Cargin), 13th April 2024, beloved wife of James and loving mother of Aislín, Aimée, Laura (Carron), Kyle and Alex, daughter of the late Tom and Mary Jane Maguire and dear sister of Martin, Declan and Joachim. Funeral from her home, 73 Cargin Road Toomebridge on Thursday, 18th April at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in Church of the Sacred Heart Cargin. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her husband, daughters, son, son in law John, grandchildren Aiden and Jayne, brothers and extended family circle. The wake for Josephine will commence on Wednesday, 19th April from 12noon to 9.00pm.
Teresa McGuigan (née Larkin), 8 Drumard Road, Draperstown
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of the late Teresa McGuigan (née Larkin), peacefully in Antrim Area Hospital on Saturday, 13th April., 8 Drumard Road, Draperstown (formerly of Whitehouse). Beloved wife of the late Pat (Patrick), daughter of the late Louisa and Patrick, sister of Bobby, Jackie (twin), Eileen, Louie Hartley and Liam and the late Agnes Gray, Patsy, Mary Smith, Ann Carey, Con and Joe. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, wider family circle, neighbours and friends. Funeral from her late residence at 10.30am on Thursday, 18th April for 11o’clock requiem Mass in St. Columbas Church Straw. Burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery. http://www.devlinmedia.tv/
Roy Monaghan, Derry
The death has taken place of Roy Monaghan, 15th April 2024, loving father of Emmet and his partner Laurie, step-father of Lisa and Gearrai, beloved son of the late Willie and Eileen Monaghan (formerly of Belmont and Dunmore Gardens) dear brother of Josephine, Maureen, Frank, Alan, Terry and Claire and a much loved brother-in-law and uncle. Family and friends are welcome to pay their respects at W J O’Brien & Son’s Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU, on Wednesday and Thursday from 6.00pm to 9.00pm. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Columb’s Church, Chapel Road on Friday at 10.00am. Private cremation will take place in Lakelands Crematorium at a later time. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Mary Helena Nicholl, 47 Lismurn Park, Ahoghill
The death has taken place of Mary Helena Nicholl, 16th April 2024, peacefully at Magherafelt Manor Care Home, formerly of 47 Lismurn Park, Ahoghill. Dearly loved daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret, loving sister of the late Margaret and Caroline, and devoted aunt of Claire, Jane and their families. Service of Thanksgiving in Grange Presbyterian Church, Toomebridge, on Thursday at 2.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, to Magherafelt Manor Care Home Comfort Fund, c/o Hugh Wade & Son, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BF or online at hughwadefuneraldirectors.com. Lovingly remembered by all her family. “At Home with the Lord.”
James O’Kane “Jimmy”, 43 Columbia Park, Foreglen
We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of James O’Kane “Jimmy” peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on 14th April 2024. May he rest in peace. Late of 43 Columbia Park, Foreglen, Co Derry. Beloved husband of Sheila and loving father of Mark (Treasa), Lisa (Paddy), Jordan (Tini) , James (Eilis) and Kieran (Ciara). Will be sadly missed by all his grandchildren. Son of the late James and Annie R.I.P and dear brother of Mary, Noel and the late Bridie, Frankie and Collie R.I.P. Deeply regretted by the O’Kane and McLaughlin family circles. Reposing at his late home. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am. Funeral from his late home on Thursday, 18th April leaving at 10.30am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in St Peter & St Paul’s Church, Foreglen. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Funeral Mass will be recorded and available for viewing after the funeral via the following link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWLyqueSktt0yc0ZLxYuY8Q. Family flowers only please, donations if wished in lieu to BHSCT Musgrave Park Hospital c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Saint Padre Pio pray for him. Enquires to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.
Philomena Raddie (née McMackin), 6A St Canice’s Park, Eglinton
The death has taken place of Philomena Raddie (née McMackin), 15th April 2024, beloved wife of Brendan, 6A St Canice’s Park, Eglinton, loving mother of Mark and Catherine, mother-in-law of Matthew, devoted granny to Joshua and dear sister to Terry, Frankie and the late Marie and Monica. House private please. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in Star of the Sea Church, Faughanvale, on Thursday at 12o'clock. A private cremation will take place at a later date. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.