Death Notices for Laois - Friday, October 24

Christy O’Brien - Mountmellick / Portlaoise

The death has occurred of Christy O'Brien Chapel Street, Mountmellick and formerly O'Moore Place, Portlaoise on October 23, peacefully at the Regional Hospital, Portlaoise.

Predeceased by his loving wife Philomena and his siblings Paddy, Tom, Micheal, Ann, May and Billy.

Deeply regretted by his loving daughter Nora and son Declan, son-in-law John Paul and daughter-in-law Catherine, grandchildren Jordan, Shannon, Max, Callum, Leon, nieces, nephews, neighbours and his many friends.

Rest In Peace. Funeral Arrangements Later

Joey Tuohy - Portlaoise 

The death has occurred of Joey Tuohy, London, England, formerly of Lakeglen and Marian Ave, Portlaoise peacefully in the care of the North London Hospice on October 17.

He will be sadly missed by his wife Caroline. Step children Niamh, Shane and Robert. His brothers Frank, Jim, Mick and Noel, his sisters, Margaret, Cathy, June, Angela and Ann. Deeply regretted by his cousins, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends.

Predeceased by his first wife Kay, his mother Hannah and brother Patrick, sisters in laws Clare and Rosie.

Thursday 6th November 2025 in St Marylebone Crematorium, East End Road, London, N2 0RZ, Service at 2.00pm.

Rest in Peace.

Bernadette (Bernie) Tynan - Mounrath / Portlaoise

It is with deep sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Bernadette (Bernie) Tynan, Fr. O’Connor Crescent, Mountrath. Co. Laois, on October 23.

Bernie will be deeply regretted by her loving family, and beloved grandchildren, great grandchildren, son in law, daughters in law, relatives, and her many neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home, Mountrath eircode R32Y661 from 6pm on Saturday, October 25, with Rosary at 8pm. Removal from her home on Sunday morning 26th October to St. Fintan’s Church, Mountrath eircode R32X338, for Funeral Mass at 11:30am, followed by burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Mountrath.

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

House strictly private on Sunday morning please. Rest in Peace.

Kathleen Evans- Portlaoise

Kathleen Evans (nee Murphy) Late of Blackburn , England and formerly 7 Lakeglen Portlaoise. Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving husband Glyn and family Melissa , Susie, Robert and DJ. Daughter of the late Joe and Lynn Murphy of Lakeglen. Predeceased by her brothers Andrew, Joseph and sister Linda . Deeply regretted by her sisters Mary, Susan, Paula, Yvonne, and brothers Martin, Kevin and Dean. Cousins , nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.