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Death Of Kathy Major, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Sunday 8th February 2026 of Mrs Kathy Major, (née Kavanagh), Killenyarda, Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her beloved husband John, parents Patrick & Johanna and brothers Joey and Pakie; Mrs Major passed away peacefully following a short illness, surrounded by her family, while in the care of staff at the ICU Unit and Med 2 Unit of Tipperary University Hospital.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving sister Teresa (Butler), nieces Annette, Josephine (Lowry), Elaine (Kavanagh Brennan), Jennifer, Caroline and Trina, nephews Michéal, Paddy, Mark, P.J., Jason and Patrick, grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnieces, great-grandnephews, her god-daughter Nina, godson Jamie, extended relatives, a large circle of friends especially Ann, Helen and Margaret and her fantastic neighbours, especially Tom and Veronica O’Dwyer, Joe Bourke, Michael & Kathleen Ferncombe and Catherine O’Gorman.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Major will repose at Devitt’s Funeral Home, The Green Cashel, Co. Tipperary, on Friday afternoon next, February 13th, from 5:30pm until 7:30pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the former Cistercian Monastery Abbey, at Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, (Eircode E41 PH01), to further repose for Requiem Mass on Saturday morning, February 14th, at 11:00am, followed by a Service of Cremation at The Island Crematorium, Rocky Island, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork at 2:00pm.

For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mrs Major, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Major family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time, and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.

Death Of PJ Bourke, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Tuesday last, 3rd February 2026, of Mr Patrick Joseph (PJ) Bourke, Cuan Mhuire, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, Tipperary and formerly of Ballycahill, Thurles and Jersey, Channel Islands.

In his 83rd year and pre-deceased by his brothers Willie and Eddie, sisters Biddy and Nuala; the passing of Mr Bourke is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Jessie, brothers John Joe, Mike, Tony, Gerry, Ollie and Pascal, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, former work colleagues in The Ommaroo Hotel, St Helier, Jersey, and a wide circle of friends in Ireland and Jersey C.I.

Rest in Peace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The remains of Mr Bourke will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, (Eircode E41 CP59), on Monday, February 9th, from 12:00 noon until 1:00pm.
Funeral Service will take place at 1:00pm in Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, followed by a Service of Cremation in Shannon Crematorium, Illaunmanagh, Shannon, Co. Clare, (Eircode V14 PV30) at 4:00pm same afternoon.

The extended Bourke family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time, and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.

Death Of Shauna Dunne, Thurles Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, today Tuesday 3rd February 2026, of Ms Shauna Dunne, Tarmon Drive, Thurles Co. Tipperary and formerly of Childers Park, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her uncle Eddie; the passing of Ms Dunne is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving partner Paul (Sheehan), mother Sandra and her partner Denis, sister Naoimi and her partner Aidan, grandmother Peggy, aunty Suzie, uncle Noel (Connors), grandfather Ned, Paul’s mother Enda and his sisters Denise and Jennifer, grand-uncles, grand-aunts, cousins, neighbours and many great friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

Following the wishes of Ms Dunne her funeral cortège, containing her earthly remains, will be received into the Church of St Joseph and St Brigid, Bothar-na-Naomh, Thurles on Friday morning, February 6th, at 10:30am, to repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by a Service of Cremation at Shannon Crematorium, Illaunmanagh, Shannon, Co. Clare, (Eircode V14 PV30), at 3:00pm.

For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Ms Dunne, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Dunne and Sheehan families wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time, and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.

Note Please: House Strictly Private.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

Death Of Hanibal Ramos, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Sunday 25th of January 2026, of Mr Hanibal Ramos, (Dew Valley Foods Ltd), Ormond Flats, Friar Street, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly of the Philippines.

Mr Ramos will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, (Eircode E41 A528) on Tuesday morning next, February 3rd, to repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by a ‘Service of Cremation’ later.

The extended Ramos family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time.

Death Of Elizabeth Senior, Formerly Of Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Sunday 18th January 2026, of Mrs Elizabeth Senior (née Ryan), Blackrock, Co. Dublin and formerly of Killenaule, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her husband Michael, parents Edgar and Terry and brother Alan; Mrs Senior passed away peacefully after a long illness.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving children, Lizanne and Edgar; grandchildren, Delphine and Michael; and her sister Geraldine, brothers Desmond and Gary, extended families, neighbours and friends.

Rest In Peace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The remains of Mrs Senior will repose at a private ceremony for immediate family, same to be held today, January 20th 2026, at Newlands Cross Crematorium, Ballymount Road, Ballymount Great, Dublin 24.
A burial ceremony for friends and family will take place at Kilternan Cemetery Park, Ballycorus Road, Kilternan, Dublin 18, at a later date, to be advised.

The extended Senior family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time, and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.

Note Please: Family flowers only; Donations in lieuif desired to Focus Ireland in memory of Mrs Elizabeth Senior (née Ryan)