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Death Of Anne Cleary-Hautaniemi, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with sadness that we learned of the death, on Friday 20th June 2025, of Mrs Anne Hautaniemi (née Cleary), formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary and late of Mustasaari, Finland.

Pre-deceased by her parents Margaret and Denis and her younger brother Ailbe; the passing of Mrs Hautaniemi is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving daughter Karina, son Denis, adored grandchildren, Liam, Kara, Thom, Adam, Edvin, sister Marian, brothers Diarmaid, Seamus, Denis, Thomas, son-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends and colleagues.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

Rosary will be recited on Friday evening, July 25th, at 5:00pm, in No.3 Hazelwood, Lognafulla, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, (Eircode E41 R3N1).
Requiem Mass for Mrs Hautaniemi will be celebrated in the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles, (Eircode E41 E084) on Saturday morning, July 26th, at 11:00am, followed by interment of her ashes in St. Patrick’s cemetery, Moyne Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

The extended Hautaniemi and Cleary 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.

Jäi jälkeesi kaipuu, jäi sanaton suru.
(Translation: You left behind longing, unspeakable sadness.)

Death Of Christy O’Gorman, Formerly of Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with sadness that we learned of the death today, Tuesday 22nd July 2025 of Mr Christy O’Gorman, Gortfree, Kilmanagh, Co. Kilkenny, and formerly of Ballingarry (South Riding), Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents John and Margaret (Madge), his brothers Andy and Paddy, his sisters Betty, Rita, Mary (Funcheon) and Anna (Cummins) and his nephew Philip Funcheon; Mr O’Gorman passed away peacefully while at his place of ordinary residence.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; brother John and James, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr O’Gorman will repose at his home, Gortfree, Kilmanagh, Co. Kilkenny, (Eircode R95 K400), on Thursday afternoon, July 24th, from 4:30pm, with Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 7:00pm, before being received into the Church of the Assumption, Ballingarry, Thurles, Co. Tipperary on same evening.

Requiem Mass for Mr O’Gorman on will be celebrated on Friday morning, July 25th, at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in Tullaroan Cemetery, Co. Kilkenny.

The extended O’Gorman 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 lieu, if desired, can be made online to South Tipperary Hospice. (Also donation boxes will be situated in his private residence and in Ballingarry Church),

The O’Gorman family would also like to express their sincere thank you to the staff at St. Lukes Hospital Kilkenny, Mr O’Gorman’s Carers, The Home Support Service and South Tipperary Hospice, for their loving care.

Death Of John Tobin, Formerly Of Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Sunday 20th July 2025, of Mr John Tobin, Rolestown, Co. Dublin and formerly of Mullinahone, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Mr Tobin passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family while in the care of staff at the Mater Hospital, Phibsborough, Dublin 7.

Pre-deceased by his wife Ita, the passing of Mr Tobin is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving sons Enda and Sean, daughters Caitriona and Ann, son-in-law Marc, daughter-in-law Sheila, grandchildren Cameron, Morgan, Caitlin, Liam, Matthew and Nathan, sisters Nellie, Lizzie, Annie, Bridget and Margaret, brothers James and Martin, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Tobin will repose at his place of ordinary residence on tomorrow afternoon, Tuesday July 22nd, from 5:00pm until 8:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of St. Brigid, Rolestown, Dublin, (Eircode K67 D265) on Wednesday morning, July 23rd, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment immediately afterwards, in Rolestown East Cemetery, Co. Dublin.

The extended Tobin 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 Thomas O’Brien, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Sunday 20th July 2025, of Mr Thomas (Skinner) O’Brien, No. 45 Moyne Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his son Gary and parents Jimmy and Nancy, the passing of Mr O’Brien is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Joan, son James, daughter Sandra, adored grandchildren Lee, Tommy and Pippa, brothers Billy, Denis and James, sisters Sally and Moira, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours, and a wide circle of friends including former Eircom colleagues.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr O’Brien will repose at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Thurles, (Eircode E41 XY47), on Wednesday afternoon next, July 23rd from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
The funeral cortège bearing the remains of Mr O’Brien, will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles. (Eircode E41 E084), on Thursday morning, July 24th, at 10:30am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by a Service of Cremation, in Shannon Crematorium, Illaunmanagh, Shannon, Co. Clare, (Eircode V14 PV30), at 4:00pm.

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

The extended O’Brien 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: No flowers by request.

Death Of Samanta Kimene, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with sadness that we learned of the death, on Sunday 13th July 2025 of Ms Samanta (Sammy) Kimene, Slí na Siuire, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly Latvia.

Aged 25 years, Ms Kimene sadly passed away expectedly following a short illness while in Tenerife, Spain.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; loving mother Inese, brother Kevin, uncles Arturs, Andrins and Dzintars, aunts Mija and Ieva, cousins Elvis, Sophia, Joshua and Emily, work colleagues, extended relatives, neighbours, great friends both in Ireland and Spain, former pupils and staff at Presentation Convent, Secondary School, Thurles.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Ms Kimene will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, (Eircode E41 CP59), on Monday afternoon, July 21st, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm.
Her remains will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles, (Eircode E41 E084), on Tuesday morning, July 22nd, at 10:30am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Moyne Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

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

The extended Kimene 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.