Kildare Death Notices for today: Wednesday, June 25 2025

Johanna (Joan) Caffrey (née O'Keefe)

The death has occurred of Johanna (Joan) Caffrey (née O’Keeffe), Lusk, Dublin / Rush, Dublin / Kildare.

Johanna (Joan) Caffrey, Née O'Keeffe, Greatcommons Lusk Co. Dublin, (late of Brookfield Park Rush, Grove Park Drive Glasnevin D11, Maddenstown Co. Kildare) 23rd June 2025.

Peacefully and suddenly at home. Wife of the late Simon, daughter of the late James and Katherine, sister of the late May, Sean, Seamus, Helen and Eamonn.

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Sadly missed by her loving and devoted children Mary, Seamus, Joan, Dymphna, Stephen, Simon and Declan, sister Kathleen, adored thirteen grandchildren Aidan, Joanne, Colin, Sean, Daniel, Mathew, Christopher, Thomas, Dylan, Greg, Natalia, Mia and Samuel, four great grandchildren Alice, Leigh, Jack and Seamus, daughters-in-law Colette, Rachel, Linda and Magdalena, sons-in-law Steve and Declan, nieces, nephews, relatives, extended family and many friends.

May Johanna Rest In Eternal Peace.

Reposing at her residence Thursday from 6pm to 8pm (K45-HD36). Removal Friday to St. MacCullin's Church Lusk arriving for 11am funeral mass, burial thereafter in Whitestown cemetery.

Webstream

Funeral Service: https://www.churchservices.tv/lusk

Bernard (Brian) Magarahan

The death has occurred of Bernard (Brian) Magarahan, Coill Dubh, Kildare.

​Magarahan, Bernard (Brian), Coill Dubh, Co. Kildare, June 21st 2025, suddenly at home. Predeceased by his parents Eugene and Josephine, sister Diane and brother-in-law Peter Cooney and nephew Alan Cooney.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving sisters Joan and Sarah, brothers-in-law Tommy and Jock, nieces, nephews, neighbours and large circle of friends.

May Brian Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, Prosperous (W91T62P) on Wednesday from 4pm - 7pm, with evening prayers at 6pm.

Removal from Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home on Thursday at approx. 10:30am to arrive at Christ The King Church, Cooleragh for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in St. Benignus Cemetery, Staplestown.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live in the "webstream" section below.

Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors accept no responsibility for any live webcam interruptions or issues.

For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on (045) 868230

Webstream

Funeral Service: https://www.mcn.live/Camera/christ-the-king-church-cooleragh

John Martin

The death has occurred of

John Martin, Roxboro, Ballinrobe, Mayo / Kilcock, Kildare.

John Martin, Roxboro, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo and formerly of Kilcock, Co. Kildare and Rathfarnham, Dublin.

Peacefully and calmly in the tender and loving care of the staff at Mayo Hospice, Castlebar on Monday 23rd June.

Predeceased by his mother, Mary, his father, Owen and brother, Aidan.

He will be sadly missed by his adoring wife, Karen, much loved daughters, Niamh and Ciara, sister, Peg, and brother, David, cherished grandsons, Nathan, Adam, Callum and Dylan, sons-in-law, Gavin and Darragh, extended family, neighbours old and new, and many dear friends.

Forever Loved, Forever Missed.

Reposing at Saint Joseph’s Funeral home Ballinrobe F31XV63 on Thursday evening (26th June) from 6.30pm with private removal at 7.30 o’clock to his residence.

Removal from his residence on Friday morning (27th June) to Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold's Cross, Dublin for committal service in the Victorian Chapel at 4pm.

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Mayo-Roscommon Hospice: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/JM83228807/donate.html

The family would like to thank you for your co-operation and consideration at this difficult time.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh anam dílis.

Pauline Rafter

The death has occurred of Pauline Rafter, Brittonstown, Ballymore Eustace, Kildare.

Rafter, Pauline, Britonstown, Poulaphouca, Ballymore Eustace, Co. Kildare and late of Glenbrook, Ticknevin, Carbury, Co. Kildare.

Loving wife of the late Bob. Devoted mother to Antoinette, Robert, and Paul.

Pre-deceased by son Eric. Will be dearly missed by her family, daughter in law Joanne, son in law Philip, grandchildren Erica, Darragh, Philip, Dylan, Ryan, Josh and Jessie, great grandchildren Jayden, Sophia and Marcus, brothers in law Christopher and Bill, sisters in law Margaret and Ann, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, and friends.

May Pauline’s gentle soul Rest in Peace

Reposing in Clarke's Funeral Home, Burgage More, Blessington, Co. Wicklow W91 YN79 on Thursday 26th June 2025 from 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm.

Funeral to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ballymore Eustace, Co. Kildare on Friday 27th June arriving for 11.00 am Funeral Mass followed by burial in Confey Cemetery, Leixlip, Co. Kildare.

Webstream

Funeral Service: https://churchmedia.tv/parish-of-ballymore-eustace

Mary Roche (née Brosnan)

The death has occurred of Mary Roche (née Brosnan)

Kilcullen St, Dunlavin, Wicklow / Ballymore Eustace, Kildare / Ventry, Kerry.

Mary Roche, (neé Brosnan) 23rd June 2025, passed peacefully surrounded by her family at Blackrock Clinic.

Beloved, and cherished, wife of Tommy, and much loved mother of Declan, Thomas, Seán, Angela and Paul.

Deeply missed by her brother Paddy, six grandchildren, extended family and friends. and a warm gratitude to the wonderful staff at Blackrock Clinic, whose professionalism and care are greatly appreciated, also, to the dedicated and attentive staff at Kiltipper Woods.

A big thank you to all at Dunlavin Medical Centre and the great support of the Community Health Nurses.

Reposing at Clarke's Funeral Home, Blessington, eircode W91 YN79 on Wednesday 25th June from 4pm to 7pm. Family home private. Removal on Thursday morning to arrive at St Nicholas of Myra Church, Dunlavin, for 11am funeral mass, burial afterwards in Dunlavin Cemetery.

May Mary Rest In Peace

Donations if desired to www.fightingblindness.ie

Family flowers only please.