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VERDON - Christopher (Glasnevin, Dublin and formerly of Co. Longford), 31st January 2026, peacefully at the Mater Hospital, in the presence of his loving family. Predeceased by his dearly beloved wife Bernadette. Deeply cherished and greatly missed by his son Conor, daughter-in-law Maeve, adored grandsons Alistair and James, nephews and nieces, extended family, and wonderful friends and neighbours.

Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Lower Kimmage Road on Wednesday evening (February 4th) from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass will take place at 11 o'clock on Thursday morning (February 5th) in St. Francis Xavier Church S.J., Gardiner Street, followed by burial in Dardistown Cemetery.

de FOUW - (formerly Raab), Hansi (Sandyford, Dublin) passed away peacefully on 29th of January 2026 in the kind hands of the staff in SignaCare, Waterford on reaching the great age of 96. Beloved wife of the late Jan (2015) and much loved mother of Rinke and Remco. Hansi will be very sadly missed by her children and her grandsons Taidgh, Killian, Louis and Oliver, extended family and friends. A gathering of her family and friends will take place tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon at 2.30pm in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross. Hansi will be missed and remembered for the creative and talented soul she was, right to the very end. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to LauraLynn.

de Fouw - formerly Raab, Hansi (Sandyford, Dublin) passed away peacefully on 29th of January 2026 in the kind hands of the staff in SignaCare, Waterford at the age of 96. Beloved wife of the late Jan (2015). Hansi will be sadly missed by her children Rinke and Remco, and her grandsons Taidgh, Killian, Louis and Oliver. A gathering of her family and friends will take place tomorrow (Wednesday) at 2.30pm in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross. Hansi will be remembered for the creative and talented soul she was, right to the very end. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu can be made to LauraLynn.

FORDE - (Née Finn) Noreen, late of Trim Road, Kinnegad, Co Westmeath, formerly of Dr Mannix Road, Salthill, Galway - January 31, 2026 (peacefully) in her 95th year in the tender care of her family and staff at Sancta Maria Nursing Home Kinnegad. Reunited with her beloved husband Brendan. Noreen will be dearly missed by her children, Kieran, Deirdre, Eimear, Rory, Pierce, Fionnuala and Clodagh, sons-in-law Salah, Mitch and Stuart, daughter-in-law Hanan, cherished grandchildren Brian, Emmet, Niall, Orna, Faisal, Faris, Aislinn, Aidan, Brendan and Bobbi, and great-grandchildren Eli and Myles, brothers-in-law Mattie, Finian and Basil, nieces, nephews, relatives and her dear friends. Reposing at Gilsenan’s Funeral Home Mullingar (N91 K660) tomorrow (Wednesday) from 3.45 pm to 5.45 pm with Removal to St Mary’s Church Kinnegad (N91 VK79) arriving at 6.30 pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11 am followed by burial in Turin cemetery (N91 TW44).

Rest In Peace

GOVERNEY - Hugh, Ballsbridge (formerly of Rathmines and Carlow). On the first anniversary of his passing. Christine and the Governey family would like to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with us during our bereavement and who celebrated Hugh’s life since by sharing many happy memories. We are very grateful to all who attended the repose and Funeral Mass. Special thanks to the medics and staff at the Blackrock Clinic, Dr. Eoin Tiernan, Dr. Andrew Coady and Msgr Ciaran O’Carroll.

BOKSBERGER - Emma, Fortieth Anniversary. Always remembered, always loved. Mum, Dad, Neil and Conor.

STEWART - Rev. Alan. Peacefully, following a long illness, in the loving embrace of his family, in the wonderful care of Dunshaughlin Care Home. Predeceased by his parents, Alec and Molly, and by his beloved daughter Claire. Deeply mourned and sadly missed by his adoring wife Liz, son Robin, brother Derek, daughter-in-law Helen, granddaughter Shona, mother-in-law Patricia, sister-in-law Sandy, his cousins, wider family and his many friends at home and abroad. Funeral service on Wednesday, February 4th at 11:30 in St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, Maynooth (W23 W300), followed by cremation at 14:30 in Glasnevin Crematorium (D11 XA32).

Jesus said,

‘I am the resurrection and the life.

Whoever believes in me will live

even though they die;

and whoever lives and believes in me will never die’

(John 11:25,26).

BARNIVILLE - (nee Houlihan) Geraldine, (Donnybrook, Dublin and late of Birr, Co. Offaly) January 30, 2026 at the Blackrock Hospice, peacefully after a long illness. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Harry and loving mother of David, Tim and Nick. Dearly loved by her brother Jim, sister Susan, daughters-in-law Susan and Karen, son-in-law David, grandchildren

Leah, Daniel, Harry, Jack and Cara, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, many wonderful friends and her treasured carer Arlyn. May she rest in peace. Reposing at

Fanagans Funeral Home, Aungier Street on Wednesday (February 4) evening from 5.00 o’c until 7.00 o’c. Removal on Thursday morning to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook arriving for Funeral Mass at 11.00 o’c and

then to the Victorian Chapel at Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross (due 1.00pm). Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu, to the Blackrock Hospice.

MARREN - (née Craig) Nuala (Blackrock, Co. Dublin) January 30, 2026. Peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff of Our Lady’s Manor, Dalkey. Beloved wife of the late Enda and loving mother of Paul, Padraic, Martina, Elaine and the late David. Lovingly remembered by her sons-in-law Keith and Howard; daughters-in-law Geraldine, Isabel and Afric; brother-in-law Val; her cherished grandchildren, great-grandson, nieces, nephews, many relatives and friends. Nuala will be reposing this Monday evening (February 2) from 5.30pm to 7.00pm in Fanagans Carnegie Funeral Home, Monkstown, Co. Dublin, A94XK28. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Tuesday) at 11am in the Church of the Assumption, Booterstown followed by burial at Shanganagh Cemetery. Family flowers only please.

Donations, if desired to UNICEF