HYNES, Fr. Valentine (Val)

HYNES, S.M.A. Rev Fr Valentine (Val) Society of African Missions, Blackrock Road, Cork (late Skehanagh Upper, Ballintubber, Co Mayo) - On 15 March 2024, peacefully at St Theresa’s Nursing Unit, African Missions, Blackrock Road, Cork. Predeceased by his parents John and Mary Ellen (née Barnicle), sisters Rose O’Gorman and Frances O’Reilly and his brothers Patsy, David and Jimmy. Deeply regretted by his sister Bridie O’Toole and brother Noel, nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, relatives, friends and neighbours, the people of the Dioceses of Ondo and Lagos, Nigeria, and his confreres in the Society of African Missions. Reposing at Ballintubber Resource Centre from 5pm to 7pm, (Monday), 18 March, followed by removal to Ballintubber Abbey. Funeral Mass at 2pm, (Tuesday), 19 March, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. For those who cannot attend, the Mass can be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/ballintubber Requiescat in pace