Tributes paid to 'beautiful young girl' from Celbridge, Kildare

Heartfelt tributes have been paid to a 'beautiful young girl' from Celbridge, Co Kildare, who passed on Monday, June 9 2025.

Sofia Kemple, Oldtown Mill, Celbridge, Co. Kildare, passed suddenly at home on June 9.

Sofia is sadly missed by her loving parents Dermot and Marjo, brother Daniel, grandmother Tuula, her loving uncles, aunts, cousins and many friends.

May She Rest In Peace.

Tributes paid to Sofia on RIP.ie this week include: “Sincere condolences to Sofia's parents, her family and all of her friends...rest in peace beautiful young girl...send much love to all...”

And: “Dear Marjo and Family, I am deeply saddened to hear about the loss of your daughter Sofia. My condolences to you and your family during this difficult time.”

While another mourner wrote: “My heart goes out to you all on the loss of your beautiful daughter and sister. May she rest in peace.”

And another added: “My deepest and heartfelt condolences go out to the whole of Sofia's family, friends and clubmates. It's heartbreaking news to see such a beautiful young girl taken at such an age. Sweet dreams and rest in eternal peace.”

Reposing at her home on Thursday from 5pm - 8pm, with prayers at 7pm.

Removal on Friday at 12:30pm to arrive at St. Patrick's Church, Celbridge for 1pm Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Donacomper Cemetery.  

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

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to The Samaritans by clicking on the charity section below.

It is the family's wish that everyone attending Sofia's Funeral Mass would wear colourful clothes to celebrate her short, but wonderful life.

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

Those we love don't go away. They walk beside us every day.

Unseen, unheard, but always near. Still loved, still missed and very dear.

Webstream

Funeral service: https://celstra.ie/live-feeds/

Donate to The Samaritans: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/SK44234630/donate.html

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