Kildare Death Notices for today: Monday, February 16 2026

Laurence (Larry) O'Connor

The death has occurred of Laurence (Larry) O'Connor, Curragh Farm, Newbridge, Kildare.

O'Connor (Larry) Laurence, Curragh Farm Newbridge, and late of Artillery Place.

Funeral arrangements later.

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Helen Leonard (née Waldron)

The death has occurred of Helen Leonard (née Waldron), Celbridge, Kildare.

Leonard, Helen (née Waldron), (Celbridge, Co. Kildare and formerly of Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo). February 14, 2026. Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in the excellent care of the staff at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown.

Beloved wife of the late Hugh and much loved mother of Marie, John and Louise and a cherished nanny of Rebecca, Emmet, Sean, Anna, Joe, Cúla, Rosie and Laoise and great grandmother of Mae. Sadly missed by her loving son, daughters, sister Bridie, brother John, grandchildren, great-grandchild, sons-in-law Eoin and Rossa, daughter-in-law Siobhan, the extended Waldron and Leonard families, neighbours and friends.

May she rest in peace.

Reposing at her residence (W23 YE18) on Monday evening (February 16) between 4 pm and 7 pm. Removal on Tuesday morning (February 17) to St. Patrick’s Church, Celbridge arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 noon followed by burial in Donacomper Cemetery.

Helen’s funeral service may be viewed online (live only) by following the link below.

“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis”

Webstream

Funeral service: https://celbridgeparish.ie/webcam-celbridge

Michael Storey

The death has occurred of Michael Storey, Coonbeg, Castletown, Ballylinan, Laois / Athy, Kildare.

Peacefully, at home surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents, siblings, nieces and nephews. Deeply regretted by his nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Rest in Peace

Reposing at Rigney's Funeral Home, Athy (R14 TX26) on Tuesday evening (February 17) from 6pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Wednesday morning to arrive at The Church of the Sacred Heart, Arles for Requiem Mass at 12 noon with burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Family Carers Ireland.

House private Wednesday morning please.

Donations in lieu of flowers to Family Carers Ireland in Memory of Michael Storey: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/MS23417133/donate.html

John (Frank) Caulfield

The death has occurred of John (Frank) Caulfield, Sandyford, Dublin / Leixlip, Kildare.

John (Frank) Caulfield (Barnacullia, Sandyford and late of Leixlip, Co. Kildare) – February 12 2026.

Passed peacefully at St. Michael’s Hospital, Dun Laoghaire. Beloved husband of Gabrielle (Gay) (née McGahy) and much-loved father of Jennifer, Philip, Francis and Monica.

Sadly missed and remembered by all his loving family, sister Betty, brother Pat (Brewer), son-in-law Peter, grandchildren Daniel, Hayleigh, Leigh, Kacey, Bobbie, Robin and Charlie, great-grandchildren Cameron, Millie (Princess), Parker, Lucas, Aurora, Willow and Wynter, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours, friends and his loyal companions Oreo and Páidín.

May he Rest in Peace

John will repose at JP Ward & Sons Funeral Home, Sandyford Village (D18C8P7) on Monday evening (Feb 16) from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Tuesday morning (Feb 17) to St. Mary’s Church, Sandyford Village arriving for 11:30am Mass, followed thereafter to Glencullen Cemetery.

All enquiries to JP Ward & Sons Funeral Home, Sandyford Village Tel (01) 2135905

Webstream

Funeral service: https://sandyfordparish.org/webcam/

Winnie O'Donovan (née Loughlin)

The death has occurred of Winnie O’Donovan (née Loughlin), Moorefield Park, Newbridge, Kildare, W12 FV59 / The Curragh, Kildare.

Formerly of The Curragh and Naas, Co. Kildare.
Predeceased by and now reunited with her husband Michael, sons Kevin and Joseph.
Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.
Sadly missed by her loving children David, Brigid, Cally, Mary, Willie, Mick, Gerard (Laba), Shane and Iris, sons and daughters in law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers and sisters in law, nieces and nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

May Winnie rest in peace.

Reposing at her family home (W12 FV59) from 4pm on Monday (February 16) with Rosary at 7pm.
Removal by Glennons Funeral Directors on Tuesday morning to arrive at St. Brigid's Church, The Curragh for Requiem Mass at 11am.

Burial afterwards in St. Corban's Cemetery, Naas.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to the "Alzheimer's Society of Ireland" at the link below.
Winnie's Funeral Mass will be live streamed through the webstream link below.

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

For all enquiries, please contact Glennons Funeral Directors on 045 860110.

Webstream

Funeral service: https://www.facebook.com/TheCurraghChurch/

Rachel Osborne (née Smith)

The death has occurred of Rachel Osborne (née Smith), Celbridge, Kildare.

OSBORNE, (née Smith), Rachel, Celbridge, Co. Kildare, February 12 2026 (suddenly), beloved wife of Simon and cherished mother of Kayleigh, Mia, Chloe, Amelia and step-mother to Alannah. Sadly missed by her loving husband, children, parents James and Brenda, and siblings Graham, Karen, Aimee, Fiona, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and her very large circle of friends.

May Rachel Rest In Peace

Reposing at her parent's residence (W23CF67) on Wednesday (February 18th) from 4pm - 8pm, with prayers at 7pm. Removal from her parent’s residence on Thursday (February 19th) at approx. 10:15am to arrive at St. Patrick’s Church, Celbridge for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by committal in Newlands Cross Crematorium at approx. 1pm.

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

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

House private at all other times, please. Family flowers only please.

Rachel’s family request that everybody wear smart casual clothing.

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

Webstream

Funeral service: https://celbridgeparish.ie/webcam-celbridge

Cremation/burial: https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html

Nicholas Walsh

The death has occurred of Nicholas Walsh, Chanterlands, Athy, Kildare. Late of Coláiste Lorcáin, Castledermot.

Nicholas passed away peacefully after a short illness, bravely borne. Predeceased by his beloved wife Mary (d. 1999), his brother Frank and sisters Kathleen and Mary.
Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sons Mark and Ken and daughters Sinéad and Deirdre, daughters-in-law Bríd and Madeline, son-in-law Berend, his adored grandchildren Conor, Ronan, Dylan, Darcy and Cillian, his dear friend Rhona, brothers Dick, Mike, Tommy and Pierce, his extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
May Nicholas and Mary Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Rigney's Funeral Home, Athy (R14 TX26) on Monday evening (February 16) from 5pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 8pm. Nicholas' funeral cortège will walk from Chanterlands at 10.45am on Tuesday morning (February 17) to arrive at St. Michael's Parish Church, Athy for Requiem Mass at 11am, see livestream link http://www.parishofathy.ie

Burial afterwards in St. Michael's New Cemetery, Athy.

Family flowers only please . Donations, if desired, to Breast Cancer Ireland.