Rupert Joseph McElwee, Carragh Hill, Knocknacarra, Galway and formerly of St. Mary’s Road, Galway and Ballina, Co. Mayo

Details: Published: Tuesday, 31 December 2024 12:39

Rupert Joseph McElwee,

Carragh Hill, Knocknacarra, Galway and formerly of St. Mary’s Road, Galway and Ballina, Co. Mayo (Chartered Accountant, R.J. McElwee & Co).

It is with profound sadness that Rupert’s (Joe’s) family share the news of his death on Sunday, December 29, 2024, with his partner Agnes by his side and in the compassionate and respectful care of An Teaghlach Uilinn Nursing Home, Moycullen.

Rupert is predeceased by his wife Chris (née Hickey) and by his parents, R.J. and Julia and by his brothers Frank and Eamon.

He will be sadly missed by Agnes and by his much-loved family; his children Joseph, Niall, Karen, Julie, Justin and Shane, daughters-in-law Áine, Susan and Tracy, Shane’s partner Orla, grandchildren Joseph, Siobhán and Carolyn (U.S.A.), Conor and Ruby, Aoibheann, Donnacha, Sadhbh and Alannah and Claudia, his sister Kathleen and fondly remembered by the extended McElwee family and friends.

‘Called home to rest in peace in Ballina’

‘His soul to soar forevermore above you Galway Bay’

Reposing at the O’Flaherty Funeral Parlour, Munster Avenue, Galway (H91V1K8) on Thursday, January 02, 2025 from 5:00pm with removal at 6:30pm to the Church of Christ the King, Salthill.

Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Rupert (Joe) on Friday, January 03 at 10am and following Mass he will be laid to rest in Leigue Cemetery, Ballina to arrive at 1.30pm approximately.

Memorial donations if desired to the Galway or Mayo Hospice.

Live Streaming link for the Mass: Here

Claire & Joost Zwinkels (The Netherlands) 13 days 13 hours

Our sincere sympathy to Shane and all the McElwee family on the passing of your father. May he rest in eternal peace. Thinking of you during this difficult time.

Management and Staff of Breaffy House Resort 14 days 17 hours

Sincere sympathy to Shane and the McElwee family on the death of your dad. May he rest in peace.

Rosaleen and Carmel Hughes 15 days 22 hours

Sincere condolences to the McElwee and Walsh family on the death of your beloved Joe.
May hie gentle soul rest in eternal peace.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Pat Tonra ex Baxter 17 days 3 hours

Sincere condolences to Julie and the extended McElwee family on the sad passing of Rupert . May he rest in peace 🙏

Liam and Gaye Hendry Ballina 17 days 15 hours

Sincere sympathy to the McElwee family on the sad passing of Ruby an old neighbour may his gentle soul R I P

Martin and Kathleen 17 days 19 hours

Our deepest sympathy to the MLwee family on the passing of Joseph may his soul rest in peace

Andy and Sarah Gavin clooncan ballinlough co roscommon 17 days 23 hours

Deepest sympathy to Justin and your family on the sad passing of your Dad may he rest in peace.

Ger and Claudia McElwee Devaney 18 days 12 hours

Rest in eternal peace Rubes, a life well lived. Give strength to those left behind. You were a wonderful Grandpa to Claudia, we'll hold on to these moments always

Caroline and John Walsh glenedagh 18 days 12 hours

Dempest sympathy for ur loss condolences to all the family

Tommy Battle 18 days 16 hours

So sorry to hear of Ruby’s passing,sincere sympathy to all his family and extended McElwee families! May Ruby Rest In Peace and find a tennis court near at hand where he can display his skills as he did in the tennis club at the rear of our house in Corcoran Terrace many moons ago!

Paddy & Mary Walsh 18 days 17 hours

Sincere and Deepest sympathy to the McElwee family and Kathleen on the death of Ruby, my cousin who I admired greatly through his life. Ar Dheis lámh Dé go raibh a anam dhilís.

Mary Cunningham ( nee Thomas) , Belcarra 18 days 17 hours

Sincere sympathy to Shane and the McElwee family on the death of your dad. May he now enjoy the light of Heaven, reunited with your mum.

Declan Melody, Ballina. 18 days 19 hours

Sincere sympathy to Rubbie’s family at this sad time, RIP.

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