Derry Death Notices - Wednesday, October 21, 2026

The following deaths have occurred:-

Rachel Cloete (née Patterson), 94 Culnady Road, Upperlands, Maghera - The death has taken place of Rachel Cloete (née Patterson), October 20 2026, (peacefully) at her home surrounded by her loving Family, Rachel, 94 Culnady Road, Upperlands, devoted Wife of the late Gerry, dearly loved Mother of William, Ruth and Jonathan Porter, a loving Mother-in-Law of Stephanie and Richard, a much adored Granny of Hannah, Megan, Bobby, Johnny, Jack, Rachel, Sarah, Ellis, Will and Danny, Great Granny of Reuben and a dear Sister. All welcome at the Family home on Wednesday (October 21) and Thursday (October 22) from 12:00 noon to 9:00pm. Funeral will take place from her home on Friday, October 23 at 12:00 noon to Drimbolg Reformed Presbyterian Church for burial at 12:45pm, followed by A Service of Thanksgiving. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Drimbolg Reformed Presbyterian Church and N.I. Hospice, can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt BT45 5PP. "Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts". "The Lord is my Shepherd"

James Warnock (Dan) Cochrane, 10 Queens Court, Coleraine - The death has occurred of James Warnock (Dan) Cochrane, October 19 2026, (peacefully) at his home, 10 Queens Court, Coleraine, darling husband of Ellen, Loving daddy to his 3 girls Mandy (Trevor), Julie-Ann (Graham) and Kitty (Jamie), devoted granda to Matthew (Rachel), Lauren, Ella, Emily, Erin, Kayden and much loved great-grandad of Kara, Harley and Oliver. Service in his home on Thursday at 12.00noon followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery. House strictly private, immediate family only. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers if desired for Asthma and Lung UK c/o Ivan Murdock and Sons, 31, Bushmills Road, Coleraine. Deeply regretted and very sadly missed by his loving family and entire family circle.

Patricia Cooke (née Callaghan, 19 Leenan Gardens, Derry - It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Patricia Cooke (née Callaghan, October 19 2026, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at her home, 19 Leenan Gardens, beloved wife of Martin, loving mother of Martina, Lisa, Kevin and Tara, devoted granny of Fintan, Shea, Seren, Katie, Caolán, Rosie, Tom, Charlie, Eábha, Kaycee, Oliver and Eldon, mother-in-law to Gareth, Adrian and Megan, dear daughter of the late Jean and Patrick Callaghan, a loving sister to her brothers and sisters, a dear sister-in-law and aunt. Loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle, neighbours and friends. Patricia will be reposing at her home on Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Funeral leaving her home on Thursday, October 22 at 12:30 p.m. to St. Mary’s Church, Creggan for Requiem Mass at 1:00 p.m. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if wished to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Our Lady Of Lourdes intercede for her.

Peter Dallas, 146 Drumcachose Park, Limavady - The death has taken place of Peter Dallas, passed away at Altnagelvin hospital on October 19 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Much loved father of Peter, Carrie, Mattie, Mollie and Maisie. Devoted Grandfather of Ryan and Olivia. Dear Brother of Pamela, Desmond and Richard. Also a much loved uncle of Emma. Anyone wishing to their respects can do so on Wednesday, October 21 at his late home, 146 Drumcachose Park from 11am to 9pm. Funeral service will be held in his late home on Thursday, October 22 at 12:30. Followed by burial in Enagh cemetery at 1pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired and cheques payable to Northern Ireland Chest, Heart and Stroke, c/o Browns Funeral Directors 21 Aghanloo Ind Est, Aghanloo Road, Limavady BT49 0BF. Will be lovingly l remembered and sadly missed by his entire family circle.

Edna May Hutton, 5 Village Oaks, Ballykelly - It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Edna May Hutton, Passed away peacefully at her own home, 5 Village Oaks, Ballykelly on October 17 2026. Much loved wife of the late Jim, loving mother of Graham (Irene), James (Sharon), Elsie (Raymond), Mervyn (Deborah), Noel, Helen (Rory), Devoted Grandmother and Great Grandmother of Brian, Gareth, Tanya, Laura, Stephanie, Ciara, Christopher, Matthew, Trystan, Kyle, Ben, Courtney, Lily, Jake, Ellie, Rosie, Rowan, Joshua, Jayden and Amira Rose, Dear sister of John, Mark, Marina, Doreen and the late Willie, Annie, and Isobel. Funeral service will be held in Bovevagh Presbyterian Church or Wednesday at 2pm followed by burial in adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please donations if desired and cheques payable to Cancer Research and forwarded to Browns Funeral Directors, 21 Aghanloo Ind Est. Aghanloo Road, Limavady. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her entire family circle.

Terence Kearin O’Neill, 57 Mitchel Park, Dungiven - We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Terence Kearin O’Neill, suddenly but peacefully, on October 18 2026. May he rest in peace. Late of 57 Mitchel Park, Dungiven, Co Derry. A dear father and uncle and devoted grandfather of James, Katie, Callum and Caleb. Son of the late John Hugh and Mary Elizabeth RIP and dear brother of Betty, Jamesie, Joe, Vola, Gerard, Owenie, Martin and the late Kevin, Hughie, Eddie, Jean, Alice and Marie RIP. Reposing at his late home, wake at the family home is for family only. Funeral on October 22 2026, leaving his late home at 10:15am for 11am Requiem Mass in Saint Patrick’s Church, Dungiven. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to SVP c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for him. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 / 07840052022.