John Horkan – Midwest Radio

by Rachel Morgan News Editor

The community of Westport, Co. Mayo, is mourning the passing of John, who died in Reading, UK. Formerly a resident of Carrabawn and Deerpark East in Westport, John is remembered by a wide circle of family and friends.

Family and Remembrance

John is survived by his wife, Tatiana, and their children, Elena, Ana, and Noah. He is similarly mourned by his parents, Eileen and Henry, as well as his sister Ruth and brothers Carlos, Maurice, and David.

The family’s loss extends to sisters-in-law Ann, Fiona, and Grace, and brother-in-law William. He is further remembered by his nieces and nephews, including Sean, Sam, Tara, Conor, Sophie, Aimee, Nancy, and Ralph, along with his extended family.

Did You Know? In lieu of traditional flowers, the family has requested that donations be considered for the Kevin Bell repatriation trust via www.kbrtrust.com/donations/.

Service Arrangements and Logistics

A celebration of John’s life is scheduled for Monday, April 27, at 3pm. This service will be held at St. Joseph’s Church in Tilehurst, Reading, UK.

Following the services in the UK, John will repose in Navin’s Funeral Home, Westport (F28X688), on Wednesday evening, April 29, from 4pm to 7pm.

The funeral procession will arrive at St. Mary’s Church, Westport, on Thursday, April 30, at 10:30am. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11am, with burial to follow in Aughavale cemetery, Westport (F28 P202).

Expert Insight: The coordination of services across two different countries—Reading, UK, and Westport, Ireland—highlights the logistical complexity often faced by families managing international bereavement. The transition from a celebration of life in the UK to a traditional funeral mass and burial in Mayo underscores a deep connection to ancestral and former home roots.

Remote Attendance Options

For those who are unable to attend the funeral in person on Thursday morning, the service will be available for remote viewing. The funeral may be viewed starting at 11am via www.churchtv.ie/westport.

Given the scheduled events, This proves likely that the community will gather in both the UK and Ireland to pay their final respects over the coming days.

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the celebration of life taking place?

The celebration of life will occur on Monday, April 27, at 3pm at St. Joseph’s Church in Tilehurst, Reading, UK.

Frequently Asked Questions
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Where will the funeral mass and burial be held in Westport?

The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11am on Thursday, April 30, at St. Mary’s Church, Westport, with burial following in Aughavale cemetery.

How can people who cannot attend the funeral watch the service?

The funeral can be viewed online at 11am on Thursday via www.churchtv.ie/westport.

How do you believe modern technology, such as live-streaming, changes the way communities grieve across international borders?

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