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Funerals to held this Friday for victims of Derry drowning tragedy

written by cassoscoop August 31, 2022
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Joseph Sebastian and Reuven Simon

The funeral arrangements for the two teenagers who tragically lost their lives at Enagh Lough in Derry have been announced.

Reuven Joe Simon and Joseph Sebastian (both 16) had been swimming with friends at the lough before tragedy struck.

Requiem Mass for both teenagers will take place this Friday, September 2, at 11.00am in St Mary’s Church in Ardmore.

A wake for the boys will be held today, Wednesday, August 31, and Thursday, September 1, from 2.00pm until 7.00pm in St Columb’s Parish Hall, Chapel Road.

The funeral notice for Joseph Sebastian read: “It is with deepest sorrow and sadness that we let you know of the passing away of Joseph Sebastian, aged 16 years (suddenly) on August, 2022, late of 31 Blackthorn Manor, Derry.

“Beloved son of Sebastian Jose and Viji Sebastian and loving brother of Johanna and Chris. Very deeply regretted by all the family members and friends.

“Wake will be held on Wednesday (August 31) and Thursday (September 1) from 2.00pm until 7.00pm in St Columb’s Parish Hall, Chapel Road.

“Funeral leaving his late home on Friday, September 2 at 10.10am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Ardmore. Interment afterwards in the adjoining church graveyard. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for his departed soul.”

The funeral notice for Reuven Joe Simon read: “It is with deepest sorrow and sadness that we let you know of the passing away of Reuven Joe Simon aged 16 years (suddenly) on August 29, 2022, late of 44 Shepherds Glen, Derry.

“Beloved son of Joshy Simon and Saly Kuruvilla and loving brother of Evin Joe Simon. Very deeply regretted by all the family members and friends.

“Wake will be held on Wednesday (August 31) and Thursday (September 1) from 2.00pm until 7.00pm in St Columb’s Parish Hall, Chapel Road.

“Funeral leaving his late home on Friday, September 2 at 10.10am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Ardmore. Interment afterwards in the adjoining church graveyard. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for his departed soul.”

Funerals to held this Friday for victims of Derry drowning tragedy was last modified: August 31st, 2022 by cassoscoop

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