Formerly Woodquay

Peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at the Galway Hospice, surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved husband of the late Rita and much loved father of Antoinette and Malcolm. Deeply mourned and sadly missed by his daughter and son, sister Livinia, son-in-law Richard, daughter-in-law Anne, granddaughter Shannen and her husband Gary, the extended Ward and O’ Halloran family, neighbours and friends.

Funeral arrangements:

Friday 5th December, 2025 –  Reposing at the Church of the Holy Family funeral parlour, Mervue, Galway from 5.00 p.m. with Removal to the adjoining Church at 6.30 p.m.

Saturday 6th December, 2025 – Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Raphael at 11.00 a.m. Following Mass he will be laid to rest in Bohermore cemetery.

Reunited with his beloved Rita

May they rest in peace

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Galway Hospice.

Livestream Link: See below.

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