Mayo community heartbroken over death of 'warm, helpful person' Catrina Houlihan

The death of Catrina Houlihan, 14 Sliabh Cairn, Kiltimagh, surrounded by the love of her heartbroken family, has evoked an immense sense of loss and sorrow in the community.

Predeceased by her beloved grandparents James P. and Bridie Durkin, Catrina will be forever loved and deeply missed by her adored daughter Samantha, her loving partner Darren, her devoted mother Christina, five sisters and four brothers, her cherished nieces and nephews, the entire Houlihan and Clarke families, the extended Murphy and Muldowney families, and her many relatives, neighbours and friends.

Deepest sympathy is extended to the bereaved family on their loss.

Catrina will also be fondly remembered by the close-knit community of Kiltimagh, her wonderful neighbours in Sliabh Cairn, her loyal customers and her many friends within the Race to Glory and wider running community, where she was so well known and loved.

Her warmth, kindness and wonderful spirit will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Warm tributes are being paid to the deceased on social media.

One stated: "Catrina was such a warm, helpful and kind person who will be so deeply missed in Kiltimagh. Her salon was always a place of chats, laughs and warmth."

"She always wore a beautiful smile and had a fantastic manner, totally a people person," another said.

"Catrina was truly an angel on this earth and definitely will be one in the next life," a further tribute added.

Catrina will repose in O Hora’s Funeral Home, Main Street, Kiltimagh, on Friday evening from 5 to 7 p.m..

Requiem Mass takes place on Saturday at 12 noon followed by burial in Kilkinure Cemetery Kiltimagh.

May her beautiful soul rest in eternal peace.