BIRTLES Ernie, 18th January 2025, beloved husband of the late Margaret, loving father of Pat, Christopher, Paul and the late Stephen and Michael and a much loved grandfather and great-grandfather.

His remains will be reposing in his home, 72 Kinsale Park, from 6 pm on Monday. Funeral from there on Wednesday at 2 pm for 2.30 pm Requiem Mass in St Columb’s Church, Waterside. Interment afterwards in St. Mary’s cemetery, Ardmore.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to The Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE.

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.