EVANS Laurene (Newry) January 2, 2026, (peacefully). Laurence, beloved father of Blinne, Lorcán, Fainche and Dara, may he rest in peace.

Laurence’s remains are reposing at his sister Roisin’s home, 40 Tamnaghbane Road, Killeavy, BT35 8LE, from 2 pm today, Monday January 5, 2026, until 10 pm and 10 am until 10 pm on Tuesday January 6, 2026. Funeral leaving the house on Wednesday January 7, 2026, at 11.30 am for 12.30 pm Requiem Mass in the Church of St Catherine, Dominic Street, Newry. Interment afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Newry.

Deeply regretted by his daughters, sons, sons-in-law, grandchildren, and Lesley, mother of his children; his siblings, Yvonne, Kieran, Roisin, Cathal, and Declan; and the entire family circle and friends.

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Davina’s Ark. “Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.”