OBITUARY

New Zealand Tablet, 23 November 1911, Page 2385

OBITUARY

MR. JOHN MULVIHILL, AUCKLAND. (From our Auckland correspondent.) Mr. John Mulvihill passed away on Sunday, November 5. His death was due to a terrible accident received while carrying out his daily avocations. He bore his sufferings with true Christian fortitude, and died fortified by all the rites of the Church. The deceased was born in Listowel, County Kerry, over sixty years ago, and went to America, where "he married. He returned to Ireland, but almost immediately left for New Zealand, and settled in Auckland 33 years ago, where he has ever since resided. He was a quiet, unassuming man, devoted to the Church and to the land of his birth, and never failed to respond to the call of duty whenever either of them appealed to him. For many years he was a member of the Hibernian Society. He leaves a widow, three sons, and two daughters to mourn their loss. One of his daughters is Mrs. James Elliott, of Frankton Junction. The remains were taken from his residence to St. Patrick's Cathedral, followed by a large body of mourners, including officers and members of the local branch of the Hibernian Society. The burial service in the Cathedral was read by Rev. Father Ormond, and that at the grave at Onehunga by the Very Rev. Father Mahonev.— R.I.P. \ MR. JEREMIAH MARKHAM, TOTARATAHI. We regret to report the death of Mr. Jeremiah Markham, of Totaratahi, who passed away when returning from Mass on Sunday, November 5. The deceased, who was a model Catholic and at all times took an active interest in Church matters, received Holy Communion on the morning of his death. The late Mr. Markham, who was born in 1833, was a native of Innistimon, County Clare. He left his native land for Australia when a young man, but remained there only short time, when he came to New Zealand, of which he was resident for about fifty years. He first settled in the Taieri, after which he removed to the Oamaru district, where he engaged in contract work with his brother. Later on he built the Queen's Hotel, Oamaru, and some years ago he retired into private life at Totara. The funeral took place on November 8 from St. Patrick's Basilica. The deceased was highly respected by a large circle of friends.— &