Richard John Mulligan

Also known as "John"

14 May 19375 October 2024

Passed away peacefully on Saturday 5 October. Dearly loved husband of the late Helena. Loved father and father-in-law of Bernadine, Michelle, Matt, Julie, Helen and their spouses. Loved Poppa of his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Requiem Mass will be held at St Joseph’s Church Hawera, 38 Victoria Street, Hawera, on Thursday 10 October 2024 at 11am.  Followed by his burial at Hawera Cemetery.

Rosary will be prayed at the Church on Wednesday 9 October at 6pm.

For those unable to attend John’s service will be livestreamed via this tribute page.

May he rest in peace.

Eagars Funerals

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Funeral service held at St Joesph's Catholic Church Hawera

Tributes

Our prayers and condolences to all the family at the loss of Uncle John. Uncle John took our boys under his wing and introduced them to farming life all those years ago of which they have very fond memories and speak of often. Thanks uncle John for the memories and years of care and compassion towards Mum and our family. RIP. Mike, Gabrielle, Gary and Robert Hopkins.

Mike Hopkins

To Mary, Matt and extended family. So sorry to hear of your loss.

Pat Kelly

To all the Mulligan family .So sorry to hear of John's passing. I will always the great times we had in Mania with John Helena and all the family spanking over 40 years RIP John

Pat Margaret and Thomas Erickson

To Bernie and family, So sorry you've lost your dad. Thinking of you all. Best wishes, Rowie and Alan

Rowena Quinn

My sincere condolences to Matt, Mary and all the Mulligan family on the passing of John. May he rest in peace.

Elaine Conroy

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of John..so many good memories of him and Helena..the trips to Ireland and catching up with John at his home in January 2019..he was a kind and generous gentleman...since condolences to all the Mulligans and his good friends...RIP John...the Lallys in Ireland

Francis and Deirdre Lally and family

Deepest condolence and prayers to you all, Matt, Mary & Family Kind regards Norwood Janice Dunn

Janice Dunn

Sincere condolences to Matt, Mary, Sarah and Edward on the passing of Matt’s Dad. May be rest in peace.

Beth & Paul Conroy, Chloe, Cole and Tara

Sincere sympathy to Matt, Mary, Sarah and Edward and the Mulligan family on the passing of John. We really enjoyed John’s friendship and company while visiting Mary and Matt some years ago. A lovely family man. May he rest in peace. Dympna and Pat Mc Ardle in Laois, Ireland.

Dympna and Pat Mc Ardle

Sincere condolences to Matt,Mary,Sarah and Edward on the passing of John,you are in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time.

Jackie Lynch

Sincere sympathies to Matt, Mary and the wider Mulligan family on John’s passing.

George & Aideen Ramsbottom

To all the Mulligan Family, I wish to extend my sympathies. I have known your Dad all my life. Such happy times when I was young and growing up with you all at Kakaramea. Unfortunately, I am unable to attend tomorrow but do know that my thoughts are with you. My heart is warmed, knowing that your Dad is back with your lovely Mum again. I think of her often with very fond memories. They were a very big part of my younger days. So much respect. Kind regards, Helen

HELEN ANN CAMERON

Deepest sympathy to Matt, Mary and the Mulligan family on the passing of John. May he rest in peace.

Eamonn Ramsbottom

To Matt, Mary, Sarah and Edward. So sorry to hear of John’s passing. May he rest in peace. Daragh, Dorothy and family.

Dorothy O’Neill

Sincere sympathy to Matt, Mary, Sarah, Edward & all the Mulligan family. I was sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad Matt. Thinking of you at this sad time. May he RIP.

Esthercdagg@gmail.com

Sincere condolences to Matt, Mary, Sarah, Edward and the extended Mulligan family on John’s passing. May he rest in peace.

Vivienne Ramsbottom

Deepest sympathy to Matt , Mary and family . Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time . Ron & Evelyn Cashman

Evelyn Cashman

Sincere sympathy to Matt, Mary, Sarah, Edward and the Mulligan family on the passing of John. We have wonderful memories of John and Helena both in New Zealand and in Ireland. Their kindness will stay with us. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.

Linda, Fergal, Adam, Greg and Ross Murphy

love to you all - our families are still connected another angel returned to heaven Trish landers

Trish Isgar
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