tribute

June 25, 2025

Trying again – Swiden’s last gift

Peter Banfield, 75, also fondly known as Swiden, was killed during a confrontation with his mentally ill son, Christopher, 44, on June 12. He was honoured […]
April 4, 2025

Greer gave God all she got

By Archbishop Robert Rivas OP If Heaven could stand still to take time to roll out the red carpet for one of Jesus’ friends to enter […]
December 4, 2024

Nic’ was the resident Santa Claus

Anthony Dominic Mora died November 16, 2023 at the age of 72. The following was submitted by Earl Joseph on behalf of his former work colleagues. […]
October 2, 2024

Fr Eddy’ helped make a way for others

Fr Edward Bermingham SJ died August 13 at the age of 67. The following tribute was delivered September 13 by Academic Dean, Dr Adanna James at […]
August 1, 2024

ME remembers a marriage mentor

Louis Moffet died July 27, 2023. Members of the Marriage Encounter Movement pay tribute. We vividly remember sad moments in life and at times, it may […]
June 12, 2024

Kwailan, a star for sailors

The Catholic News intern Liam Kissoon attended the funeral for Kwailan La Borde and wrote this short reflection. “Harold had the vision, but Kwailan made it […]
May 9, 2024

Margaret’ was a mother figure to all

Margarita Rivas died on April 10. Her funeral was held at Holy Cross RC Church, Santa Cruz on April 20. Richard Lezama did the following eulogy. […]
May 1, 2024

Aunty lived God’s commandment daily

Mary Serrette died on Sunday, March 31 (Easter Sunday). Her Funeral Mass and burial was on Friday, April 5 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Maraval. […]