Joint funeral to take place for Derry teenagers Joseph Sebastian and Reuven Simon

The Requiem Mass for both 16-year-olds will take place at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Ardmore, on Friday.

The arrangements were confirmed by McLaughlin Funeral Directors.

In a post on its social media, it states: “It is with deepest sorrow and sadness that we let you know of the passing away of Joseph Sebastian, aged 16 years suddenly on 29th of August 2022. Late of 31 Blackthorn Manor, Derry. Beloved son of Sebastian Jose & Viji Sebastian and loving brother of Johanna and Chris. Very deeply regretted by all the family members and friends. Wake will be held on Wednesday (31st August) and Thursday (1st September) from 2pm - 7pm in St Columb’s Parish Hall, Chapel Road. Funeral leaving his late home on Friday 2nd of September at 10.10am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Ardmore. Interment afterwards in the adjoining church graveyard. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for his departed soul.”

Confirming the arrangements for the Requiem Mass of Reuven Simon, it states: “It is with deepest sorrow and sadness that we let you know of the passing away of Reuven Joe Simon aged 16 years suddenly on 29th of August 2022.

Late of 44 Shepherds Glen, Derry. Beloved son of the Joshy Simon and Saly Kuruvilla and loving brother of Evin Joe Simon. Very deeply regretted by all the family members and friends. Wake will be held on Wednesday (31st August) and Thursday (1st September) from 2pm - 7pm in St Columb’s Parish Hall, Chapel Road.

Funeral leaving his late home on Friday 2nd of September at 10.10am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Ardmore. Interment afterwards in the adjoining church graveyard. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for his departed soul.””