Virgina van Lente (née Russell)

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The death has occurred of Virgina van Lente (née Russell)

Barna, Galway

Formerly of Midleton, Co. Cork

On 9th February 2026, Virginia died peacefully in the wonderful care of the doctors and nurses at Galway University Hospital, with her devoted family by her side.

Predeceased very recently by her beloved husband Hans van Lente.

Loving and much-cherished mother of Eric and Richard.

Originally from Midleton, Co. Cork, Virginia lived most of her life in Barna, Co. Galway, where she was held in great affection by her friends and community.

Virginia bore a long illness with great strength and resilience over many years.

Despite significant health challenges, she remained full of spirit, warmth and kindness. She was laughing and joining in with songs up until the end.

She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her sons, the extended van Lente and Russell families, neighbours, and a wide circle of friends.

Together again

At Rest

Funeral Arrangements

Friday 13th February 2026 : Virginia will lie in repose at the O'Flaherty Funeral Parlour, Munster Avenue, Galway (H91 V1K8) from 5:00 pm. - 6:30 pm.

Saturday 14th February 2026 : A Funeral Service in celebration of Virginia's life will be held on arrival at St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church at 11:00am. Private cremation to follow.

Book of Condolence : Messages of sympathy can be left for the family in the condolence section below. Thank you for your thoughtfulness at this time.

Condolences

Ruth Carolan

My deepest condolences to Eric and Richard and extended family and friends What a joy it was to have known Virginia,she's one in a trillion and missed greatky by all her friends in unit 7. May her beautiful soul rest peacefully and be joined with her beloved Hans again.xx

All the Dialysis Staff of Unit 7, Merlin Park Hospital

Our most sincere & heartfelt condolences to Virginias two adored sons, Eric & Richard on your very sad loss. We all have very fond memories of Virginia and looked forward to having the chats with her on every session which we will miss, she loved telling us stories of her life gone by, of her family and her adventures . She was an absolute joy to look after and despite her health issues, she always had a smile on her face and had a lovely word for both staff and patients alike. Virginia always looked her best coming into us, she loved colour and of course her lipstick was of the utmost importance. We will miss her presence greatly here within the unit but her memory will live on . Rest now in Eternal Peace Virginia, your work here is done.