Olga Melnychuk

Lios na Circe, Saleen, Castlebar, Co. Mayo and formerly of Chervone Town, Ukraine.

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Olga Melnychuk, Lios na Circe, Saleen, Castlebar, Co. Mayo and formerly of Chervone Town, Ukraine – on 1^st April 2026.

Predeceased by her beloved only son Mark and her mother Halayna and her father Yolodimyr.

She will be sadly missed by her heartbroken daughter Ilona and Ilona’s partner Hervé, her brother Yuri and Ilona’s dad Gennadiy, her nieces, nephews, cousins, work colleagues, relatives and many friends.

Царство їй небесне

May she rest in peace.

Olga was well known and liked in Castlebar, having worked in Castlebar Primary School formerly St. Patrick’s NS and MSLETB.

Olga will repose at Kilcoyne’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street, Castlebar (F23 FD90) on Thursday, 9^th April from 6.00pm with prayers at 8.00pm.

The funeral will arrive at the Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar on Friday, 10^th at 10.40am for Funeral Mass at 11.00am. Afterwards Olga will be laid to rest with her beloved son Mark in Castlebar New Cemetery, Newport Road, Castlebar.

The Funeral Mass will be live-streamed on www.churchtv.ie/castlebar.

If you wish to assist the family you may donate through the go fund me fundraising page: https://tinyurl.com/kp68u3fy

If you wish to leave a message of condolence for the family, please click on the condolence link below or you can write to the family c/o Kilcoyne Funeral Directors, Thomas Street, Castlebar.

All enquiries to Kilcoyne’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street, Castlebar 00353872648869 www.kilcoynefuneralhome.com.

Published On: April 4^th, 2026

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Leona sweeney

2 days ago

I’m so sorry for your loss of Olga. I love you so much and hope you get the best bed in heaven rip love and miss you everyday ❤ 💗 ♥ love love from your friend Leona

Tracey & Kenny O’Donnell, Ballyheane

5 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Ilona, Yuri & all Olga’s family. She was a lovely lady and a great colleague. May she Rest in Peace

Paraic and Kay Moran

6 days ago

Our Sincere Sympathy Gennadiy, Ilona and Hervè on the passing of Olga. May She Rest in Peace reunited with Mark.
Thinking of you all at this sad time.

Nicholas O Kelly

1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to Ilona, partner Herve on the sad passing of Olga . Very pleasant memories of Olga as an excellent Tutor of English and her enthusiastic way of integrating many nationalities into our community over many years. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Ann ruddy Bangor erris c

1 week ago

Condolences to Olgas loving family rest in heavenly peace

Mr Michael and Sally Corcoran, inglewood lakeshore drive, saleen castlebar

1 week ago

Condolances to Olga’s family and friends. Rest in peace Olga in your adopted home.

Lindi .Castlebar

1 week ago

Rest in peace Olga you’re at peace with your mum & Son.

AL McDonnell

1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to Olga’s family and friends on her sad passing.
May she Rest in Peace.

Mary McNea (Ex Breaffy NS)

1 week ago

Heartfelt sympathy to you IIona and to all Olga’s family, relations and friends. I pray that God will give you strength, through this terribly heartbreaking time. May beautiful Olga rest in eternal peace with her beloved son, Mark.

Máire English, Milebush

1 week ago

Sincere condolences to Olga’s family, friends and most especially Ilona on the sad passing of Olga. May she rest peacefully with her darling son Mark and may the memories of happy times carry you through these difficult days.

Gearóidín Ní Ghrúinéil

1 week ago

Comhbhrón ò chroí Ilona. Heartfelt sympathy to Ilona, Hervé, family and friends on the very sad loss of beautiful Olga. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Síocháin síoraí do anam uasal Olga.

Mary Gannon, Saleen, Castlebar

1 week ago

I am saddened to hear about Olga. She was a warm, creative, gifted lady. Sincere sympathy to her daughter IIona, family and her many friends. May she rest in peace with her parents and her darling son Mark.

Dave Keating, The Crescent, Westport

1 week ago

My deepest sympathy to Ilona, Hervé, Yuri and Gennadiy. Olga is together again with Mark in Heaven.

Finola O Healai

1 week ago

So very sorry to hear this sad news. I got to know when working in the Creative Resource Centre in Castlebar. A lovely person who was also.very creative. May her memory be a blessing. RIP

Castlebar Mother

1 week ago

Rest in peace Olga with your beloved son Mark. Deepest sympathy to IIona, Herve and extended family. praying for you all at this sad time.

Olivia and Dermot Mannion Breaffy Castlebar

1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to all the family Olga was a truly wonderful person and will be sadly missed by all who knew her. In our thoughts and prayers rest peacefully Olga x

Jackie Kelly

1 week ago

My sincere sympathy to her daughter Ilona & Hervé and the extended family of Olga. May she rest in heavenly peace with her son Mark and her parents.

Ronan Kelly North Mayo

1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to all Olga’s family on your deep and huge loss. She came from a great country with most courageous people. Glory, victory and peace to Ukraine. RIP.

David & Mary Tighe, Gallows Hill.

1 week ago

Our very sincerest and deepest sympathies to Ilona and the extended family on the sad passing of Olga, may she rest in peace.

Sharon Flynn/ Aedammair and Darragh Dunleavy

1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to you llona, Hervé and extended family on the passing of Olga. She was a lovely, warm and caring woman. May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace and with her beloved son Mark.

Thérèse Ruane

1 week ago

So sorry to hear this sad news today. Condolences to Ilona and her partner Hervé. Suaimnhneas síoraí ort, Olga. RIP.

Elizabeth Cawley

1 week ago

So sorry to hear of the sad passing of Olga. Sincere sympathy to Ilona & Hervé. She was a lovely kind lady. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Ann Coleman

1 week ago

Sincere Sympathy to you Ilona and Herve on the sad passing of Olga. She was a special lady who everyone taught so much of. Rest in Peace Olga.🙏

Kathleen Gavin

1 week ago

I am deeply saddened to read this sad news on Easter Sunday morning. Olga was a kind, caring and compassionate lady. My deepest sympathy to you all.

Tony & Yvonne O’Donnell

1 week ago

Such sad news for Olga’s family, friends and work colleagues. Olga was a very caring and kind especially with children that had life challenges. May she RIP

John and Nora King and Family

1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to Ilona,Herve and all the Family on the very sad passing of Olga.May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Darina Moran

1 week ago

Ilona & family, it is with great sadness that I am writing this condolence. My deepest sympathy to you all. I am thinking of your family and friends during this incredibly difficult time. May Olga rest in peace x

Philomena Farrell

2 weeks ago

May Her gentle Soul rest in peace

Barbara Ronayne MSLETB

2 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to you Ilona on the passing of your mum. May Olga rest in peace.

Nuala and Des McGowan, Castlebar.

2 weeks ago

Sympathy to Ilona, partner Herve on the sad passing of our dear friend and colleague Olga . May her gentle soul rest in peace. 🙏