Rev Fr Owen McKenna

Sincere &Deepest Sympathies to Fr Owen’s family & confreres on his sad passing .
I have many happy memories of him celebrating Holy Mass in The Oratory in Cornelscourt at Dunnes Stores In Cabinteely Dublin & also of him singing especially the hymn .
I’ll sing a hymn to Mary .
May his gentle soul Rest in Peace .
Fond memories.
Eileen Kavanagh .

Our deepest sympathy to the McKenna family, extended family and SMA community on the news of Fr. Owen's deat. May he be richly rewarded in the heavenly home for his priestly ministry. On behalf of parishioners in Sacred Heart Church, Yellow Walls Malahide. Rest in Peace. Martin Noone

So very sorry to hear of the passing of Fr Owen. He was such a good friend of the Mahony family, celebrating marriages, christenings and many other occasions with us over the years. He will be very sorely missed by all of us for his kindness, humour and great sense of fun.

My sincere condolences to the McKenna family. Fr. Owen was a constant calming, gentle presence for so many family events over the years. He officiated my wedding and christened both my children as well as nieces and nephews. What a lovely, kind, generous soul. May he Rest In Peace.

Please accept our heartfelt condolences for your loss. Our prayers are with you and the family.

Sad to learn of Fr McKennas death. He was a most inspiring Priest. Was a great friend to grandmother who was a long term resident at St Francis convent Home Blackrock for a number of years. RIP.

I was very sorry to hear the sad news of the passing of Fr Owen We were good friends and we kept in touch over the years. He used to celebrate the 9am Sunday mass in Rathmines church for many years. A Gentleman true and true May he Rest In Peace

Deepest Sympathy to the Family of Fr. Owen McKenna. I got to know him at the Oratory in Dunnes Stores. He was very kind and compassionate to me when my Husband Liam passed away.
Please watch over us all now in your Heavenly home.
Rest in Peace.

Sincere sympathy to the extended Mckenna family & S.M.A. Confreres on the sad passing of Fr. Owen. Leaba i measc na Naomh go raibh aige.

My deepest sympathy to Owen, Miriam, all of the Sheehys and Fr Owen’s extended family at this sad time.
May he Rest In Peace

Sincere sympathy to Owen and all of Fr Owen’s family on your loss.
May he Rest in Peace

We were very saddened to hear of the death of our dear friend, Fr Owen. Our sympathy is with his devoted niece, Miriam, the McKenna family and the S M A community in Ranelagh. Fr Owen served us well in Muckross Park Convent for many years and we were blessed to have him for Sunday Mass and many other occasions. He was very sad when he heard that Muckross Park Convent was closing. We were delighted with his visits to us in Sion Hill which we all enjoyed and appreciated. . Thank you Fr Ewen for your goodness, kindness and humour. You will be greatly missed. May you rest in peace. Srs Norah, Brenda Mary, and Lua. OP

Sorry to hear about Fr Owen we all loved him in the Oratory in Dunnes Cornelscourt. He was a lovely person. May he rest in peace in his new abode

Síncere sympathy to the family of Fr Owen McKenna. What a lovely man and friend may he rest in peace.

So sad to hear of Fr Owen’s (Brother Owen!) passing , I send my condolences to all his family. He was a kind, witty and welcoming man. I enjoyed our chats in the SMA Ranelagh with Owen over the last number of years. May he rest in peace.

We were saddened to read of the passing of Fr. Owen, a wonderful warm kind and holy priest. His sermons always touched my spirit. We were so blessed to have him as our spiritual director in the Legion of Mary in his parish, Blackrock. He was so welcoming to our group who came from different areas and we witnessed his untiring dedication to his parishioners at all levels. I was honoured when he accepted my invitation to our wedding. He is now in the presence of the Lord and His Blessed Mother Mary whom he served so well. May you rest in peace Fr. Owen. It 🙏

Sincere condolences to the extended family of Fr Owen on his sad passing.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Sincerest sympathies to Fr Owen’s family and. the SMA Fathers. May he Rest In Peace.

Sincere sympathy to all SMA communities and family of Fr Owen on his sudden passing.
He was one of the most obliging and kindess priests i ever had dealings with when i needed a priest to say Mass for my retired colleagues in our social club inMccurtain St in Cork.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.

So sad to hear about the passing of Fr. Owen McKenna, my Deepest Sympathy to Miriam and all his Family. He was very Popular in the Oratory in Dunnes Stores, always said a beautiful Mass, and had a chat, a laugh, and an Ice cream afterwards with his Pals.
We will miss you Fr Owen. Rest in Peace.

My very sincere sympathy on the passing of Fr Owen. I have known him for many years as an intelligent, warm and generous man with a wonderful sense of humour, and always such great company.
Suaimhneas síoraí go raibh aige.

So sorry to hear of the death of Fr. Owen. Great memories of all the lovely Masses at Cornelscourt Oritory. Rest in Peace Fr. Owen

Sincere condolences to all of Fr owen s family may he r I p

Our sincere sympathies to the family of Fr. Owen. He was a great, respected and loved priest to the congregation of the Cornelscourt Oratory. We have many happy memories of his time there with us. He will be sadly missed

Sincere condolences to al Fr owen s family on his very sad passing may his gentle soul r I p

Sincere sympathy to the SMA fathers on the death of Fr Owen.May he rest in peace.

Condolences to Fr Owen’s family and the SMA Community on the death of Fr Owen a wonderful parish priest

I have very happy memories of teaching with Owen in SMA Aquinas College , AKURE and of a lovely friendship down the years. Sincere sympathy to all the McKenna, SMA families and friends. Solas na greine ort, Owen!

Father Eoin iam sorry to hear of your passing.
I remember you when you were in the SMA .lused to love when you said the Sunday Mass.
You were always so positive and in good humour.
My deepest sympathy to your family.
Thank you for been a lovely Priest.

Very saddened to hear of the passing of Fr. Eoin. Sincere sympathy to Miriam and all the family, also to the members of the SMA Community in Ranelagh. I will remember him for his ministry in Muckross Park, his thought provoking sermons and his discipline of the Sacred Liturgy. I am privileged to have known him. He will be sadly missed. Thank you Fr. Eoin, may you rest in peace.

My sympathy to Fr Owen's family and his confreres in the SMA. He was a much loved and respected presence in Wilton parish many years ago. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

So sorry to hear of Fr. Owen's passing. Fr. Owen was Chairperson of the Board of Management of Crab Lane N.S. when I was Principal there. I will be eternally grateful to Fr. Owen for his support, kindness and empathy. He was an intelligent, warm and generous man who had time for everyone, regardless of how busy he was.
Suaimhneas síoraí go raibh aige.

We extend our deepest sympathy to his niece Miriam and all Father Owen’s relatives and his Colleagues and friends in the SMA. Fr. Owen was our great special friend who introduced us sixty years ago. Our friendship continued through all the years even during his many years in Nigeria. He was blessed with many gifts which he used untiringly for all with whom he came into contact.
We will miss him enormously and we thank God for his friendship. Go ndeanaigh Dia trocaire ar a anam uasal.
Caitríona & Danny ( Donal) Donnelly , Dundrum, Dublin .

So sorry to hear of Fr Owen's passing. Sincere sympathy to his family and the SMA Community. Fr Owen was an old school friend of my late husband Donal and I have lovely memories of the years he was our Parish Priest here at St. Joseph's. May he rest in peace

I send my sincere sympathy to Fr Owen's family and the all of the SMA community on his death.
May he Rest in Peace and may the light of heaven shine on him.
Fond and grateful memories of Fr. Owen in Blackrock years ago and Ranelagh.

We’re very sorry to read of Fr Owen’s passing and send our condolences to his extended family. He was a gentle giant with a ready smile. May the light of Heaven shine gently on his soul.

Very sincere condolences to Fr. Owen's family on his sad passing.
May he rest in peace

Fond and grateful memories of Fr. McKenna. He was Parish Priest at Blackrock Road and ministered to my family at time of bereavement with outstanding kindness. He was very dedicated to his parishioners and worked to build up the new parish from his appointment in 1988. Exemplified the SMA charism at home and overseas. God reward him for his priestly work.
Maurice O'Brien

Loving sympathy and a special prayer from Knock for all who knew and loved the Big O. Fond and treasured memories from our days in Ondo and Ikerre.

Sincere sympathy to the Sheehy family and Fr. Owen's extended family and friends. May he rest in peace.

Very sad to hear of Fr. Owen's unexpected passing. A great companion for many years and I will miss his fun-loving presence. May he rest in perfect peace.

Sincere condolences to Fr Owens family and African mission community. . Fr. Owen married myself and my husband almost 33 yrs ago . He had such a lovely fun personality and made the day very special for us . We remember him fondly . May he rest in peace

We were very sorry to hear of Fr. Owens sudden passing. Condolences to his family and friends. Rest in peace Owen.

Deepest condolences to the McKenna families on the sad passing of your uncle Fr Eoin especially Elaine , he was a lovely man and May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to the McKenna family and SMA community on the death of Fr. Owen, May he rest in peace and may you be comforted and consoled in your loss

My deepest sympathy to Miriam, the family and Confreres in the society of African Mission on the death of Father Owen. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace. I had many happy years attending him on Wednesday afternoons at his Mass in The Oratory In Dunnes Stores In Cabinteely, Dublin..

Sincere sympathies to the extended McKenna Family. Fr. Eoin was a great family friend of ours for the past near 30 years. He married our 4children and was always a pleasure to meet up with him. We always enjoyed his company and he was available to listen to any problems anyone would have.
I'm sure he has his place in Heaven. May he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to Fr.OwenMcKennas
Brother in-law and relatives so sad to hear he passed away he had a great personality always called for a chat loved by everyone.
Rest in peace with your family
Quigley family

Deepest sympathy to Fr Owen's brother in-law Joe hisNieces and nephews and relatives. I was saddened to hear he passed away he was a great friend of ours and hadn't seen him for some time.
May his gentle soul rest in peace and be reunited with his family.
Hetty Tuohy
Sandymount Ave