Sr. Regina (Rita) KEYES

Marie I’m so sorry to hear your lovely Aunt has died. Sincere sympathy to you and your Family and to her Religious Community. May her gentle soul Rest In Peace.

Deepest sympathies to Carmel and Brian and all who are feeling the loss of our wonderful grandaunt Rita. My mother Peggy always spoke fondly of Rita and I was always happy to join the visits in to see her in the convent. I remember from my schooldays in Loreto I was called out one day to the Principal's office on the intercom in the middle of class. I thought I was in trouble, but it was actually because Rita was visiting the Loreto nuns with a group of visiting refugees. She had asked if her grandniece could join for their visit. It was a lovely surprise! Rest in Peace Rita xxx

My deepest condolences to you Carmel and all the Keyes family on the passing of Sr Regina RIP.
You are all in my prayers.

Sincere sympathy to Sr Regina's Family and Community on your great loss.
She has certainly earned her place in Heaven.

Loved visiting sister Regina with my mother, Mary Fenlon. Last time we visited was November before my mother died. Always a beautiful lovely Welcome at the convent with the sisters and always a beautiful warm smile from sister Regina. May she rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to the extended Keyes family , on the passing of your aunt , Sr Regina , May she Rest in Peace !

My sympathies to Sr Regina's family on her passing. May she rest in peace.

Memories keep reminding me of who Sr. Regina Keyes was in my life while searching for a vocation suited for me. She was my first employer, having worked with her in the Presentation Community in Himamaylan right after my graduation from college. My first invitation and attendance to a search-in was facilitated by her, being the vocation promoter of the Presentation Sisters in the Philippines then. I am who I am today as a Presentation Sister partly because of her.
My heartfelt condolences to the family of Sr. Regina and to the Sisters in Kilkenny Community and the NE Province. Farewell, Sr. Regina. You will always remain in my heart and mind.

Memories keep reminding me of who Sr. Regina Keyes was in my life while searching for a vocation suited for me. She was my first employer, having worked with her in the Presentation Community in Himamaylan right after my graduation from college. My first invitation and attendance to a search-in was facilitated by her, being the vocation promoter of the Presentation Sisters in the Philippines then. I am who I am today as a Presentation Sister partly because of her.
Farewell, Sr. Regina. You will always remain in my heart and mind.

Deepest sympathy to all Sr Regina’s family and to her Community . I have fond memories of Sr Regina in 4th class in the “New Pres Convent” and not being able to tell her I had a new sister due to changing class on 1st July but I always think of her on my sisters birthday.Delighted to see she never lost her lovely smile and her gentleness shines through . May Sr Regina rest in peace .

The Philippine Unit of the Presentation Sisters express our deepest sympathies to the Keyes family and to our sisters in the Northeast Unit in Ireland especially in Kilkenny Community for the passing of Sr. Regina Keyes, the last of the founding sisters of the mission in the Philippines. We thank God for the courage and generosity of Sr. Regina for being one of the 4 sisters who brought the light of Nano Nagle to our part of the world. We are ever grateful for her contribution to the mission in the Philippines particularly in education and enabling poor but deserving students to have access to education when she began the Presentation Community Center in Himamaylan. Sr. Regina was a gift to the member-families of the Center who express their gratitude for her goodness and help.
We are united with you in prayer as we lay Sr. Regina to rest today. May God grant her eternal rest and may she rest in peace.

Our deepest condolences & sympathy to the Keyes Family and to the Presentation Sisters Kilkenny on the passing of Sister Regina. Our prayers & thoughts are with you. May she Rest in Peace.

My warmest condolences and sympathy to the Keyes family especially to Elaine who has tirelessly and patiently updated me with the health status of Sister Regina since she was moved to the nursing home & until her passing. I’ve known Sister Regina in the early 60’s when I was just 12 years old during her time in the Philippines. She was not only my mentor but became also my best friend & had the privilege to visit her in Ireland twice during my European trips. She has impacted the world in so many beautiful ways & as a very lost teen myself, she has influenced me on what I become today; a successful chemist, with 3 beautiful, successful children where she had the opportunity to see & enjoy one of my daughter’s performances in Ireland during a world tour with her group “Hi-5”. I deeply cherish the memories of Sister Regina and I am sure she will never be forgotten as I got married on the same day as her birthday. She will always hold a special place in my heart. “Rest in Peace my dear friend, my mentor & my saviour. May you enjoy the peace and the love of the Farther. I love you....‘til we meet again”.

Carmel Sincere sympathy to you and family also the extended Keyes at this sad time May Sr Regina Rest in Peace

My sympathy and prayers to Presentation Sisters Kilkenny, and the Keyes family on the death of Regina I lived with her for some years in Ecuador and have many happy memories of her time there being so much part of the lives of the local people both in their joys and sorrows. I also visited her on several occasions in Kilkenny and it was lovely to recall our lives there May Regina now rest in the peace of the Lord. Helen

Sincere sympathy to all Keyes family on the sad passing of Sr.Regina. I recall her teaching me in the 60's.at Presentation Convent Carlow.A lovely lady, May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to the Presentation Sisters on the death of Sr Regina and also to her family - May Sr Regina rest in peace.

Rest In Perfect Peace,May heaven hold you

Our sincere sympathy to the Keyes families and the Presentation Sisters Kilkenny on Sister Regina’s passing. May she rest in peace.

My sincere sympathy to Carmel, Brian and the Presentation sisters on the.death of Sr, Regina. May her gentle soul Rest In Peace.

Our Sincere Sympathy with Carmel and family on this sad occasion. May Sr. Regina Rest in Peace

Sincere Sympathy to the Keyes Family and the Presentation Sisters Kilkenny on the death of Regina. She was one of the first 4 Sisters who started the Presentation Mission in the Philippines.
Those who knew her in the Philippines spoke highly of her. I was privileged to hear stories of her while working there. May Regina now Rest in God's Eternal Peace and Joy.

Sympathy to the Keyes family on the passing of Sister Regina (Rita).
May she Rest In Peace.

My deepest sympathy to Presentation Sisters Kilkenny and Sr. Regina's family on her passing may she rest in peace. I have wonderful memories of Regina in Flavio Alfaro Ecuador from 1993 - 2000. She had a lovely gift with our people, the gift of listening, good humour and a special presence in all she did. She was very loved by all. I hope to be present at her funeral Mass on Monday. May she find true peace now with her maker.

Sincere condolences to Carmel and all the Keyes family on the death of Sr. Regina.
Eternal rest to her.
Carlow Retired Teachers’ Association

Sincere sympathy Tom, Billy, Laurence, the Presentation Sisters and all the family and friends of your dear Auntie Rita. May she rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Carmel ,Brian and their family.Also the extended Keys family.May Sr Regina Rest In Peace.

We extend our deepest condolences to Aunt Carmel and her extended family on the loss of her sister. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and may Sr. Regina, Rest In Peace.

Heartfelt sympathy to the Keyes family and the Presentation Sisters, Kilkenny on Sr. Regina´s death. May she rest in peace. We have lovely memories of Regina´s years with us here in Ecuador. She was creative, gentle, inspiring and had a great impact on the lives of many people. United in sadness and prayer at this time.
Mary Ivers

Deepest sympathy to Carmel and Brian and the extended Keyes family and the Presentation Sisters on the death of Sr. Regina . She taught me in Knock school in the 1950s . May she Rest In Peace .

Sincere sympathy to Carmel and Brian on the death of their sister, Sr. Regina. May Auntie Rita rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to The Presentation Community, Carmel, Brian, and all Sr. Regina’s extended family at this time.

We will miss Regina’s presence in Gowarn Abbey, and pray that the Choirs of Angels guide her to Paradise.

Thank You for the memories Regina, God Speed! R.I.P.

Sincere condolences to Carmel, Brian, and all of auntie Rita's extended circles of family and friends. I have warm memories of auntie Rita when she would visit grandad Frank in Cork. May she rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Carmel and the extended Keyes family on the death of Sr. Regina.
May she rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Carmel ,Brian and their families.Also to all the Keyes extended families. May Sr Regina Rest In peace

Sincere sympathy to Sr Sheila and Community and keyes family on the
death of Sr regina rip good memories of meeting her in kilkenny

Sincere condolenses to Carmel , Brian and all the extended Keyes family at this sad time. May Sister Regina rest in peace now.

So sorry to hear of Sr Region’s passing. Sympathy to Carmel & Brian & families. Also to her extended family. I had the pleasure of her teaching me in Mayo N.S. in the 1950’s for a short period prior to her entering. A lady as was her sister Sr Bernard who also thought me in Pres in Carlow. Rest in peace Sr Regina.

Sympathy to Sr Regina's family and community on her passing. I have memories of meeting her and some of her fellow Presentation Kilkenny Sisters at Focolare retreats over many years.

Sincere sympathy to the Presentation Community, Parnell St, Presentation Congregation and the Keyes family on the death of Sr. Regina rip. My prayers are with you at this sad time. Regina, may you enjoy the reward of a long and faithful life.

Deepest sympathy to Carmel Brian and the extended Keyes family on the death of Rita she taught me in Knock N.S .May she now rest in eternal peace

My deepest sympathy to Sister Reginas family,on her death.Sister Rita(Regina),taught me in the Presentation Convent many years ago.She was a lovely teacher and a very kind and caring lady.May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to Kilkenny Presentation Sisters and Keyes extended family. May she rest in peace. Sr Brigid

Sincere condolences to Carmel and Bernard on the loss of their sister, Rita and to the wider Keyes family. May Sr. Regina rest in peace.

A lovely and kind woman. RIP

Deepest sympathy to Carmel & Brian and the Keyes family on the sad passing of Sr Regina.
May she rest in peace.

My deep and sincere sympathy to Carmel and Brian and all my cousins on Sr Regina, our auntie Rita’s death. She was my third and fourth class teacher in Knock school for which I am grateful and appreciative. I remember all the lovely visits to James Street when she was there and later in Gowran when we had long chats about school and family. Go ndéana Dia trócaire uirthi agus solas na bhflaitheas di.