RIP: Tributes paid to late Tipperary man who was a 'gentle soul with a quick wit'


Hansie Matthia passed away on August 7
The death has occurred of Hansie Matthia of Lower Gate, Cashel.
Hansie, beloved son of the late Hans and Derry, passed away on Friday, August 7.
He is sadly missed by his daughter Eryn, brothers Jason and Stefan, sisters-in-law Louise and Ruth, nephews and nieces Clara, Sylvan, Bethel, Derry, Ewan and Lou, Eryn’s mother Fiona, uncles, aunts, relatives and a wide circle of friends.
May he rest in peace.
Hansie will lay in repose at Devitt’s Funeral Home this Tuesday evening from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.
A cremation service will take place on Wednesday at The Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy at 12pm.
The family has asked for no flowers, and donations if desired to the Irish Dogs For The Disabled.
Tributes have been paid to Hansie online, with one person saying: “Deepest sympathy to Hansie's family on Hansie's sudden passing. He was a kind and gentle soul with a quick wit and tremendous talent. May he rest in peace.”
Another said: “Deepest sympathy to all the family at this very sad time. May you rest in peace Hansie. You were always so very kind, friendly, generous and welcoming. We all have great memories in my family of our many visits to your cafe and a lot of fun and laughter over the years.”