Mourners were told Noah Sikora’s death has ‘broken our hearts into a thousand pieces’
The remains are taken from the church(Image: Colin Keegan/Collins)
The funeral of three-year-old Noah Sikora, who was fatally knocked down in a shopping centre car park, has heard how his tragic death has “broken our hearts into a thousand pieces”.
Mourners gathered on Monday morning to say their final goodbye to the young boy at his Requiem Mass in Saint Canice Church in Finglas. Little Noah Sikora, who has been described as a “source of endless joy to his family,” died following the horror incident at Charlestown Shopping Centre on Wednesday, March 11.
He was struck by a vehicle in the underground car park just before 8.40am and was rushed to Temple Street Children’s Hospital where later he tragically lost his battle for life. Chief mourners at his funeral Mass included his heartbroken parents Bartek and Martyna, brother Leo, grandparents Wojek, Dorota and Lucyna, uncles and aunties, cousins, relatives, friends and neighbours.
Noah Sikora(Image: RIP.ie)
In a heartbreaking tribute to her son, a tearful Martyna told mourners: “He gave us so much in such a short time. We all adored him and he is now leading Christ by his hand, not the other way around. Farewell my little boy, we love you the most in this world.”
Noah’s heartbroken parents walked alongside Noah’s little white coffin as it was brought into the church while mourners placed teddy bears, white lilies and white roses around the coffin. A large black and white photograph of Noah was placed at the front of the altar with ‘Our little Angel Noah’ written underneath it.
Speaking on behalf of Noah’s parents, brother, grandparents, relatives and friends, a family friend delivered a short tribute near the end of the funeral service, saying: “Goodbye my angel. You have broken our hearts into a thousand pieces.” Fr Martin Hogan, parish priest in Finglas offered his condolences to Noah’s grieving parents Bartek and Martyna and brother Leo saying: “None of us can really comprehend your grief at this time.”
The cortege leaves St Canice’s Church, Finglas after the funeral of Noah Sikora(Image: Colin Keegan/Collins)
He said: “On behalf of the parish community here in Finglas I’d like to extend my deepest sympathies to Bartek, Martyna and Leo, on the death of Noah. To his grandparents, uncles, aunties, cousins and other relatives. None of us can really comprehend your grief at this time, especially the grief of Bartek and Martyna. It is so deep and raw. We can only try to stand with you and to pray for all of you and Noah.
“And we know really that Noah doesn’t need our prayers, such a young, innocent child is surely with the Lord in heavenly glory. But all of you will need our prayers and we pray that the Lord will give you the strength you need at this time to come through this valley of darkness,” said Fr Hogan.
Floral tributes, candles and lanterns in the underground car park of Charlestown Shopping Centre(Image: Colin Keegan/Collins)
The chief celebrant, from Poland, the homeland of Noah’s parents, Bartek and Martyna, “warmly welcomed parish priest Fr Martin Hogan and Noah’s Irish friends who have joined us today.” He added: “Thank you for your prayers, your kindness and your support for the family at this painful time. Your presence is a great comfort to them.”
Following Mass, Noah’s cremation took place at Glasnevin Crematorium.
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