The popular young woman’s family said she ‘knew how to brighten even the darkest day’
10:00, 15 Nov 2025Updated 10:08, 15 Nov 2025
The family of a mum-of-three from Co Cork who sadly passed away last week have said ‘we feel as if we have lost a part of ourselves’ ahead of her funeral later today.
Alma Karanauskienė, who was originally from Lithuania but had been living in Skibbereen for a number of years, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 12. Alma’s family said they are in ‘deep shock’ as they announced the sad news of her passing as they paid an emotional tribute to the hugely popular young woman who ‘knew how to brighten even the darkest day’.
“With immeasurable pain and endless sorrow, we announce sadly that Alma left us,’ the family said in a statement. “Beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter, relative and friend. In our hearts we feel as if we have lost a part of ourselves. The whole family, relatives and friends are in deep shock. Her light was special. She knew how to brighten even the darkest day and her smile, gentleness and kindness touched everyone who knew her.
“She was a person who shared her love quietly but strongly, so that there was enough for everyone around her. Today, it seems that our brightest day has faded and the darkest night has come. But when we look up at the sky, we will see the stars and one of them will shine the brightest. It is you dear Alma. You watch over us from above, light our way and remind us that love never dies.”
Alma sadly passed away on Wednesday
Alma worked at Drinagh Pharmacy in Skibbereen and left a lasting impression on her co-workers and customers. The pharmacy paid a touching tribute to the young mum-of-three in a message shared on social media.
“It is with a very heavy heart that Drinagh Pharmacy, Skibbereen, shares the sad news of the passing of our dear and esteemed colleague, Alma Karanauskiene,” they said. “We are heartbroken and devastated by this loss. Alma was a warm, caring, and sincere person always kind and helpful to both customers and colleagues.
“Her memory will be forever cherished. May she rest in light and peace. She and her family will remain forever in our thoughts and prayer.”
Alma Karanauskienė
The social media post was met with an outpouring of support from customers who shared their own tributes to Alma. “Alma was such a lovely kind soul who touched the lives of everyone she met, her memory will live on in our hearts,” one person said. “So so tragic. Alma was always kind and remarkable at her job. RIP,” another added.
While a third said: “Always such a lovely lady to help with anything you needed, its very very sad, our thoughts and prayers are with the families of Alma at this very sad time, may she rest in peace.”
Alma’s funeral mass will be held at 12 noon on Saturday at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Skibbereen, the Irish Mirror reports. “May this day be not only one of sadness, but also of gratitude for her light, for her gentleness, for her love, which will never fade,” her family said. “She will remain with us like a star that shines even on the darkest night.”