Gareth Rankin (31 Jan 1979 - 10 Feb 2026)

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Renal Unit Belfast City Hospital

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Location
His home 45 Mayo Street Belfast BT13 3AY
Date
18th Feb 2026
Time
9.45am
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Location
Roselawn Crematorium Ballygowan Road Castlereagh BT5 7TZ
Date
18th Feb 2026
Time
11.20am

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RANKIN GARETH Died 10th February 2026. Late of 45 Mayo Street. Beloved son of Rita and Jim, much loved brother of Jim and Claire, loving brother-in-law of Pauline and Stuart, cherished uncle of Rhea, Lexi, Kerry, Ethan, Preston and great niece Esme. Funeral service to be held from his home (address above) on Wednesday 18th at 9.45am and afterwards to Roselawn Crematorium for 11.20am. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to Belfast City Hospital Renal Unit c/o Stephen McCosh Funeral Directors, 117-121 Shankill Road, Belfast, BT13 1FD. Will be sorely missed by his loving family circle. To know him was to love him.

Mongo Stokes wrote

Gareth,

Mongo stokes sends his regards, fair play you looked after us after that job went left, RIP Gnashers me aul buddy, regards from all of us in Harolds cross

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Kenneth Hawell wrote

Deepest sympathy to Claire, Stuart and family circle on the passing of Gareth. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

Kenneth, Joanne & Kohen xx

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  • See ya later mate. The good ones die young, From Lee Mallen

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Margaret, Sammy and Samuel Christie wrote

Deepest Sympathy to Rita, Jim and family. The loss of your precious son and brother Gareth is a loss felt by all who knew him. May the love and memories you shared bring you some measure of comfort at this difficult time.

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Aunt Linda and Cousins Deane Lee Gail and Families Ferris wrote

God took the best when he took our Gareth. Safe in the arms of Granny and Granda.
Gone from our sight, but not from our hearts,
especially the funny crazy parts!
Good night and sleep easy.

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Carol Boyd wrote

I will miss your sharp whit and how you always called a spade a spade until we meet again wee cousin love Carol

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Uncle Deane & Margaret Ferris wrote

Gareth Rankin.
The bravest person I've ever known, who all through his life faced his illness thinking of the feelings of others before himself. I'm very proud he was part of my family and will have him always in my heart and thoughts.
I know you're now with granny and granda, my mum and dad and hope the three of you are resting in peace.

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Trevor and Janet Mccullagh and Nesbitt wrote

Lovingly remembered by Trevor and Janet
Nite nite God bless
Deepest sympathy to Rita, Jim and the family circle 🙏🩵

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Ellen Craig leah and aaron wrote

Thinking of all the family at this sad time rip Gareth love ellen Craig leah and aaron xx

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Stuart Kincaid wrote

When cousins gather, the fun begins,
With laughter and jokes, and playful grins,
We plan our capers with glee and zest,
Each visit with them is simply the best

Our laughter rings, loud and clear,
Cousin time, is time so dear.

In every prank, a bond so tight,
With them, every wrong feels right,
Our cousin capers, memories to keep,
In our hearts, forever deep.

Love you always cuz

“Legend”





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Kerry, Ethan, Bobby, Shauna Rankin wrote

We will miss the way you made life feel safer,
the way you showed up without needing to be asked,
and the quiet strength you carried every day.
Even in grief, we are grateful—
grateful for the years we had,
for the memories we can keep,
and for the love that will not end here.
Though we cannot see you now,
your place in our hearts remains unchanged.
Rest in peace, Uncle G
Your love will stay with us always.

Much love uncle G rest easy ❤️
Nephew Ethan, Niece Kerry, Niece in-law Shauna, Nephew in-law Bobby.

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Cathy & Eddie Carlisle wrote

Remembering the things we did together as kids, puts a smile on my face and happiness in my heart. Im fortunate to have plenty of these. Nite nite cuz. Love always Cathy, Eddie & Kids xx

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Angela Morrison wrote

Deepest sympathy to Rita,Jim & family on the loss of your loving son & brother
A wee character
Thinking of you all at this very sad time

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Mark Tracey wrote

Thinking of Rita,Jim and family at this sad time deepest sympathy from Joan,Basher and family xx

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