Fundraiser launched for Kerry nurse after tragic death following caesarean

A fundraiser has been launched by the loving husband of a Kerry nurse who tragically passed away following an operation last week.

Stephy Ouseph, a University Hospital Kerry nurse, sadly died on June 21 after a caesarean section at Cork University Hospital.

Originally from Sultan Bathery in India, Stephy had been living in Cedarville, Abbeyfeale with her adoring family. Now, her husband has launched a fundraising campaign in the hopes of covering the costly repatriation of her remains to India.

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“We are absolutely devastated by Stephy’s passing and are struggling to find the funds to cover the cost of her funeral and the repatriation of her remains to India,” Stephy’s husband Baiju wrote in a post on GoFundMe.

“We will need to pay all funeral costs, and we have started a fundraiser to collect donations for Stephy’s funeral service. Please consider donating if you are able to do so. We are very grateful for every donation during this difficult time.”

Stephy will be deeply missed by her loving family, including her adoring husband Baiju, her sons, parents, sister, and brothers-in-law, as well as her many family members in India.

The beloved nurse will also be dearly remembered by her colleagues at University Hospital Kerry, her neighbours and her wide circle of friends in Ireland and India.

Many people paid tribute to “kind, gentle and helpful” Stephy following her passing.

“My deepest condolences to Baiju and family also to Stephy’s family in India on the death of Stephy,” One person said. “She was so kind, gentle and helpful to me during my stay in hospital in Tralee. May Stephy’s gentle soul rest in peace”.

Another added: “My sincere sympathy to all of Stephys family on their tragic loss saw them both at mass in Abbeyfeale on Sundays. Such a lovely couple”.

Stephy will repose at McElligott’s Funeral Home, Tralee on Thursday evening from 6pm to 8pm. The GoFundMe has raised €74,098, far surpassing the initial target of €50,000. You can donate to the fundraiser here.

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