A young newlywed couple in Tipperary, Ireland, have been laid to rest together after dying within days of each other, just one month following their wedding.
Sudden Deaths Shock Community
Adam Hencek, 23, died unexpectedly at the couple's home in Carrick-on-Suir on Tuesday evening. Days later, his husband Tomas Feuller, 25, also passed away at the same residence, according to a funeral director in Clonmel.
The tragic losses occurred only a month after the pair celebrated their wedding day.
Fundraiser Launched for Funeral Costs
A death notice stated the couple would be deeply mourned by their families, including Adam's parents Peter and Lubica, and Tomas' grandparents Jozefa and Milan. A GoFundMe appeal was set up on June 9 by Adam's aunt, Mirka Kohutovičová, to assist with funeral expenses.
She wrote: "I am fundraising for the joint funeral of my nephew Adam Hencek and his husband Tomas Feuller, who tragically passed away on the 02.06.2026 and 05.06.2026 respectively. We would greatly appreciate any donations to help fund the wake and the cremation of the newlyweds."
Donations quickly poured in, reaching €12,070 (£10,352) on the launch day. Mirka expressed gratitude: "We really appreciate all of the donations. We reached our goal thanks to all of your help which we are so grateful for. Thank you all for supporting our family at this time."
Funeral Arrangements
The couple lay in repose on Tuesday evening at Condons Funeral Parlour in Clonmel before being transferred on Wednesday to the Island Crematorium in Cork for a private cremation service. Both were originally from Slovakia and had made their home in Carrick-on-Suir.
Heartfelt Tributes
The local community has been plunged into grief. Josephine, a close friend of Tomas, said: "To my darling friend, my condolences on your passing to your family at this sad time. Especially to your beloved Tomas. You were the brightest light on this earth and I know you'll be the brightest star. You will be beyond missed."
Daisy Wn, a former piano pupil of Adam's, remarked: "So sad... Adam taught me piano briefly, he was a brilliant teacher and a gentleman. My thoughts are with Adam's family and friends at this awfully sad time, may he rest in peace."
Karen Douglas commented: "Very sad to hear this. We met Adam and Tomas last year through work and their energy and love of life was infectious."
