The death has occurred peacefully of Teresa Coen Staes after a short illness borne with bravery at Gasthuisberg Hospital.
Predeceased by her parents John and Phyllis Coen.
She will be sadly missed by her beloved husband Filip sons Joshua, Dylan and Alex, sister Geraldine Jenkins (Sligo), Parents-in-law Marc and Sonja Staes, brothers-in-law Chris and Martin, sister-in-law Inge, aunts, uncles, relatives and friends.
Rest in Peace
A Funeral Service will take place in Pues Crematorium, Belgium on Saturday August 1st 2026 at 3:00pm (2:00pm GMT).
You can stream Teresa’s Funeral Service live on the funeral home’s website by clicking ‘Livestream’ below.
You can leave a message of condolence for Teresa’s family below.
So sad to hear the news of Teresa’s passing. Fond happy memories of neighbours growing up in Maugheraboy Estate. Sincere condolences to her Husband, kids, sister Geraldine and all her family. May Teresa Rest in Eternal Peace with her Mum & Dad 🙏
Sincere and heartfelt condolences to Teresa’s husband, children, sister and wider family in Sligo and Belgium, RIP. Such fond memories of Teresa from our school days in both Scoil Ursula and the Ursuline College, always laughing and joking. A great friend to very many people and will be sorely missed. Rest in peace Teresa.
Sincere condolences to the Staes and Coen Families on the loss of Teresa at such a young age.
She was a beautiful soul and will be sadly missed.
From, Paul, Deirdre, Oisin and Fionn Devins, Breeogue, Sligo.
Sincere sympathy to Geraldine & Family on hearing the sad news that Teresa has passed away, I met you in Penneys about April & said that I enjoyed both yours & Teresa’s poems on Facebook, you were chatting to Teresa on your Phone at the time & told me that you were going over to visit her, I told you that I worked with her for a short time in Hansons, you took a Photo & asked her if she remembered me there.
May Teresa rest in everlasting peace,
My deepest sympathy on the very sad passing of Teresa. My heartfelt condolences to her sister Geraldine & family, to her husband & sons & also to all extended family & friends. May Teresa rest in peace.
Sincere sympathy to Teresa’s husband, sons, sister and wider family. We were in the same class in the Ursuline. A lovely girl who loved dancing!!! Thinking of you all this very sad and difficult time.
My Sincere condolences to Teresa’s husband and children and to her sister Geraldine and many many friends both in Sligo and Belgium. Such a lovely lady. May Teresa rest in peace.
Condolences to Geraldine,the Coen & Staes family on the passing of Teresa. May she Rest in Peace.
Teresa, I knew you for a short time and I only regret I never got to meet you. For a lot of that time, I know that you never felt better. I hoped and prayed that I would get to meet you one day, and hopefully I still will. You are a truly inspirational soul, your strength has inspired people you never even met. Sincerest, heartfelt sympathy to all of the Staes and Coen families and to all of Teresa’s friends. Ar dheis dé go raibh a ainm. Rest peacefully.
Really sorry to here the news of Teresa’s passing. My condolences to her husband, kids Geraldine and family. May you RIP
My Sincere condolences toTeresa’s husband Filip sons Joshua, Dylan and Alex, sister Geraldine.I have lovely memories of Teresa from our school days, always laughing and smiling. May Teresa rest in peace.
We are shocked to hear the very sad news .
Teresa was such a lovely person ,so full of fun and mischief, so full of life.
Went to school with Teresa the Ursuline college.
Sincere Condolences to All the family .
We will be keeping you in prayer at this difficult time.
May Teresa Rest in Peace ❤️💐🙏🕯️.
Sincere sympathy to Teresa s husband ,Children and family,Especially her sister Geraldine who will miss her sister dearly,and who always spoke about her whenever we met.
Keeping ye all in my prayers during the days ahead, May her gentle soul rest in peace ,🙏
Our sincere sympathy to Teresa’s husband and family, to Geraldine, Martin and boys, and to the extended family on her sad passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May Teresa’s gentle soul rest in eternal peace.
Sincere sympathy to Geraldine and all Teresa’s family on her sad passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. May Teresa Rest in Peace.