Offaly mourners told father, daughter had 'special bond'

The funeral mass of Mihai Chinez, aged 49, and his 24-year-old daughter Denisa Chinez took place at St Rynagh's Church in Banagher, Offaly. The father and daughter had a special bond, working and living together at Banagher Precast Concrete for many years. Fr Pat Kiernan, who delivered the eulogy, recounted how Mihai and Denisa had a daily routine of love and affection, lifting, cleaning, and preparing moulds together at the factory.

The congregation heard that Mihai was a hardworking man, a good father, and a loyal friend, while Denisa was cheerful, happy, and had a strong faith. As they gathered to mourn their loss, Fr Kiernan spoke of the devastating impact of the workplace accident, likening it to a tsunami that stunned everyone and silenced the town. Denisa was laid to rest in St Rynagh’s Cemetery, with Mihai's cremation set to take place the following day, with his ashes to be interred with his daughter at a later date.