'No words' - Funeral announced for father and daughter killed in Offaly workplace accident
The deaths of Mihai Chinez (49) and his daughter Denisa Mihaela Chinez (24) has rocked the Offaly community
Funeral details have been confirmed for the father and daughter who died tragically in a workplace accident at Banagher Precast Concrete on Monday.
The deaths of Mihai Chinez (49) and his daughter Denisa Mihaela Chinez (24), who were originally from Romania and had worked at the plant for a number of years, has rocked the Banagher community as well as the entire country with hundreds taking to RIP.ie to leave heartfelt messages of condolences.
One mourner wrote,
“Sending heartfelt condolences to all who knew and loved Mihai and Denisa. This is such a cruel tragedy to befall a family. I hope it's of some small comfort that the thoughts of so many around the country are with you in your time of need.”
While another wrote,
“What a terrible tragedy of the immeasurable loss of your beloved husband and daughter and father and sister, fiancée, the kind of a tragedy that’s the stuff of nightmares. May you all remember them for the good the did, the happiness they brought to your lives and the love that still remains even though they are gone. My thoughts are with you all in the days ahead. May Mihai and Denisa Mihaela rest in peaceful sleep.”
Banagher Precast Concrete issued a statement saying it was deeply saddened to confirm the deaths of the pair, who were believed to have been pouring concrete into a mould when the tragic incident happened.
“The Board of Directors, management team and employees of Banagher Precast Concrete extend their deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of those who have lost their lives,” the company said in a statement.
“This is a devastating tragedy for everyone connected with our company and our immediate priority is supporting the families of our colleagues and ensuring they receive every assistance and support available during this unimaginably difficult time,” the statement said.
Sincere gratitude was expressed to the emergency services and all those who responded to the incident for their “professionalism, compassion and assistance”.
“The circumstances surrounding the incident are not yet fully known, the relevant authorities have been notified and a full investigation will ensue to establish the facts.
“Banagher Precast Concrete will cooperate fully with all statutory bodies and will continue to provide every assistance required as part of the investigation process,” the company said in its statement.
“The safety of our people has always been a core value of our organisation and is embedded throughout our daily operations, incidents of this severity are unprecedented for our organisation and we are all in deep shock.
“We ask that the privacy of the families, friends and colleagues of the deceased be respected as we come to terms with this tragic accident, out of respect we will not be providing further details at this time,” the statement concluded.
Mihai and Denisa Mihaela will be so sadly missed and deeply regretted by Mihai’s wife and Denisa’s mother, Angela; Mihai's daughter and Denisa’s sister, Lavinia Alexandra; Denisa’s fiancé, Liviu Blaj; their extended family, neighbours, many friends and work colleagues.
Funeral Arrangements
Mihai and Denisa will repose at Banagher Community Centre (R42 FP74) on Wednesday evening from 5.00pm until 7.00pm.
Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday morning at 11.00am in St. Rynagh’s Church, Banagher.
Following the Funeral Mass, Denisa will be laid to rest in St. Rynagh’s Cemetery. Mihai’s cremation will take place at a later date.
St. Rynagh’s Parish Church broadcasts all funerals live online and on Church Radio 106.6 FM.