Denis GARCIA Obituary

Denis was a nice man with a great sense of humour. After mass when we would sit and talk with other parishioners, Denis would smile and then switch off the lights which gave us a cue that it was time to go home. Will miss our conversations Denis. Rest in Peace. Our thoughts are with the family.
Francisca, Oswald,Natalie & Valentine

To the Garcia Family

Our deepest sympathies to you all. Sorry to learn of Denis's passing. Have been away and just learnt of your loss.

Thinking of you all.

God Bless

To the Garcia Family our deepest sympathy on the loss of Denis. We have been away and just learnt of his passing.

Our thoughts are with you all at this time.

God Bless from

Dennis and Andrea Edgecombe

The Beach Street Hall Society wish to extend their condolences to Bernadette and family on the passing of Denis.
As a Community Representative on the Board of the Beach Street Hall Society, Denis offered advice and ideas in the running of the Hall for the Fitzroy Community. He will be greatly missed by Board members.

Barry Styles
Beach Street Hall Society

The Rotary Club of Fitzroy would like to extend their deepest sympathy to Bernadette and family on the passing of Denis.
Denis was a dedicated Member of our Club for many years, tirelessly supporting Rotary.
He served with dignity, honour, untiring effort, outstanding service, and total commitment for the Rotary cause. Denis was a Paul Harris Fellow - one of Rotary's highest awards for Service.
Barry Styles
President Rotary Club of Fitzroy

Denis was chief reporter when I joined the Daily News in the mid 1960s. He was an excellent mentor, friend and respected colleague.

Denis was chief reporter when I joined the Daily News and became a respected and appreciated mentor. A good old-fashioned journalist in all the best senses of the term. An admirable man.
Brian Lockstone, Washington DC.

Dear Bernadette and family, Sending you love and prayers. Denis was a special man - a true gentleman! I will really miss his presence at mass, and his refreshing sense of humour. I remember Denis gave a great speech at Father Kevin Burke's celebration of being a priest. The bit I remember most was Denis saying - "the pay is not great being a priest, but the retirement benefits are "out of this world" I'm sure Denis is also enjoying these amazing retirement benefits in Heaven. RIP

Thoughts and prayers are with Bernadette and the rest of the Garcia family.

Denis was always so kind and warm towards me and my siblings. Attending mass will not be the same without seeing you.

So sorry my parents and family were unable to attend your final service today. Rest in love and peace Denis x

To Dear Bernadette, and the Garcia Family,

We were truly saddened to hear of your loss, which in turn is our loss also.
Mum and Dad (Brian and Beryl Joyce) have thoroughly enjoyed Dennis's company and they have shared many a good laugh over the years together!
I will quote mum, "The parish just won't be the same". He will be truly missed.

I have not known Dennis for long, however I too loved his humor on Facebook! I will greatly miss his friendliness.

Dennis, May our Lord who has called you, receive you into his open arms, and may the angels lead you into paradise, and the Martyrs welcome you home.
You will be greatly received!

Brian and Beryl Joyce
Loretta Hardegger

A mighty totara has fallen. RIP Denis, and my deepest sympathy to Bernadette and Family.

Thinking of you all as you farewell Denis. Sending our love and strength at this time, Jill and Harvey Reid

Denis Garcia.
Sending a message of sympathy to Bernadette and families, I am sorry for your loss, and I want you to know that I will be praying for strength, peace and comfort for you all.Sorry I am unable to attend the funeral. With sympathy Frances Butler.

I was so sorry to hear that Denis passed away. He was such a lovely, witty, sincere human being...one in a million. I have very fond memories of spending time at the family home on Devon Street when we were young. My fondest memory is when Mary and I cut our hair believing Denis would actually glue it on his head! Love to you all at this time xx

We are very sad to hear of the passing of Denis. He has left a remarkable legacy through his family, and in the Catholic Parish of New Plymouth. His dry wit and service to others will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with all his family and friends. God Bless Denis.

RIP Dennis

So many happy memories of many childhood nights spent at the family home on Devon Street East. There were times my mother thought I preferred it there. To Annette and all the Garcia family, I am so sorry for your suffering. Denis, or Mr Garcia as I still like to call him, was a wonderful man, kind and loving. I will never forget him. RIP Mr Garcia

A man of presence and dignity. Past member of N.Z Police in New Plymouth and Rotary International , RIP Denis.

Thank you for being a kind man Dennis. I liked you.

Bernadette and Family we offer you our sincere sympathy. Denis was a true gentleman and such a loving family man.I understand it will be a struggle over the next few weeks but you will have wonderful memories upon which you can draw strength. Rest in peace Denis.

Sad to hear of the passing of Denis.
Such a gentleman and caring husband to Bernadette.
His loyalty to his faith will truly earn him a high place above.
He will be so dearly missed.
Love
Denise and Mick Novak and The Hogan Family

To John and the Garcia family, Sincerest Condolences in your loss, Denis a true gentleman,..

To the Garcia family, we are so sorry to hear of the death of Denis, he was always friendly and welcoming, our children would love to talk to Denis on a Sunday after church, he had an amazing spirit and his help in the church will always be remembered. You have all our love and prayers and I am sure you will have many amazing memories of Denis. Our deepest sympathies, Terry, Rochelle, Annabelle, Monica, Leo, Jenna, Luke and Jacob Joyce

What a lovley man you are Denis
I had the privilege of knowing you for only a very short time but you made me smile and appreciated everytime I came to work...I walked past your room and you were always so bright and cheery...
RIP Denis
Love and thoughts to your beautiful family
From Samantha from Rhapsody resthome and hospital xx

To all the Garcia family, please accept our sincere sympathy in the loss of a true gentleman so humble and spiritual in his daily life. He will be sorely missed but now you have two angels to look down on you all for protection,peace and prayers for you. May he now rest in Gods garden forever. With Love and Blessings Denise Roper ( née Christmas)

A true Legend now in Heaven,Rest in Peace Denis.

A truly great man and "Best Ever" Editor of The Daily News!!
I have so many fond memories of Denis (aka "Kojak") when I worked at The Daily News in the late 80's, along-side his beautiful wife, Bernadette. Sending all my love and sympathy to the Garcia family - Karen Allen

My condolences to Denis's family.

Please receive our condolences and supporting prayers for all the family at this time of Denis's passing. May you be comforted by the reality of God's presence with you all.
Grace & peace TDHB Chaplain

On behalf of the Society of St Vincent De Paul Our Lady Help Of Christians Conference.Our deepest sympathy to the Garcia Family and extended families. A head of knowledge regarding the great works of the conference has departed us for a better place. We will miss you.R.I.P. Denis. Margaret Roylance. President

Heartfelt condolences. A wise and wonderful human being. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Every blessing
The McCarten family

This morning I saw in the internet version of the Taranaki Daily News the death notice for Denis Garcia.
To all the family, especially Martin and John whom I remember from FDMC days I offer my sincere sympathy.
With his recent death a curtain has come down on so much of your own lives, leaving no doubt, happy memories of years that have passed so quickly.
From the articles about local events written by him of 50 years ago' I received much enjoyment.
May the Good Lord welcome Denis home with outstretched arms, and may he now be forever at peace.
Prayerful remembrance promised,
Declan G Thompson. (now, an 86 year old, living in retirement in Sydney.) ([email protected])

My condolences to the family. Denis was my boss when, aged 16 in 1969, I started as a cadet reporter and, like dozens - if not hundreds - of others he introduced me to the basics of newspaper writing, and later careers in wordsmithing. He was firm but fair. Never particularly cross, and always nurturing. "Firm" was when, mid-70s on a subsequent stint on the Daily News and with day shifts an honour, a colleague and I returned from the snooker hall further along Currie St mid-morning to find him there (he always started at 1pm). Well, we didn't get morning shifts together again. And I enjoyed seeing him in Fitzroy in recent years, or scurrying in or out of the library for his 50 Years Ago column. RIP, Denis.

Steve Jones, New Plymouth

Heartfelt condolences to Denise and family.
Such a wise and wonderful human being.
Love and blessings.

The McCarten Family

My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. May God give you the peace that you seek.A dear friend of my late sister Eunice Nasmith.

Pop, we will miss you dearly - sorry you didn't get to meet your great grandson Blake, love Shelley, mark and Blake xx

My condolences to all the family. I knew Denis for many years, first meeting him in the early 70s when I was on the rival paper, the Herald. Latterly I used to run into him at the library where he was gathering info for his column and I was on security. RIP Denis _ Paul Peters

Dad you were always there for me through good and bad I will never forget you. So glad we shared the last week together. You are in my heart fever . Anthony

Dad you were always there for me through good and bad, I will always remember you. Missing you badly already . You have done so much for me . A father to be really proud of. So glad we had this last week together.Your son Anthony

GARCIA, Denis:
Much loved Greatpop and friend to Nikayla, Jasmine, Brendon and Dean. An incredible man that touched the lives of many and will be forever missed. Our hearts rest knowing you’re in a good place Greatpop.
We love you xx

GARCIA, Denis:
Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Maree & John Bocock. Loved Pop of Richelle & Jeff Roylance, Laura & Hayden Seed, Michael Bocock, Sarah & Jonathan Holloway. Loved Great-Pop of Jacinta, Ethan & Alyssa Seed, Aiden Bocock, Dylan & Chloe Roylance, Joshua, Hayley, Jessica and Adam Bocock.
God Bless.
Forever in our hearts.

GARCIA, Denis:
Much loved Pop to Laura and Hayden Seed and Great-Pop to Jacinta, Ethan and Alyssa.
You will forever hold a special place in our hearts.

GARCIA, Denis:
Dearly loved Pop to Richelle and Jeff Roylance, and Great-Pop to Dylan and Chloe.
You were such a big part of our lives, we will miss you.

GARCIA Denis:
Passed away peacefully on Monday 26th August 2019, aged 87 years. Father and father-in-law of Anthony and Marley. Grandfather of Jason, Shelley, Courtney, David, Lucinda and Georga. Great-grandfather of Lola, Milli, Beau, Oliver and Blake.
Through the good and the bad you were always there.
Sadly missed already
and deeply loved.

GARCIA, Denis:
Loving father and father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather and Pop of John and Chona; Samuel; Wendy, Josh, Jesse and Gemma; Amy, Robert, Angus and Coen; Megan, Marty, Cooper and Eli; Jessamae and Jimmy.
Thanks for always being
there for us Pop.

GARCIA, Denis:
Loved father and father-in-law of Geraldine and Bruce Hamilton. Cherished Pop of Suzanne & Thomas Petch, Rob & Lauren Hamilton. Treasured Great-pop of Max & Essie Hamilton. Respected and loved by us all.
Now at rest with his youngest daughter Denise.

GARCIA, Denis:
Loved and respected Pop and friend to Mark and Megan Baker, and very special Great-Pop to Jayden and Connor.
"A gentleman now at peace".
Thanks for being our special Pop.

GARCIA, Denis:
Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Martin and Denise. Loved Pop of Vincent Garcia and Nicola Bennett, Annaliese and Matthew Ellis, James Garcia and Trinitie Wilson, Andrea Garcia and Saul Simmonds, Kieran Garcia and Ashleigh Casey, Danielle and Luke Stapp. Treasured Great-Pop of Archer and Zachary Ellis, Brayden Garcia and Esmé Simmonds.
You will always hold a special place in our hearts.
R.I.P.

GARCIA, Denis:
Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Annette and Andrew Manuel. Loved Pop of Jeremy and Linda Baker, Mark and Megan Baker. Treasured Great-Pop of Nikayla and Jasmine Baker; Jayden and Connor Baker.
R.I.P.