Am so saddened to hear that Denise has passed away. I will miss u and our little chats at SX. I send my deepest sympathy to Denise's family 💕

What an absolute travesty for such a caring and loving mother & nanna. We first crossed paths in 2012 and this photo was produced especially for you after our first Festival of Lights in New Plymouth. @Esin-ED Kismet 2012. Rest-In-Peace Denise +)))

Ohhhh why hello there beautiful, what a georgeous photo of you 😍. so i am a firm believer time dosent messure a thing in this life, It is chaos, because if it made any scense you would still be here with us cause wow were you tuff! you were sooo strong my darling you truley were 💪😔. I am blessed to have been privileged with sharing some of the time you had in your hour glass for this planet because a grain of sand is so very pricless to me. I am so glad I managed to make you smile 😁. sorry I was always asking about food 😜. It was so humbling for me that you let me help you when you were uncomfortable and to help get you back off to sleep when I had woke you 🙄. keeping you comfortable with our damp cloths, silly nurses they aint got nothing on meI do it for the love, and something about your strength pulled me in so thank you for sharing some of the last of your strength to help me get thro my battles to come. Im so sorry we let you down. 🤬 I hate cancer but as soon as I can walk aftr surgery I promise I will do a walk and raise some money for the both of us and out it towards hospice and helping cats xxxx Travel safe sweet heart ❤️ You will always remain strength in me.

Hi my name is Leanne l was Denise caregiver when she had her foot in cast Denise was always had a great smile and she will be missed by all l was only there for a couple of weeks but Denise always happy go lucky person R.I.P Denise

Dear Denise, I am so thankful that i had such a wonderful friend in you. We were pen pals for many years and it was always my dream to meet you in person. I want to thank you for being such a beautiful person and educating me on the culture of New Zealand. i am sorry that your life was cut short. May you rest in peace. Your American friend, Lisa

i first met denise when she rented my flat we lived upstairs and she was down stairs she was working at the motel then and she got me a job there such a bubbly personality and so very friendly to everyone she will be very much missed by her family and friends especially her grandson who she has raised from a baby

Dear Denise, you were a beautiful lady & a much loved member of our family for some 49yrs.. you will live on forever in our hearts.. sending lotza luv n hugs to Brenda, Fiona, your Mum, & your beautiful kids at this very sad time.. RIP Denise.. Fly High Sweet Lady.. Karen (nee Jensen), Mike, Carol, Dhani, Pandorah & Aliviyah Wishnowsky xx00xx

oh my Denise , I am so deeply sadened & shocked you have gone 💔 I saw you only 6 weeks ago at Southern Cross working away like the legend you are ! Thank you for being so special for our family at such a difficult time. Denise worked for Bill & I at Carringtom Motel as our receptionists & Mrs Doutfire! you were in our house/office so close to our personal lives & tiny children , you were so kind & loveliest person, you were like a Nanny to our baby & toddler. We want to thank you for being our guardian Angel at that time 🙌 you ment more than you know 🙏 peace Love & Gratitude Chere Bill Grace and Solomon ❤❤❤❤

You were my first love and the mother of a most beautiful daughter. We went our separate ways but always crossed paths. I will always remember you as the most loving and caring friend. A monarch butterfly has visited me 2 x days in a row in Napier. totally out of season. I know this is you, beautiful, graceful and ever so pretty. Rest in peace my butterfly. Till we meet again.

I was very sorry to here of Denise's passing. We knew each other for several years through our work. It wasnt till later we found out that we were related through mutual great grandparents, although we havent seen each other for a while we kept in touch and I will miss our chats. You will remain in my heart and my thoughts are with all her family.

Denise has been steadfast loyal member and friend of Kin raising Kin and GRG .We will sadly miss her wise words and baking .Hope ya got ya big girl panties on darlin . gonna miss you terrible . lots love Di and Fiona.

You were the most self-less person I have ever known. Your family meant the world to you. It was such a priviledge to meet your family and grand-children who are a true testament to how you have brought them up. I miss you, and will never forget you, my dear friend. xxx

Miss you so much !! the last few weeks have been so hard, but looking after you and being there for your family has been a honour for me.. im so thankful i could be there every day to help, even got to have a sleep over on the last night !! it was an absoulute privalige to be there while you took your last breath denise .. you will always be in my heart .. love you my friend xx