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Maree McKENZIE

2026 · Canterbury

Died 16 September 2026Posted 20 September 2026

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, aged 76 years. Dearly loved daughter of the late Anna and Laurie, much loved sister of Colin, Josephine, and Philip. Loved sister-in-law to Virginia, Fiona and the late Don. Cherished aunt of Catriona, Melissa, Elinor, Alan and the late Diane. Great-aunt to Michael, Alex, Bella, Emily and Dakota. A special thanks to the staff at Highfield Lifecare for their love and care and to Sally and Anne for their constant love and companionship. A Requiem Mass for Maree will be held at St Thomas' Church, 12 Mountain View Road Timaru, on Tuesday, September 22, at 11.00am, thereafter an interment at Timaru Cemetery. A Rosary will be held at the church on Monday, September 21, at 5.30pm. All messages to the McKenzie family, c/- PO Box 772, Timaru 7940.

Arranged by Betts Funeral Services

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St Thomas' Church

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