CATHERINE MCKENZIE

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CATHERINE (ELAINE) MCKENZIE Peacefully, after a courageous battle with cancer, it is with deep regret that we announce the death of Catherine Elaine McKenzie on Friday, February 20, 2015, at the Grace Hospital at the age of 71 years. She is survived by her husband Donald McKenzie; sons Russell (Kimberly) and Ian; grandchildren Katelyn, Taylor and Ryan McKenzie; as well as by sister Donna Miller (Ken). Elaine was born in Oxbow, Saskatchewan, on June 2, 1943, to Janet and Russell Hodgson. She accepted Jesus as her Saviour on July 19, 1960. She moved to Winnipeg after High School and attended Angus Business College. Elaine married Donald McKenzie in 1974 and celebrated their 40th Wedding Anniversary last August at the Revolving Restaurant. Elaine was involved with the Parkview Gospel Hall, previously West End Gospel Hall, for over 50 years. She was very proud of her two sons and, as most people know, she had a special bond with Ian. Elaine enjoyed entertaining, caring for others and spending time with her family. Over the last few years she has enjoyed going on cruises with her sister, brother-in-law, husband Don and son Ian. Elaine and Don, with their son Ian, also spent many hours touring all over Canada and the United States by automobile. Gathering as a family was very important to Elaine and she made sure that holidays included her immediate and extended families. One of her greatest joys was spending time with her three grandchildren. She always made sure she had fresh jelly beans for whenever they were over. She was very close to her sister Donna and they spent countless hours on the phone enjoying each other's company and sharing inside jokes. She had such a great sense of humour and was always able to find the joy in life. Elaine always found the good in people and always had time to share fellowship over a cup of tea. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. in the Parkview Street Gospel Hall, 234 Parkview Street, Winnipeg, MB. Interment will take place in the Carberry Plains Cemetery, Carberry, MB. A special thank you to Dr. Pat Harris and to the Grace General Hospital staff for their care and compassion. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Grace Hospital Foundation. Wojcik's Funeral Chapels & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, Canada, 204-897-4665, is in care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 25, 2015