Malcolm Stanton McKenzie
It is with heavy hearts our family announces the passing of Malcolm Stanton McKenzie, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to so many, on March 24, 2018 at the age of 73 years.
He will be lovingly remembered by his daughter, Alicia (Lee) Chantal; beloved grandsons Gabriel, Lachlan, and Ronan Chantal; sister Yvonne Patricia McKenzie Cornwall, brothers Tony (Myrtle) McKenzie, and Maurice McKenzie; nieces and nephews Dawn Cornwall, Richard Cornwall, Tracey (Matt) Spencer and family, Debbie (Gary) Knight and family, Rowan (Debbie) McKenzie and family, Stephen McKenzie, Junior (Karyn) McKenzie and family, Nadine Lindsay, Abigail McKenzie, Charlotte (Benyam) Mulugeta and family, and Amelia McKenzie; dear friends Nadine McKenzie, Ronald Best, Hal (Barb) Bowen, Kath (Keith) Thomas, Ramesh (Lael) Bhambhani, Ken (Julie) Arthur, Stan (Gloria) Jordan, Maurice Bowen, and Marilyn Bowen. Malcolm had many other cousins, friends, colleagues, and teammates from the Sportsmen Cricket Club of Edmonton who will miss his quick humour, generosity and compassionate spirit.
Malcolm was predeceased by his parents, Laureston and Beryl McKenzie of St. Michael, Barbados; and grandmother Eleanor Hall and uncle Clifford Hall, of St. James, Barbados.
Originally from St. James, Barbados, Malcolm began his nursing career in England before moving to Canada in 1973. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Alberta in 1983, and his Masters of Science in Administration (Health Services Administration) from Central Michigan University in 1993. Malcolm made immeasurable contributions to psychiatric and rehabilitative health care through his work at Alberta Hospital Ponoka, and Riverview Health Centre in Winnipeg.
Our family would like to thank the staff members who work at and with Lewis Estates Retirement Residence for their care and support.
Celebration of Life
Friday April 6, 2018 2:00 p.m
Trinity Funeral Home Chapel
10530 116 Street Edmonton, AB
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to:
Halvar Jonson Centre for Brain Injury
c/o Kathy Olsen, HJCBI
The Centennial Centre for Mental Health and Brain Injury
Box 1000, Ponoka, AB T4J 1R8
(cheques payable to Red Deer Regional Health Foundation), or
The Neuro Rehab/Stroke Unit
Riverview Health Centre Foundation
One Morley Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3L 2P4
My deepest condolences to the entire family, may his soul continue to rest in eternal peace.
My condolences to family. I have been blessed to have had Malcolm as a colleague and friend for many years. Had an infectious smile and Wit.. Thank you Malcolm
Sincerest condolences to all family members and friends. Malcolm was dearly loved and greatly respected by all who met him, worked with him and were fortunate to call him “friend”.
Winston & Leah Forde,Ponoka.
Hello Nadine and family members. The news of Malcolm’s passing, though surprising does encourage us to reflect on the positive contribution he has made not only in his field if wortk, but also in sports and the wider community. We recall your hispitality at the “Ponoka Stampede” and other social events which fostered an enduring sense of West Indian camaraderie in the frozen Praries!
May his soul rest in peace
Glen and Heather Bowen~~
MY Sympathy and condolences to all family members and friends on the recent loss of your love one Malcolm Mckenzie.Respected ,appreciated,love by those who knew him.May he rest in peace.
Deepest condolences to Nadine, Alicia and the entire McKenzie family from Ken, Julie and the Arthur family.
Awwww so very sorry to hear this. Malcolm was a friend, colleague and mentor. His smile was infectious as was his laughter. He had a tremendous depth of compassion and kindness. You shall be missed Malcolm. Rest easy now. Xox ???☹️
He was truly a wonderful man. He cared for all of his staff and patients. His contributions to healthcare will be experienced for many years to come.
My deepest condolences to the family. He used to come into the bank I worked at all the time, and he was truly one of the most pleasant and cheerful people.
WE count ourselves fortunate to have known Malcolm as a dear friend and colleague over the past thirty five years. We will surely miss him.Sincere condolences to his family.
On behalf of the Jackman family, we send our deepest sympathies and condolences on the Loss of Malcolm. He was a good man and may he rest in peace . God bless
My sincere apologies. I was fortunate to have known Malcolm. He was a great teacher – his greatest gift – his kindness.
Rest in eternal peace Malcolm you were just a humble soul it was nice knowing you
Rest In Peace, my dear uncle. We love you so much. Love your 3 nices, nephew-in-law and great-nieces. Abigail, Amelia, Charlotte, Benyam and baby Luna
I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of Malcolm. Please accept our condolences and may our prayers help comfort you.
With profound sadness, I learned of Malcolm’s passing. Malcolm and I worked together at Riverview for several years. For me, he epitomized thoughtfulness, kindness, generosity of spirit, calm, joy, respect, patience, fun, and so very much more. He was beloved by his staff, his colleagues and his patients and their families. His absence from this world is a great loss to us all. Malcolm made every day brighter…. Sincere condolences to his family at this difficult time….
To Nadine,Alicia and all of the McKenzie family we send deep condolences on the passing of Malcolm.Please know that you are in our thoughts & prayers at this sad time.He was much appreciated and esteemed by all who knew him: for his humility,kindness,quick wit, teaching ability and professionalism.May he now rest in Eternal Peace.
Our deepest condolences
Goes out to you Nadine,
Alicia and all of the McKenzie Family.
It was my greatest pleasure knowing and working with Malcolm.
Oh what great times we had playing cricket together. Will always remember and cherish those wonderful memories. Those infectious smiles, and sense of humour will never be forgotten.
May God be with you all in
Your time of need.
May you RIP Malcolm.
Haskell & Jean.
We extend our deepest condolences and sympathy to the entire McKenzie family with especial thoughts to Alicia and children and Nadine. Malcolm was a dear friend and nursing colleague of ours. He was also a mentor and confidante. We spent many fruitful and productive years studying and practicing nursing and also playing cricket. Our daughter Dale and son Hamish will miss uncle “Malcolm”.
May God give you the strength to endure the grief and sorrow you are experiencing at this period of your great loss. May he rest in peace.
Condolences from Keith and Delores Taylor.
We extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to Nadine, Alicia and the entire McKenzie family. Malcolm was a special friend, mentor and confidante. We spent quality times in nursing and social activities. I will miss his infectious smile and laughter.He was a devoted and great nurse. He embodied all the qualities of a caring and loving person. He was a good listener.
May he rest in peace!
Kath Taylor Thomas and family.
I heard earlier today of Malcolm’s passing. Please allow me to convey my sincerest condolences to his family, friends and fellow colleagues. I had the pleasure of meeting and working alongside Malcolm on Riverview Health Centre’s management team. A wonderful, gentle man who ‘set the bar high’ in so many ways and yet with a humility (and wonderfully mischievious sense of humour) that always put others before himself; a true servant to those fortunate enough to have known him. Malcolm…I’m so sorry we didn’t have that coffee meeting after we both retired…someday!
Our deepest sympathy to the McKenzie family and in particular Alicia, Lee and the children and Nadine. We are so sorry for your loss and you will be in our thoughts and prayers. We hope that your many happy memories of Malcolm will bring you comfort in the days ahead.
With love, Carol, Gerald & Connor Haakenson
My condolences to Malcolm’s family; friends and colleagues. He was such a gentle soul. My first job in healthcare was with Malcolm in Ponoka. 40 years later I still work in healthcare. His leadership ,kindness & caring touched so many. I enjoyed his great sense of humour; mischievous nature and most of all his guidance. I was blessed to meet and know Malcolm. Rest In Peace my friend.