26.5.1932 - 29.11.2025
On Saturday, November 29, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, aged 93, surrounded by family. Dearly loved wife of the late Alexander. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of David and Brad, John and Kathleen, and Paul and Hillary. Treasured grandmother of Erin, Andrew, Jordan, Harry, Beth, Julie and Jeremy, and great-grandmother of Mila, Blair and Reign. Loved sister of Marie Chilton, the late Betty Dunlop and the late Ron Pilcher. Many thanks to the staff of Lady Wigram Retirement Village for their compassionate care of Shirley. The funeral service for Shirley was held at Westpark, Burnside, Christchurch, on Thursday, December 4, followed by private cremation. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Shirley McKenzie, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, the family asked for donations to the National Heart Foundation which may be made online at
heartfoundation.org.nz.
Published by Southland Times on Dec. 13, 2025.