Morell William (Old Poppy) McKenzie

2nd July 1928 - 19th February 2024
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Sacred Heart Catholic Church
North Road
Invercargill
Friday 23 February 2024, 11:00AM

McKenzie, Morell William (Old Poppy):

Peacefully, surrounded by his family in the loving care of Calvary on Monday, February 19, 2024. Aged 95 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Eileen. Loved father and father-in-law of Bede and Paula, Paul and Joyce, John and Liz, Mark and Julie, Jane and Heather, James and Jacqui, Donna and Paul McRae. A loved and respected Pop and Old Pop. Is fondly remembered by the Grace, Hutton, Forde, Lavelle, Stone, and Gullick families and a special Dad of Kathy Rath (South Africa).  Requiem Mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, North Road, Invercargill on Friday February 23 at 11.00am. Interment at the Eastern Cemetery to follow. Rosary will be held at Calvary on Thursday, February 22 at 6.30pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Southland Charity Hospital would be appreciated. Messages to McKenzie Family, 2766 Otautau Tuatapere Road, RD 1 Tuatapere 9691

Messages

In the time I got to know pop, he was definitely a great man who left a lasting impression on me.
He will definitely be sorely missed by our family.
Harley, Auckland
Rest in peace Mr McKenzie. May the angels come to meet you and present you to God, the Most High.
Sincere condolences to the family at this time.
Tony Hassan, Awanui 0486
Rest in peace Mr McKenzie. May the angels come to meet you and present you to God, the Most High.
Sincere condolences to the family at this time.
Tony Hassan, Awanui 0486
Our deepest sympathy to you all. Your dad lived to a wonderful age, a special man who now leaves you all with cherished memories. Be comforted that he is now reunited with his loved one, Eileen.
Judith and John Wilson, Invercargill
So sorry to hear ofypur Dad’s passing. A much respected man in our family.
Brent Caldwelk, Dunedin
Morell

I spent many enjoyable years as a workmate of Morrell's during his time at Macalister Todd Phillips Lawyers in Queenstown . Morell had an excellent reputation as a highly experienced and respected Legal Executive who had many loyal clients and who patiently tutored many young solicitors and fellow workers. I can truly say he was a very tolerant teacher , mentor and a loyal and trusted employee and workmate

I extend my deepest sympathy and best wishes to Morrells family .

Graeme Todd, Queenstown
Our very deepest sympathy to all the family ! You will have some very special memories of your dad and Poppy ‘
Lynda and Wayne Pierce

Lynda Wayne Pierce Arrowtown , Arrowtown
During the Covid lockdown in March 2020 my husband Andrew and I began a daily hour of prayer with Morell that continued until he went into care at Calvary, Our prayerful journey formed an endearing and everlasting friendship, until we meet in heaven dear soul, you will be in our hearts and prayers.
Eternal Rest grant unto Morell Lord let your perpetual light shine upon him and through the mercy of God may he rest in Peace, may the angels come to meet you and present you to God the most high 🙏🏼
Sharon Clair, Hastings
Rest easy Morell, I hope you continue to enjoy a whiskey or two with the angels. Much Love.
Connor O’Brien, Christchurch
Morell McKenzie, my NZ Dad, my other Dad, how sad to receive the news that you'd quietly and peacefully left this earth… you've added more twinkle to the gorgeous starry nights.
Thank you for your love and spoiling over the last 41 years and for your constant communication. It was a privilege to be loved by you and your beloved Eileen, it was so easy to love you both in return. The way in which you freely welcomed me into your arms and into your family - that tenderness will always be felt and will never be forgotten.
May I use this platform to also thank you, my NZ sibs, for your love and generosity over the years, you are all amazing, I feel your love.
Morell, I pray that you may finally be with our Lord and reunited with Eileen and may you enjoy your catch ups with our precious Jude and too may you finally get to meet my Ma, my Dad and my Jack.
Rest easy Special Person, you will be remembered with deep fondness and the tons of happy, laughing and teasing memories I will continue to treasure, they will sustain me.
I will miss you forever.
May you rest in deep peace Precious Heart.
Love from your African daughter, Kathy. xx
Kathy Rath, Port Elizabeth, South Africa