Malcolm David MacKENZIE (MNZM)

10th December 1935 - 14th January 2025
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MacKENZIE, Malcolm David (MNZM)

Of Winton (East Limehills). Passed peacefully at Rowena Jackson on 14th January 2025, aged 89. Loved husband of Margaret; father and father-in-law of Linn and Steve, Rose and Piotr, and Alastair and Joannie. Loved grandfather of Phil and Katie, Kate and Renata, Matt and Laura, Ellie, Bronte and James, Elby, Luka and Noemi, Anika, Lenny, and Robbie. Great grandfather of Archer. Brother of Sheila Armstrong and Gordon MacKenzie (dec). Brother-in-law of Ken (dec) and Glenda (dec) Welsh. An intimate family remembrance will be held at a future date. We wish to thank the staff at Rowena Jackson. No flowers by request. Messages can be sent to 89 Albert Street, Winton 9720 or to Malcolm's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

Messages

A true gentleman with an inspiring love and respect for the natural world. It was always a pleasure to see him.
Richard Lobb, Invercargill
Thinking of you all at this sad time, remember Malcolm with fond memories at Otapiri dances
Jude Macgregor (Hammond), Gore
Sincere condolences, a scholar and a gentleman, rest in Peace
Anne Elizabeth McCRACKEN, Invercargill
Margaret and family, Deepest sympathy to all. God Bless. Mavis Sellars
Mavis Sellars, Winton
Margaret and family our Deepest condolences to you all. Blessings and prayers from the Cathcart family 🙏💕
Lorraine Cathcart , Invercargill
To Margaret and family
So sorry to read of Malcolm’s passing.
Please accept my Sincere Sympathy.
Love
Lilian McKenzie
Lilian McKenzie, Winton
To Margaret ,Alistair and family-please accept our sincere deepest sympathies on the passing of Malcolm. A true gentleman a lovely neighbour and man of nature . Condolences to you all.
Philippa and Neil Earland and Family , Winton/Riverton
Condolences to Linn and Steve, and whanau. Malcolm was passionate about conservation management and it was a pleasure to work with him and the committees he was involved with at DOC.
May he Rest on Peace.
Di Williams , Invercargill
Our deepest condolences to family and friends of a simply amazing man. He will be missed dearly and his knowledge and kind nature will be remembered.
Brett Frew and family, Otapiri
My deepest sympathy to all Malcolm’s family. Such a passionate community minded man who cared very much about nature and the environment. His legacy will live on in the Otapiri district and Southland area. It was a privilege to have spent time in his company.
Marie Frew, Otapiri Gorge
My Condolences to you Mrs Mackenzie and family
CRAIG MCCORKINDALE, Queenstown
My love and sympathy Margaret and family. Malcolm achieved so much and was a lovely man.
May Evans, Invercargill
Precious memories to hold Dear forever. RIP Malcolm. Much Aroha to all the family from Leanda, Tane and Whanau xo
Leanda Davis, Invercargill
Malcolm was more than just family and a friend; he was a constant source of warmth, wisdom, and kindness, and his generosity knew no bounds. Though we will deeply miss him, we will forever cherish the memories and the mark he left on our hearts. Rest in peace, Malcolm—you will always be remembered with love.
Jamie (Jim) Taryn, Daye and Eli, Sydney
It was an absolute privilege to have known Malcolm. I only spent a few months in NZ staying with him and Margaret at Heatherlea but they were so welcoming and felt like family when I was so far from home. The more I got to know Malcolm the more I realised what an amazing person he was. He made a huge impact on recycling and conservation in Southland and all those lucky enough to cross paths with him.
Much love to Margaret and all Malcolm’s family.
Sarah Lewis, Edinburgh
Although we were only in NZ for ten months, meeting Malcolm was a true highlight. He was the best of gentlemen, a really inspiring individual and a really lovely, and cheeky, person. We really appreciated your popping into see us in Edinburgh when you were on your tour. Take care Margaret.
James Lewis, Edinburgh
Deepest condolences.
Ruth and Blake Soper, Riverton
To Margaret and family. I was honoured to have several chats with Malcolm over the past few months. His love for the environment was always a topic of conversation. Stories of his childhood and adventures of his youth were shared too. These obviously led to his ability to persevere with the things he loved in later life. We are all better off from the work he has done for us. We have lost a great soul who really understood the value of nature. That is nature is vitally important for its own sake and not for what we can get out of it. Farewell my friend.
Maurice Rodway, Invercargill
Thinking of you at this time
Dorothy Dyer , Winton
Very much in my thoughts, Margaret and family. It has been the greatest privilege to share company with you both over the past couple of years. The stories, manaakitaka, and humble wisdom will always be held close to my heart. With you at his side, Margaret, Malcolm’s deep care and actions for the wellbeing of the birds, environment, community and people – past, present, and future – have left us all so much better off.

Miss you dearly Marakama, but your memory will always live on in the sweet sounds of the birds. Thank you friend.

Much aroha and thoughts to you all. Libby, Adam and Lottie.
Libby Frampton, Otapiri
Arohanui to all of Malcolm's family and deep sympathy for your loss. I had the privilege of meeting Malcolm through work and then becoming his friend about 10 years ago. I always loved our chats and the friendly welcome I got at Heatherlea (and later Winton) and learned so much about Southland history (human and natural), gardening and farming from both Malcolm and Margaret. Malcolm's generosity of spirit to teach me things like grafting apples, or discussing interesting observations about the world always left me the richer. Malcolm, ka mihi ahau ki a koe e hoa! Your humour, curiosity, kindness and skills flow through others who you taught and influenced and you have made a very positive contribution to the world. Thank you.
Jesse Bythell, Wairio