Kathrena Elizabeth McKENZIE (nee Schmidt)

5th June 1927 - 27th May 2022
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Woodlands Presbyterian Church
3 Alexander Place
Woodlands
Thursday 2 June 2022, 1:30PM
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MCKENZIE, Kathrena Elizabeth (nee Schmidt).
Passed peacefully, aged 94 at Calvary Hospital. Much loved wife of Hugh*. Loved mother, mother-in-law and grandmother of Hugh* and Lyn*, Karl, Nigel and Fraser; John; Marjorie and Mervyn Marshall, Blake, Keith, Karen, and Paula; Allan and Alison, Cherie, Philippa, and Duncan; Eoin and Jayne, Christopher, Andrea, Nicola, and Matthew. Loved Great-Granny of her 15 great-grandchildren. Loved daughter of Milert* and Charlotte*. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Marjorie*, Milert* and Gay*. Loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews.

At home with the Lord


A service to celebrate Kathrena’s life will be held in Woodlands Presbyterian Church, 3 Alexander Place, Woodlands, on Thursday 2 June at 1:30pm, followed by private interment at Woodlands Cemetery. Messages can be sent to 61A Kitchener Street, Gore 9710, or to Kathrena’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream link to the service will be available.

Messages

To dearest friend who showed us love and kindness specially to Joshua.
We will miss u Kathrena
Love always Bernadette and Joshua
Bernie Ridder , Invercargill
Kathrena was such a special lady whom I met through the arthritis club many years ago. She always had a smile on her face and had a very caring nature to many. I will always treasure the memories of Kathrena and the kindness she showed to me and my family.
Averil Mawdsley , Invercargill
My sincerest sympathy to you all at this sad time of having to say goodbye (in the meantime) to a wonderful woman who was an inspiration to everyone ❤️ She will be missed.
my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rona Crosbie
Rona Crosbie , Invercargill
was sad to see this, my love and prayers to you all, i will never ever forget her and all of you, it was such a special time i spent with you all on the farm all those years ago, lots of love xxxx
mavis yeates , christchurch
The last of the Woodlands clan has passed. Kathrena and Hugh were wonderful neighbours to our family. Such a kind lady, gentle and unassuming. No doubt there will be a good reunion in heaven. 😄. Sincerest sympathy to the family. She will be greatly missed but memories will forever be in your heart.
Dianne McFaul (Sadlier), Gorge Road
Always a huge smile and a great encourager. My sympathies to all the family at this sad time.
Roger Wilson, Invercargill
Was sad to read of Kathrena’s passing. Enjoyed knowing her over my years at Southland Enterprises and sincere condolences to John. I’m sorry I cannot be at the service but will watch the live stream.
Ian Beker, Invercargill
Dear John, Marjorie, Allan and Eoin - My very special thoughts are with each one of you, and your families, as you say farewell to ‘Mrs McKenzie’ today. Your deep sadness is felt across the Tasman as one whom I have considered to be my second Mum throughout all my years is laid to rest. Rest Peacefully Mrs McKenzie.
Raewyn Campbell, Brisbane
Our thoughts & prayers are with you all. We would have loved to be with you at this sad time.
Kathrena has been a wonderful friend to us over the years, & she has always made us welcome each time we visited..
God's love & Peace be with you all,
Brian & Joan Mackenzie, Palmerston North
Brian & Joan Mackenzie, Palmerston North
Alan and families Thoughts and Prayers
Kathryn’s a special Lady
Lovely Service God Bless




Avelynn and John Pate, Napier
Having just watched the touching service for dearest Kathrena I would like to send on my heartfelt condolences to her beautiful family. One of my earliest memories goes back to circa early 1948 when she delivered home two very small girls (sister Joyce and I), in the Schmidt family car, to their distraught mother after they'd strayed over the paddocks on an early life adventure. It was so great growing up with her and the McKenzies as our wonderful neighbours. Being able to catchup with her on visits home was always a highlight and now will be sorely missed. Her hearty chuckle and cheeky sense of humour I'll never forget. Can fully understand how she became such a precious Granny to those wonderful grandchildren there today. Love to all,
Jeanette Banks (Campbell), Byron Bay