
Thursday, 4 December 2025
On Saturday, November 29, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, 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 and Beth, and great-grandmother of Mila, Blair and Reign. Many thanks to the staff of Lady Wigram Retirement Village for their compassionate care of Shirley. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Shirley McKenzie, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to the National Heart Foundation would be appreciated and may be made online at heartfoundation.org.nz. The funeral service for Shirley will be held at Westpark, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, tomorrow (Thursday), at 2:00pm, followed by private cremation.
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