Mckenzie, Rae
Mckenzie, Rae Susan
8 February 1945 – 23 August 2025 (80 years)
Our mighty matriarch, most loyal supporter, fabulously inappropriate and incredibly loved wife, Mum, Nanny, and friend found her peace and reunited with her Mum and siblings Peter, Val, Dot, and Heather.
Loving wife and best mate of Peter for 58 years, loved Mum, Mum-in-law and naughty Nanny of Maria, Ruby and Flynn, Julia, Mark, Hannah and Emma, and Carrie, Jesse Rae and Sasha, and loyal friend to many.
We are so appreciative of the love and care the staff at Wairarapa Village gave to Rae these past 4 years, your kindness, friendship and beautiful hearts have made the world of difference to us.
Mum loved fun, light and laughter and we are going to celebrate her colourful and full life in The Village Chapel, 4-6 High Street Kuripuni on Wednesday 27th of August at 11am.
In lieu of flowers, please feel free to donate to Wellington Free Ambulance wfa.org.nz/donate
Our sincere condolences from all her friends from the Masterton Croquet Club – she was a beautiful, funny lady with a great ability to entertain us at our Closing Days with her game of “Mr Right”
Rae was an awesome teacher great friend and just a beautiful person. She will be sadly missed and remembered by all of her past students. Heartfelt condolences to her family at this sad time xxx
Our deepest sympathy to all the family find memories from Makoura college days teaching with Rae. Had huge respect for her. ADRIAN BULFORD AND Marilyn
Pete, Maria, Julia, Carrie, and families, what a loss and I am so sorry. I cherish many laughs as well as many hard working, productive years with Rae; she managed both so well. I also remember her from when I was at school and even then, she was a formidable figure.
You’ve all been blessed with such love and you’ll carry that on with precious memories.
I can’t be with you tomorrow but my love goes to you all.
We send our love sympathy and prayers to you at this sad time. Blessings Barbara and John Bonifant
Dear Peter, Ju, Maria, Carrie and all the family and grandies.
Rae was such a cool fun mischevious lady, I’m remembering she was soft and kind too. Mind you she could control and quiet a whole school with a loud ‘EEERRR excuse me….’
Today you say farewell to this precious wife/mum/nanny and that’ll be painful for sure. Sending love and praying for peace and laughter to continue on in your fabulous family. Suzanne Su’a