It is with great sadness we announce the passing of June MacKenzie. She now walks with our Lord at 75 years of age.
June was predeceased by her parents Joseph Liska and Mary Liska (Romano), sisters Margaret Weibe and Georgina Listenchuck, nephew Michael Listenchuck and brother-in-law Murray Jones. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years Don MacKenzie, son Joe Mackenzie (DeAnne) of Powell River, daughter Lenore Marko (Jesse) of Port Alberni, grandchildren Olivia Marko (Chad), Ilonia Berg and Jarodin Berg, and great-grandson Norman Brettermayer. June is also survived by her sister-in-law Marrilyn Jones and family of Nanaimo and Victoria and brother Larry Liska and family of Winnipeg.
June was born in Fort William, Ontario, on June 10, 1942, and raised in Port Arthur, Ontario. She met Don at a dance. They were later married in Thunder Bay on February 24, 1962. After welcoming their two children in Thunder Bay, they moved to Powell River in 1970 to enjoy better weather and job opportunities.
June had an affinity for entertaining, hosting card parties and darts (in a dart league) and loved bingo. She also had a knack for art, which led to crafting. She and Don spent countless hours creating, making and selling their wares at the local farmers’ market. They also enjoyed travelling.
June will be greatly missed and fondly remembered.
A service will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, August 19, at Church of the Assumption; a tea will follow.
If friends and family so desire, a donation can be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada in lieu of flowers.