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Munro MacKENZIE Obituary
"Luceo Non Uro"
1923 - March 6, 2013
With sadness we announce the passing of Munro MacKenzie: Son, Student, Soldier, Husband, Father, Cousin, Pharmacist, Volunteer, Friend, Mentor. Munro was born in New Westminster BC and grew up in Vancouver. He bravely served his country in World War 2 as part of the Canadian Scottish Regiment, coming home to finish his studies in Pharmacy at UBC and marry his sweetheart. He was the well-liked neighbourhood pharmacist until an armed robbery left him seriously injured in the early '80's. Determined to live life to the fullest, he became a volunteer, working for the Vancouver Aquarium, and Meals on Wheels. He was a Patron at Science World, putting in over 12,000 hours as a volunteer, right up until a week before his passing. In 2007, he was honoured with a Community Achievement Award, in Victoria. He was also a very active member of the Vancouver Magic Circle. He leaves behind loving cousins of multiple generations, and many friends. A Celebration of Life will be held on March 25, 2013, 7-9pm, at the Telus World of Science. In lieu of flowers,donations may be made to the Telus World of Science. Survived by loving wife of 63 years, Pamela (His Prairie Rose) Daughter: Kim MacKenzie Orlando, Son: Ronald MacKenzie, Son- in-Law: Donald Orlando. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
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Kay Davies
March 24, 2013
Pam, Ron, Kim & Don—
Munro was not only one of my mother's favourite cousins, he was also one of mine. I enjoyed visiting him (and Uncle Bill, when he was there) at the drug store in the years when I commuted from White Rock to Vancouver.
My most memorable visit to MacKenzie Drugs, however, was in 1968. I saw my parents there as they were taking my youngest brother home after he spent the first month of his life in Vancouver General Hospital: Munro and Rob, two who beat the odds, and shared a special bond.
I also loved to see Munro in his MacKenzie tartan kilt at family gatherings, as did the rest of my family and, I'm sure, the of the clan.
I am very sorry I am unable to be in Vancouver for the celebration of Munro's extraordinary life, but I know my brother Clint will be there to represent the Davies branch of the family.
With much love, and with sincere appreciation for being a small part of a life well lived,
Kay
Jo-Anne King
March 19, 2013
Dear Mrs MacKenzie, Kim,Don,and Family:
Mr.MacKenzie was such an example of how one should live life...TO THE FULLEST. He will be missed but remembered by so many lives that he touched. Love Jo-Anne
March 18, 2013
While I never got a chance to spend a lot of time with Monro, he has left an indelible impression on me. And I'm sure many others...Such a wonderfully engaged soul with a mischievous twinkle in his eye. My sympathies in your loss Tannis
Jack Amo
March 16, 2013
Pamela and Family,
Please accept the deepest condolences of the Canadian Scottish Regimental Association
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