Malcolm was born on June 2, 1929 in Bismarck, North Dakota and was raised in the Saskatchewan farming community, learning to love all aspects of that lifestyle, especially mechanics. He followed his calling into Pastoral Ministry and pastored churches in the Apostolic Church of Pentecost Organization across Western Canada. That long and winding road led to the founding if North Shuswap Christian Fellowship in Scotch Creek on the beautiful Shuswap, where Malcolm and Auriel thrived, serving that community until his retirement in 1998. Malcolm and Auriel then moved to the Mayfair Seniors Residence in Kamloops until his peaceful passing on March 22, 2023. Malcolm’s greatest joy would be to know that all of those lives that he came in contact with would have a personal, living faith in Jesus, his Saviour, whom he served whole heartedly.
Malcolm is survived by his loving wife Auriel MacKenzie, children A.J. (Laura) MacKenzie of Fort Nelson BC, Stewart (Beverly) MacKenzie of Pender Island BC, Muriel (Wayne) Olsen of San Jose Del Cabo Mexico, Sharon MacKenzie of Kamloops BC, and Karmen (Garth) Wale of Kamloops BC, and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is predeceased by his father and mother, sister Margaret, brother Raymond, daughter Pamela Acton, and grandson Geoffrey Leach.
A private family Funeral will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, April 8, 2023 in Kamloops Full Gospel Church. Those wishing to attend virtually via an online link may do so at bit.ly/COL-MM . Following the service, Malcolm will be laid to rest in the North Shuswap Cemetery, Celista BC.
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Sending our deepest condolences on the passing of Malcolm. He was an awesome person that we got to know. So many memories of him which we will always remember….how he led everyone in the Twelve Days of Christmas song up at the hall a lot of years, christmas caroling in Scotch Creek, working around Finz, always helping people out, being a good neighbour up the road from us, going to different functions in the Finz bus and stopping at Tim Hortons both ways. Never forget him driving and Pam being his eyes as the windshield wipers didn’t work well.Also he loved my baking..I remember one time I went to help with their computer and took them down a loaf of bread but had to return home for something and upon my return , both Malcolm and Auriel were laughing. Evidently they both loved the heel of the bread so Malcolm cut a chunk of one end for him and Auriel enjoyed the heel of the bread from the other end.He also liked the date squares I made.
Oh yes many good memories.You are all a great family that stand behind and support each other. Wishing you Auriel and the rest of the family love from us.
May God bless and keep you in your time of sorrow. Pastor MacKenzie was truly a Godly man and it was a pleasure to know him. He spoke at our father’s celebration of life and was a wonderful friend and confidant to our family. His Light will be missed. Sending Love and blessings to the entire MacKenzie family during this time of loss.
Our lives we’re blessed having known Pastor Mackenzie as we respectfully knew him.
As a young lad pastor Mackenzie mentored me personally at his home and took me on ministry trips which had a part in leading me to consider ministry as my commitment for life.
Our sincere condolences to Auriel, family and all near and dear.
Timothy and Sandra Osiowy
Sending our condolences on Mac’s passing. He was a good man with a great sense of humor. My mom and dad truly enjoyed both Malcolm and Auriel’s company out in Scotch Creek.
Heaven will be a bit brighter when he starts telling stories!
The whole Mackenzie family have played such a big part in my childhood and throughout my early teens in Kamloops. My parents Gerald & Mary Rice were friends too and were there to great our dear brother on the other side. I now live outside Kelowna and for a time before I remarried Stewart was my pastor too. I love all of you and my thoughts and prayers are with you all will try to reach out on facebook