With heavy hearts our family says goodbye to Kathy. Kathy was born December 25, 1952, in Duncan BC.
A Christmas gift to her parents, Robert and Doris MacKenzie. She grew up in Tofino, BC, where she enjoyed curling and scuba diving. After moving to Victoria, she worked at the Queens Printers for 35 years.
Curling became a lifelong passion. She was very involved with the Victoria Curling Club and Curl BC. She served as a Chief Umpire at Provincial and National Curling events and organized many bonspiels. Kathy travelled to Scotland and the USA representing Canada.
Kathy loved children and treated her nieces and nephews with great affection. She enjoyed quilting and many friends and relatives were lucky to be gifted with one of her quilts. Kathy also enjoyed travelling and made trips to Scotland, Palm Springs and across Canada connecting with family and friends. In particular, she enjoyed her cruises with Adventure Canada which took her to small ports where she could be immersed in the history and culture.
Kathy is survived by her brother Don (Heather) their sons Aaron (Charlotte) and Ryan (Samantha) and sister Marianne (Bruno) and their children Allison (Carl), Nadine (Harry), Darcy (Tiffany) and Michelle (Dan) and their families, as well as her many cousins and friends.
She was predeceased by her brother Roddy, her parents Bob and Doris, and her sister Bonnie.
A Celebration of Life will be held in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, B.C., on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 2:00pm.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Lyle Sieg
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Jessica McWilliams My sincere condolences to Kathy’s family and friends. I had the opportunity to work with Kathy during the CurlBC Mixed Doubles Playdowns held at the Hope Curling Club in early March 2020, when she served as Chief Umpire. Despite challenging circumstances—including a storm-related power outage—Kathy was calm, reasonable, and professional in working through the situation. Her love of curling and fair approach to the game were evident. She will be remembered with respect by those who had the chance to work alongside her.
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Mandy Yardley I had the good fortune of meeting Kathy when my daughter qualified for Provincials, many years ago. At the time, she struck me as a very outspoken, fun loving human, and this was later confirmed when we all had to have a turn at the Karaoke machine that evening! I met her many times afterward, both at other curling events and most recently at the Victoria Curling Club.
She was a true testament to volunteering and an asset to the curling world.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences, she will be greatly missed.
~ Mandy Yardley
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Cam I knew Kathy from the curling club, where she was a stalwart official and volunteer. She always took the time to understand all perspectives and explain the tough decisions — a kind but firm approach. She will be missed around the club and around the province.
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Corinne Maxwell (Arnet) I was shocked to read of Kathy’s recent passing. Having grown up in Tofino also, I spent much time with the MacKenzie family over the years, our parents being lifelong friends. Please accept my sincere condolences. Rest in peace Kathy.
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Leslie Shearer I am very saddened to hear this news. Kathy was such a friendly, outgoing person who always made me welcome at any curling event Rest in peace Kathy
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Patti Caldwell Kathy leaves an enduring legacy and will be missed. I was lucky to serve on the BC Ladies Curling Association board and officiated with her at many events. She had a wicked sense of humor and infectious laugh. The curling community is in mourning!
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Neil Campbell Kathy and I became friends during my time serving on the Board of the Victoria Curling Club, and later during my tenure on the Board of Directors of Curl BC. She made a great contribution to the sport of curling, and was a passionate supporter of her home club. I had the pleasure of curling with her and my family in a Soo Long Bonspiel at VCC, and that will always be a good memory. Kathy will be missed.
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Kim Springer Kathy was a great friend for years. We curled together, we officiated curling, we made jam and we baked Christmas goodies together for years. Rest in peace my friend.
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Maureen Miller I met Kathy many years ago in curling circles. I had the pleasure of going to Scotland with her in 2010 on the Women’s Friendship Tour for curling. She had a quick wit and and I have many fond memories of our adventures. My condolences to her family and friends.
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Grace MacInnes Very saddened to hear of this news. Kathy was very passionate about curling and kept in line out on the ice for many years. She will be missed.
Condolences to her family.
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Terry Vandale I knew Kathleen for many years through the curling world. She was always great to work with on the board and off a great ambassador for curling and officiating in our province. My condolences go out to family and friends. Take care Kathleen rest in peace, my friend.
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Joanne Tuchscherer Thinking of you all at this sad time. Hugs
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Marie Morton Randy and I are very saddened to hear about Kathy’s passing. Kathy played an important role in my early years when we shared an apartment and when we worked together at the Queen’s Printer. Her guidance and friendship meant a great deal.
Kathy was a kind, generous person and a wonderful mentor during an important time in my life. I will always remember that she was also there to celebrate with us at our wedding, which says a lot about the friendship we shared.
Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Very sad to hear the news of Kathy’s passing. Our paths crossed with curling and she was wonderful official for so many competitive BC Curling events over the years. She always had time to say hello and chat about the sport we love and other topics of the day.
Please accept my condolences and my wife Pam and my thoughts are with you at this time.