Obituary for Petur Kenneth Mackenzie
Petur Kenneth Mackenzie
October 6, 1941 – March 3, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Petur Mackenzie announce his passing on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021.
Petur was born and raised in Winnipeg, MB, graduating from Kelvin High School, and going on to attend the University of Manitoba for his Bachelor of Arts. He worked for the City of Winnipeg for many years and began enjoying retirement in 1997.
“Doych”, Petur’s long-lasting high school nickname, was a one of a kind guy, fiercely set in his ways and living life the way he wanted to live it. Though stoic and gruff in his way, Petur had a fierce love and loyalty towards his family and friends. He valued his Icelandic heritage, and had a great passion for hunting and fishing. He loved watching sports, never missing a Jets game since their return to Winnipeg, and espousing his opinion loudly on exactly how the team could improve and play better. Over the last 15 years, he chose to live his life at his cabin at Flanders Lake, joining the local snowmobile club, the Nopiming Sno-mads, enjoying visits and card-games at his friends, and joining in and winning more than his fair share of silent auction prizes every year at Flanders Fun Days and the annual Nopiming Lodge Pig Roast.
Petur is survived by his daughter Eryn, daughter-in-law Pat, grandchildren Alysha and Alex, great grandchildren Taylor, Jillian, Sophia and Jace, as well as his siblings Mike, Douglas and Glenys. He is also survived by his fur buddy, Gunner and chosen brother/childhood friend Glenn Greenberg.
Petur was predeceased by his parents Lillja and Kenneth and his beloved son Shane, whose passing hit him particularly hard.
According to Petur’s wishes there will be no formal service, and his friends and family will celebrate his life this summer in the place he loved, Flanders Lake.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Nopiming Sno-mads Box 10000, Lac du Bonnet, MB R0E 1A0 www.nopimingsnomads.com
“Have a cold one, Doych!”
October 6, 1941 – March 3, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Petur Mackenzie announce his passing on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021.
Petur was born and raised in Winnipeg, MB, graduating from Kelvin High School, and going on to attend the University of Manitoba for his Bachelor of Arts. He worked for the City of Winnipeg for many years and began enjoying retirement in 1997.
“Doych”, Petur’s long-lasting high school nickname, was a one of a kind guy, fiercely set in his ways and living life the way he wanted to live it. Though stoic and gruff in his way, Petur had a fierce love and loyalty towards his family and friends. He valued his Icelandic heritage, and had a great passion for hunting and fishing. He loved watching sports, never missing a Jets game since their return to Winnipeg, and espousing his opinion loudly on exactly how the team could improve and play better. Over the last 15 years, he chose to live his life at his cabin at Flanders Lake, joining the local snowmobile club, the Nopiming Sno-mads, enjoying visits and card-games at his friends, and joining in and winning more than his fair share of silent auction prizes every year at Flanders Fun Days and the annual Nopiming Lodge Pig Roast.
Petur is survived by his daughter Eryn, daughter-in-law Pat, grandchildren Alysha and Alex, great grandchildren Taylor, Jillian, Sophia and Jace, as well as his siblings Mike, Douglas and Glenys. He is also survived by his fur buddy, Gunner and chosen brother/childhood friend Glenn Greenberg.
Petur was predeceased by his parents Lillja and Kenneth and his beloved son Shane, whose passing hit him particularly hard.
According to Petur’s wishes there will be no formal service, and his friends and family will celebrate his life this summer in the place he loved, Flanders Lake.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Nopiming Sno-mads Box 10000, Lac du Bonnet, MB R0E 1A0 www.nopimingsnomads.com
“Have a cold one, Doych!”