It is with sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Alexander Joseph MacKenzie "Alex" at home on the 10th of December 2019, at the age of 72. He was born in Inverness on June 20th 1947. He was a son of the late Johnny & Catherine (MacDonald) MacKenzie. Alex loved to play bingo, and his pride and joy besides his family is to feed the birds. He also had a passion for the Inverness Raceway and the horses. He also prided in the way he taught all of his family members to stack and put away the winter wood. Alex had a story to tell to everyone he met and will be missed to all who came to know him. He is survived by his wife, Patsy MacKenzie; for the last 50 years, along with their daughters, Patricia, Halifax; Alison, Inverness; grandchildren, Kale, Kelsey, Shalyssa, Lexie, Melanie,Hunter, Ava, and Colbin; great- grandchildren, Reign, Lyla, Grayson, Jaxson, and CJ. He is also survived by his sisters, Mary and Theresa; brothers, Hugie, and John Alex. several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Charlie, Donnie, AJ, Neil; sisters, Jessie Ann, Margaret, an Infant son, Steven Alexander. Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 4th in Stella Maris Church, Inverness from 10-10:45 a.m. with Funeral Mass to follow at 11:00 a.m., Father Dan MacDonald officiating. Burial to follow at a later date. Memorial Donations in Alex's memory may be made to Inverness Raceway.
Online condolences may be made to: www.invernessfuneralhome.com.
Forever in our hearts.
"Hicka chetti"