It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, brother and brother in law.
Wilfred passed at the Cowichan District Hospital surrounded by his loving family on April 17, 2016. He was born, Wilfred Angus McKenzie on May 28, 1938 to Allan and Margaret McKenzie in Oba, Ontario.
He met and married Sylvia Swanson in Creston, BC on July 7, 1962 and together they had four children, Gordon Angus, Lorie May (David), William Carl and Margaret Sylvia.
He had nine grandchildren; Stephanie, Lea, Holly and their mother Susan; Mark, Brandon, Riley, Sophia, Emily and their father Jim; Jacqueline and her mother Joanne, as well as two great grandchildren Taylor and Brooklyn.
He is survived by his sisters Joanne and Estelle and brothers Jim, Patrick, Allan and Michael. He is pre-deceased by his mother and father and his sisters Marge and Gerri.
The family would like to thank all the doctors and nurses on Second Floor and ICU at Cowichan District Hospital.
A viewing will be held at H. W. Wallace Cremation and Burial Centre on Sunday, April 24 at 4p.m. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, April 25, 2016 at 1:00 PM at H. W. Wallace Cremation and Burial Centre, 5285 Polkey Road, Duncan, BC. with a reception to follow.
Online condolences may be made at www.hwwallacecbc.com