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McKenzie ROWLANDS Obituary

It is with broken hearts that we share the passing of our beloved McKenzie, who, at just 17 years old, concluded her brave and inspirational journey with cancer on 29 May 2025. Surrounded by the unending love of her biggest cheerleaders - her devoted mum Claire and loving dad Brendan, she passed away peacefully, wrapped in the arms of those who adored her most. Cherished sister and best friend to her training buddy Jackson, and her short time companion of her puppy Billy. Special sister of Scott and Jody, and aunty of Amelia. Adored by her family she loved and friends who made her world an amazing place, McKenzie was a light in every life she touched. Her courage, strength, and radiant spirit inspired all who walked alongside her. Her legacy of hope, determination, and resilience will continue to shine brightly in the hearts of all who knew her. If you would like to make a donation to one of the organisations that provide such vital support for families during these times they can be made online to either: Mellowpuff Charitable Trust www.mellowpufftrust.co.nz or Gabby's Starlit HOPE www.gabbysstarlithope.co.nz/donate It is important to note that McKenzie's instructions are everyone needs to wear bright colours, NO black. We will be celebrating her shining light at La Mer Lounge, Rogan Street, New Plymouth, on Monday, 9 June 2025. Like every great event she entered, her time to shine will commence at 11.30am. At the wishes of McKenzie, she will then be laid to rest in the arms of her Poppa at Awanui Cemetery. For those unable to join us in person, livestream will be available by following the link: https://vimeo.com/event/5170629

Forever young,
Forever loved.

a simple cremation
& burials
Ph 0800 236 236
Published by Taranaki Daily News from Jun. 4 to Jun. 7, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for McKenzie ROWLANDS

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Shells

June 13, 2025

Sincere Condolences Brendon to you and your family

Marie and Kevin Benge (VTNZ)

June 11, 2025

Our sincere condolences for your loss. Thought are with you all

Urban and Leanne

June 10, 2025

We are so sorry for the loss of your incredible girl McKenzie. Thank you for allowing us all to join together and celebrate her yesterday. Our thoughts and love are with you xx

Rachel & Steve Vincent

June 10, 2025

We are so sad for you all on the heartbreaking loss of your precious girl Mack.
Thinking of you all x

Rebecca Smith

June 10, 2025

Sending my sincere condolences. May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of McKenzie. I will miss seeing her in the summer when she would pop over to get some strawberries. I will forever hold the memories of when I looked after her and Jackson.

Teresa Parker

June 9, 2025

Heartbroken for you Claire just so sad. McKenzie was such a lovely girl. Thinking of you all today. The Parkers x

Carol Fearne

June 9, 2025

To Claire Brendon and Family
My sincere condolences at the passing of your beloved McKenzie. May the many
memories be forever in your hearts xx
Carol

Sandra Mangin

June 9, 2025

Claire & Brendon & family, So sorry to hear of your sad loss of your beautiful daughter, my thoughts are with you.

Paul Johnson

June 9, 2025

What an awesome tribute to a young life taken way too soon. Sorry I didn´t make it, but grateful for the livestream. You all are amazing. I can´t imagine the pain and heartbreak you´ve endured, all I can say is that life isn´t always fair. Thinking of you all. From Te Wera Paul, Raelene and family

Gary, Tina, Poppy, Zak & Ruby Johnson

June 9, 2025

McKenzie so brave and such an inspiration and a real champion,
heart felt thoughts to you all at this sad time. We were coming to the service with Mum & Dad but we couldn't get a park, but we were able to watch on live stream. Such a lovely service

Warren Herlihy

June 9, 2025

Thinking of you today

Grace and Robert Wyatt (Julia's parents)

June 9, 2025

May her strength and light uplift and hold you now. Our hearts are sore for family and friends. Moe mai ra McKenzie.

Trevor foote

June 8, 2025

Thinking of you all at this difficult time..Love the Foote family xx

Bronwyn Jenkins

June 8, 2025

A lovely tribute to your McKenzie this morning. Sincere Sympathy. Bronwyn Jenkins

Debbie & Graeme McKinlay

June 8, 2025

To Brendan and Family, Our deepest sympathy and heartfelt thoughts are with you all at this very sad time.

Marlene Excell

June 7, 2025

Brendan Claire and Jackson our deepest sympathy to you.
From Aunty Marlene and Allan, Melbourne

Diane & Graeme Johnson

June 7, 2025

To Claire , Brendan and Jackson, our deepest sympathy and love to you all, we didn´t really know McKenzie but watched her compete at championships, she was a fierce competitor and was looked up to by her piers. You have lost a beautiful daughter but her
memory will always be with you.
Diane & Graeme

Sarah Dombroski

June 6, 2025

Our deepest condolences to you Claire, Brendan and Jackson. We are thinking of you all and send love and strength your way as you navigate the loss of your darling girl.
Sarah, Paul Ben & Sam xxxx

Kathleen Smith

June 6, 2025

Dear Claire Brendon and jackson
So sorry to hear about McKenzie´s passing
Thinking of you all at this very sad time
Regards Kathleen and Steve Smith

Sandra

June 5, 2025

My heart breaks of the loss of a beautiful daughter to Claire and B and sister to Jackson. May you remember and cherish the beautiful memories through your journey of grief. Sandra

The Cleaver Family

June 5, 2025

Our deepest condolences to Brendon, Claire and Jackson.
We have such fond memories of Claire screaming "Go Mack" at every poolside event while Mack was cleaning up her races.
Such an incredibly strong minded, resilient and caring young lady. A real shining star who always stood out.

NZ Vanlines

June 5, 2025

From all the staff at NZ Vanlines in NPL, we send our deepest sympathy to you Brendan and your family on the loss of your precious daughter

The Osborne Family

June 5, 2025

Brendan, Claire and Jackson,
During this time of grief, may you find solace in the love and memories you shared with Mckenzie. Her spirit lives on in the lives she touched.

Lynne

June 5, 2025

To Brendan, Claire & Jackson, Deepest sympathy to you all on your very sad loss of McKenzie. Hold on tight to the many happy memories & special times you had together.
Lorraine Rowe, Raewyn Stockman & Lynne & John Graham.

Alysha

June 5, 2025

I miss you my beautiful girl. It´s been so strange not getting ur silly snaps every minute of the day. I hope heaven is treating you well I´m always thinking of you everyday. As hard as it is It gives me some comfort you are not in any pain or discomfort anymore. I promise to get that teaching job not just for me but for you aswell. I am so privileged to have been able to call you my best friend I love so much. untill we meet again sweet girl. Thinking of you all Claire, Brendon, Jackson

Neil Rook

June 5, 2025

Deepest sympathy to Alison and families. Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time.
Neil and Rosemary (dec) Rook and families.

Danielle Johnson

June 4, 2025

Our thoughts and love go out to you Brendan , Claire and family- You are all in our thoughts and we send all our love to you
Danielle & Blair Johnson

Nichole Smyth

June 4, 2025

To Brendan, Claire and family. Deepest condolences to you at this difficult time. Our hearts and thoughts are with you. XXXXfrom Nichole and Dennis.

Jorja

June 4, 2025

Mack and I went to henwood kindy together and re kindled in high school. Mack was always the person to make your dark days shine and always walked away leaving a smile on your face. She will be forever missed and cherished in our hearts. Rest easy darling xx Deep condolences Claire, Brendon & Jackson.

Mitchell Family (Lepperton)

June 4, 2025

Our thoughts and hearts go out to you Claire, Brendan and Jackson. McKenzie was a beautiful soul inside and out, such an outstanding young lady who worked hard in everything she did. So young and such an huge loss. Our deepest sympathies and may she now be at peace.

Sharon Nickel

June 4, 2025

Claire, Brendan and family. Sincerest condolences from Pete and Sharon Nickel. May McKenzie now rest in peace and free from pain.

Jeanette Rowlands

June 4, 2025

Much loved granddaughter of the late Amelia and Jim Rowlands
Loved niece of Brian and Jeanette and cousin to Alex,Cameron and Greg
Rest in peace Mack

Helen Calman

June 4, 2025

Rest in peace Mckenzie....sincerest and heartfelt condolences...always so lovely to chat with you at our shared pilates classes

Allan & Dorothy Jenkins

June 4, 2025

So sorry of the loss of your precious daughter.
( camper van replies of Jim & Amelia) ,keep strong for each other

June 4, 2025

Our most dearly loved and precious granddaughter of Alison and the late Mervyn (Merv) Laurence. Much loved niece and cousin of Lee-Anne, Dennise, Helene, and families. Will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts.

Fly free with the angels and keep smiling, beautiful girl.

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Memorial Events
for McKenzie ROWLANDS

Jun

9

Celebration of Life

11:30 a.m.

La Mer Lounge

Rogan Street, New Plymouth