ELIZABETH MCKENZIE (KOCHAN)

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ELIZABETH MCKENZIE
(nee Kochan)
July 20, 1939 – December 20, 2022

Elizabeth was born in Poplarfield Manitoba, the tenth of eleven children. Elizabeth moved to Winnipeg as a young teen to continue her education. Interests in interior design, and administrative study had later secured her career with CN Rail for around 20 years, leading her to Edmonton, until her retirement. In addition, she worked part time in retail while at CN, being a full-time single mom. Devoting any free time to help her family. Elizabeth continued her retail employment after retirement until her health prevented her from doing so.
Elizabeth will be remembered for her wit, fun personality, and generosity. As a young adult, she also enjoyed modelling for Holt Renfrew in Winnipeg, and working for Neiman Marcus. She loved current trends and style. She received awards and acknowledgments for her professionalism, dedication, and work ethic.
Her daughter will always remember her mom as an example of class, dignity, courage, and strength, as well as her dedication to her and her family.
Elizabeth was predeceased by Shannon's father, James "Jimmy" McKenzie; her parents, John and Pauline Kochan; siblings: Pearl, Alec, Bill, Ann, Nick, Kay, and Mary.
She is survived by her only daughter, Shannon McKenzie; Elizabeth's siblings: Joe Kochan, Helen Kartushyn, and Eddy Kochan; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She will be laid to rest at her hometown cemetery. This Christmas she will be in the presence of our Heavenly Father, and reunited with loved ones that have gone on before her.

Rest in Peace, mom.
The love between us exists for all eternity.
Connelly-McKinley Funeral Home
St. Albert Chapel
(780) 458-2222

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 24, 2022