Keith MACKAY Obituary

I never knew you had gone, you were a huge inspiration to me and our beliefs resonated nearly always, you taught me so much

Keith was one of the nicest people I had the pleasure of knowing, always willing to give people his time, although always busy. He helped us when we moved in next door, checked up on us with how we were getting on. Showed interest in our future. Helped me when I first set up a company. The Christchurch community has suffered a great loss with his passing. As Keith always said there is hope for a better future.

Keith was such an important member of the Travis Wetland Trust, contributing much to the success of saving the Heritage Park for the people of Christchurch. RIP my friend.

Such sad news to hear of your passing.Thank you Keith for all your help over the years such a knowledgeable and helpful man.I will miss our talks and laughs about our Community etc.Thinking of you Pat and family sending love xx

Keith, I was blessed to have crossed paths with and had your support throughout my career as well as the support you gave to our family. I could never thank you enough for all the encouragement and chats you leant me over the years. I will miss our coffee catch ups and your words of wisdom. Today's service was absolutely beautiful. All my love to your family. Rest easy now.

Keith, when I heard of your passing, a Maori proverb came straight to my mind - Kua hinga te totara i Te Waonui-a-Tane - A Totara has fallen in the forest of Man.
Your passing is such a huge loss to so many.
You were a true gentleman who did so much for those around you and the Christchurch community. You had a heart of gold - always looking for ways you could help others. It was such a pleasure getting to know you over the last few years. I will always admire your strength and resilience. I will miss our coffees and catch-ups. I am so sorry I can't be there today, but I am thinking of you and your family.
Rest easy now.

Dear Craig, Lisa and families, I´m very sorry to learn of Keith´s passing. He was a good man. Sorry I won´t be able to attend the funeral but my thoughts are with you all

The city of Christchurch has lost a true gentleman, a man who dedicated his time and his passion to our community, the care and welfare of the dogs and their we the support of the animal shelter. You will always be remembered in our hearts Keith. RIP my friend you deserve your time to rest. See you at Rainbow Bridge.

The funeral will be held at Ruru road

Uncle Keith, You were such a huge part of my life & the world doesn't feel right without you in it. I will always miss you, the family will never be the same without you here. Rest easy, We love you to the moon and back again, Kelly xxxx

Sending much love to Pat and Keith´s family. Keith did so much for his community over his life, but on a personal level it was his support to my beloved Robbie that I will always hold dear as my abiding memory of this wonderful, generous, big-hearted man. May he rest in peace.

You will be missed Keith . Now you can watch over the Wetlands with Anne .

I'm very sorry I can't join you on Friday to remember and farewell Keith.
He contributed so much to our communities in the east, and was always full of ideas for what more we could do.
Thinking of you Pat and all you whanau.
Chrissie Williams
Former City Councillor

Goodbye old mate. I´ll really miss our rants. You sure made this a better world in your lovely quiet way. Deepest sympathy to Pat and whanau.

Dear Pat and family.
We have lost a truly valued friend, business partner, community supporter and leader.
Keith has earned his rest after giving so much to so many.

Goodbye old friend we had a long association over the past 60 years and much laughter.
A brave fight during the past few months.
Condolences to you Pat and your family, my thoughts are with you at his sad time.
Ivor.