MACKENZIE, Max
Born November 25, 1936. Passed away July 11, 2026.
On July 11, 2026 at Warrnambool.
Much loved husband of Helen ‘Chick’.
Loved father and father-in-law of Peter, Brian and Kylie, Jan and Peter, Lauren and Andrew.
Adored Pa of Kirrie, Haylee and Matt, Riahna, Rachael and Luke, Olivia, Will, Sam,
Max and Billie.
Great Pa of Riley, Jaxon, Cooper, Marlie and Hunter.
Aged 89 years
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Family and friends of MAX are invited to attend a Memorial Service at the Eastern Park Chapel, 271 Raglan Parade, Warrnambool on THURSDAY (July 16) commencing at 11.00am.
Private prior burial
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Funeral notice
Service
Thursday July 16, 2026, 11:00am
Eastern Park Chapel, 271 Raglan Parade, Warrnambool
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Leave a tributeSorry for Your Loss Chic & Family on Max's passing. Max tried to teach me to drive all those years ago and umpired a Girls footy match at Killarney. Those memories are Priceless. Sincere Condolences, Karen Bean.
July 27, 2026 9:22 pm
Sending love and prayers to you Chick,and all the family🙏🙏
Deepest sympathy. Such a sad time for you all.
💕Mick & Carmel (O'keefe)July 24, 2026 1:53 pm
Sorry to hear about the passing of Max.
Our thoughts are with you.
Effie and Kate Thomas.July 18, 2026 9:19 am
Dear Chick, Peter, Brian, Jan, Lauren and all your Famlies,
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of dear Max
Loved next door neighbour of Rita,Tommy, Brian Les & Gerard Dalton at Killarney, great memories
Love Les, Frances & Family 💔💔July 16, 2026 2:35 pm
Dear Chick, Peter, Brian, Jan, Lauren and your families.
Our heartfelt condolences on the loss of Max. May you find comfort in the love and many treasured memories you all shared together. Max will be remembered with great fondness.
With our deepest sympathy - Lee, Jimmy, Lochi, Emmi, Cyrus & family.
July 16, 2026 8:59 am
Deepest Sympathy to the Mackenzie family on the passing of Max loved a chat about things at the footy or on the bowling green always made time good mates with my dad over the years RIP
Porridge Kemp and family Port Fairy
July 15, 2026 8:28 pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Chick and family on the passing of Max.
Marlene and Brian RiordanJuly 15, 2026 7:46 pm
Thinking of the McKenzie family. Max was a great presence around the bowls club and well respected.
July 15, 2026 6:06 pm
Happy memories of The Younger Street days, having a drink at Con Delaney’s each week.
Fran and Ted ClarkeJuly 15, 2026 4:12 pm
Max was a great player, Premiership coach & a valuable club person to be around at the South Warrnambool Football Netball club.
He will be sadly missed by his Premiership mates & close friends that he has made over his long affiliation with the SWFNC.
Deepest sympathy to Helen, Peter, Brian, Jan & Lauren & their extended families.RIP Max
You will be sadly missed by all at the SWFNCJuly 15, 2026 10:56 am
We are so saddened with the loss of our dearest friend Max,
many great times over lots of years we have had together with you Chic & your wonderful family,
We will always remember you Max,
you were special…
So sorry we cannot be with you all for the Memorial Service,
RIP… Bill & Kath ..July 14, 2026 11:08 pm
Our love & thoughts are with you, Chick, & family, on the passing of your loved one, Max. Deepest sympathy.
July 14, 2026 6:49 pm
Dear Chic and family, our thoughts and prayers are with on the sad passing of Max. Sending much love
Pat + Heather Quirk and family 💐July 14, 2026 3:53 pm
Max was our woolclasser for many years. A gentle person who impressed us all. Sympathy to all the family.
Rex and Trish Grady.July 14, 2026 3:15 pm
To Chick and the McKenzie family,our thoughts are with you at this sad time with the passing of Max.Max was a true gentleman and a special human being.Max was a good to Pat and all of the Garner family.He was my under 18's coach who not only taught us about football but also to be proud and respectful of the SWFNC we played for.A special mentor and coach.RIP our friend.Norm Garner
July 14, 2026 2:50 pm
Thinking of you Chick, deepest sympathy. Joy and John
July 14, 2026 1:39 pm
Thinking of Chick and the McKenzie family on the passing of Max. He was a lifelong friend, mentor & coach. He’ll be sadly missed but never forgotten. RIP Max. Finny & Susan
July 14, 2026 12:21 pm
Dear Chick, Jan and families
This is very sad news
My deepest sympathies and condolences to you all. Sending much love
Jan JohnsonJuly 14, 2026 10:52 am
Dear Chick and family love and thoughts are with you all on the loss of dear Max. Lots of memories of TOwerhill FC days. Hold onto you lovely memories.❤️ Vera and family.xx
July 14, 2026 10:12 am
Dear Chick and family
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Max. We have so many great memories.Frank McNamara and family
July 14, 2026 9:52 am
Dearest Chick
We are sorry to hear the passing of your beloved Max. Our heartfelt condolences go to you and your beautiful family. Max was a lovely man and will be missed immensely by us all. R.I.P Max🌹
Rose & Jack Hurley & family!July 14, 2026 9:47 am
So Sorry to hear of Max's passing a lovey gentleman and loved and very proud Father and Grandfather , and Husband to Chic , John&CherylCarroll
July 14, 2026 7:51 am
My thoughts are with you Chick and Family at this sad time .
RIP MaxJuly 13, 2026 8:17 pm
Dear Chick, Paul and I send sincere Condolences to you and family on the passing of Max. Such a lovely and cheeky man, lots of banter between us. Paul and I are saddened that we cannot attend Max's service as we are away. Take care Chick, our thoughts will be with you all on Thursday.
Much love Paul and Karen O'DonnellJuly 13, 2026 7:13 pm
Deepest sympathy to all the families. a great bloke memories of many years ago love to Chick Jimmy and Patti
July 13, 2026 5:40 pm
Condolences to chic and family a dear friend on the bowling green an allround good bloke .
He will be missed around the club
Sue & Graham KellyJuly 13, 2026 5:08 pm
Deepest sympathy to Chick and families on the passing of Max
From Bruce Pauline and families 🌷🌷July 13, 2026 3:30 pm
Condolences to Chic and the Mackenzie family on the passing of Max. Bowling partner and mate.
Johno.July 13, 2026 2:46 pm
Condolences to the McKenzie family on the loss of max down to earth bloke and straight shooter avid south man thanks good mate on the bowling green Sunday barrel and at the footy rest in peace Ashley kelson
July 13, 2026 2:12 pm
Dearly loved and treasured friend of Teddy (dec) and Lois. Loved Uncle Max of Lara,Martin, Isaac and Ryan, Karen, Matt, Charli and Aidan.
All our love to Chick, Peter, Brian and Kylie, Jan and Chowy, Lauren and Niko and families.
Ted and Max reunited to watch the Mighty Pies together 🖤🤍🖤🤍July 13, 2026 2:09 pm