Arlie Margaret McKenzie passed away peacefully on February 3rd, 2023 at the age of 64. After a short battle with cancer, she died at home holding hands with her husband.
After learning she was ill in November, Arlie, and her partner David, decided to make the best of the time they had left. They were married in December with a beautiful wedding at the Hotel Grand Pacific, surrounded by family and friends.
Arlie was predeceased by her mother Diane, her father Lionel and her brother Robert (Sabine). She is survived by her husband David, her sister Heather (Tom), her brother Michael, her daughter Ashlie (Eric), her son Bradley and her grandson Wyatt.
Arlie was born in Vancouver, youngest of four, and grew up in Coquitlam. She later moved to Victoria and started her family there. While living in Victoria, Arlie had an impressive career as a collections officer including over 20 years with the provincial government. She will be greatly missed by her co-workers.
Arlie loved her family and friends dearly. Her generosity was legendary, which allowed her to continue her avid shopping habits (she loved a great deal!). Arlie’s home was always beautifully decorated with souvenirs from her travels and a great selection of houseplants. In the short time they knew each other, Arlie & David enjoyed many amazing trips ranging from motorcycle rides in BC and Alberta to faraway places like Mexico, India and Myanmar.
Her passing leaves a huge hole in so many lives, Arlie will be sorely missed.
A Celebration of Life for Arlie is taking place on Saturday April 15, 2023 at 2pm in the Sequoia Centre t McCall Gardens Funeral Home, 4665 Falaise Dr. Victoria, BC
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the BC Cancer Foundation https://bccancerfoundation.com/
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Eva Lai
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Debbie Jackson You will be greatly missed. I am just sorry for the years we were apart. We had about 40 years as friends and so many memories. Until we meet again.
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Steve and Jenny What a lovely person Arlie was. She will be deeply missed. Gone too soon.
Dave, you and all the family are in our thoughts as you grieve this loss. All our love.
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Daniela Pasta Although I did not know Arlie well she brought a lot of love and fun into David’s life and it was beautiful to watch their relationship grow through the years. My heart goes out to Arlie’s family and friends. May her loving spirit continue to move through each of you.
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Richard Webster Arlie had a strong spirit and a sense of humor that definitely lives on through her daughter Ashley. I admire her courage through the storm. May her family and friends take comfort in the good memories.
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Ellen Hamer and Gary Richmond So sorry Dave for your loss. Arlie was a vibrant woman and it was so lucky for you she liked motorcycles and travel. Gary and I send our condolences. We are in India now and will have a memorial drink remembering our times together here in India and in memory of Arlie.
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Mark and Linda McMunn Such a sad story after just meeting her via Laura on Facebook such a short time ago. Our condolences to the family❤️
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Bill and Sheena Heuman I am so sorry to have heard of Arlie’s passing. Our sincerest condolences to the entire family. Arlie and I used to always have a friendly competition at work while in collections. We always enjoy our challenges and I will never forget you. Arlie you are a beautiful soul and you will be missed by many.
Bill and Sheena Heuman.
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Kim Bishop So sad to hear this news. I had the pleasure of knowing Arlie through work.
Her honesty and integrity were so admirable.
My heartfelt condolences go out to Arlie’s family and close friends and co-workers.
She will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
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Barb Lee My deepest sympathies to all of Arlie’s family and friends. She was such a mensch – a person of integrity and honour – but more than that, spirit, and joie de vivre! The world is a little bit darker without her tremendous spirit but I hope we will all keep her memory in our hearts.
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Tanis I don’t think I’ve met another soul that’s lived truer to themselves. You were always unapologetically yourself. Bold, beautiful and full of spice! You will be missed so much Arlie, thank you for the laughs that brought tears and all the reminders and guidance you gave through countless work chats. Love and strength to all that loved you. ♥️
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Barb Hicke It was such a beautiful day, watching you two get married in December. Arlie will be missed so much by so many. I remember the first time I met Arlie at a our kids cub camp many years ago and then we ended up working together. I loved Arlie’s attitude and her laugh was so infectious. You made her so happy Dave, thank God she met you and had such a wonderful experience travelling over the last 8 or so years with you. Sincerest sympathies to you Dave and to all of Arlie’s family and friends.
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Kathleen Caldwell Sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to the family. She will always be remembered as a caring and wonderful work mate. She will be missed by all of us.
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Stephanie Cumberland You were a force to be reckoned with, Arlie. From the moment I met you, I was in awe of your confidence, tenacity and vest for life. It was such a pleasure to see your life blossom and hearing about all of your adventures. To Arlie’s love of a good deal, I remember her coming into the office one day, so thrilled that she had scored so many great lipsticks from Shoppers for a steal of a deal, and she was kind enough to let me pick my favorite color; it was something small but it warmed my heart and we shared a good laugh. She was so kind and will be truly missed. My sincerest condolences to all of Arlie’s family. May she rest in peace and be remembered fondly through beautiful memories.
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Iva Barisic My dearest Arlie , you will be so missed. I will always remember you as the funniest friend, my shopping partner, greatest coworker and just a beautiful soul. I am sad that I didn’t get to bring you and Dave to Croatia with me and I am sad knowing I will never hear your voice again. Love you so much.
My sincerest condolences to Dave , Ashley, Bradley and Arlie’s entire family .
My dearest Arlie,
I am sad that we are no longer to hangout in person! We have so much events planned and we are unable to do together anymore. I missed you a lot and I am so thankful that I can call you “my dearest friend”! You are very special, as I always said “because you are Arlie!” You understood what I meant.
You encouraged and supported me at work and in personal life! I value your opinions and your guides! I guess I have to wait years before we can reunite, before that, I will continue to visit Dave, make sure he is well. Don’t you worry about your babe-cake!
I love you a lot Arlie! I will be thinking about you a lot too!