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Topic: New Zealand's Mac MacKenzie passes |
Ron Whitfield
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Kaaawa, Hawaii, USA
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Posted 14 Nov 2013 5:40 pm |
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Just got this message concerning our NZ steel club founder from his friend Jim Carter;
Hi Ron, am sorry to have to tell you that Mac died on june 21 2013 I will miss him as he was one of only two steel guitarists I know in NZ. As you know he ran the nz hsga and I don't think anyone else will take it on. His wife Louisa died a month later on july 26. I only learnedabout it two days ago when I phoned up to see why he hadn't returned my emails. He leaves three daughters and a grandson I am not very good at posting on the Forum so I thought I would let you know instead.
Aloha nui Jim.
Sorry to hear of this loss and am glad I got a rare copy from Mac of Jerry Byrd's last visit to NZ where he hung out back and played steel with some of his Hawaiian and New Zealand friends. |
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Rick Aiello
From:
Berryville, VA USA
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Posted 14 Nov 2013 5:47 pm
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Mike Neer
From:
NJ
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Posted 14 Nov 2013 8:03 pm
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Sorry to hear about Mac.
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Paddy Long
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Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted 15 Nov 2013 7:22 pm
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While I didn't know Mac, condolences to his family from a fellow Kiwi steel player.
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Donna Dodd
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Acworth, Georgia, USA
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Posted 17 Nov 2013 12:12 pm
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May he rest in peace...
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George Keoki Lake
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Edmonton, AB., Canada
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Posted 18 Nov 2013 5:41 pm
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No Donna, I think you might have a different "Mac" in mind.
I'm so sorry to hear of the demise of both Mac and his wife Louisa. I had the privilege of enjoying their company and home in Aukland a number of years ago when I guested at the NZHSGA. Louisa was not well in those days yet she managed to host a fine party for all of us. Mac played excellent steel when he was featured on stage. I managed to stay in touch with them for a few years via e-mail. Wonderful friends.[/i] |
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