On Friday May 5 2023, peacefully in his sleep, at home with his family, in his 82nd year. Dearly loved husband of Elsa, much loved father and father-in-law of Gary and Sarndra (Te Taho), Leanne and Craig (Invercargill), Karyn and the late Con (Hari Hari). Loved Pop of Steph, Jesse & Ricole, Jorja, Andrew and Nell; Bevan and Alana, Katie and Jonno, Ollie and Anna, and grand pop of Passion. Loved brother of Ian and the late Marilyn, the late Murray and Margaret, Molly and Jack, Bette and Jim, brother-in-law of Allan and the late Jan. A loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews and a good friend to many. Messages to the MacRae Family, 19 Racecourse Terrace Rise, PO Box 73 Hokitika 7842 or may be left on Malcolm’s tribute page at www.thompsonfd.co.nz A service to celebrate Malcolm’s life will be held at the Seaview Hall, Seaview Terrace, Hokitika, on Wednesday May 10, commencing at 2.00pm. Private cremation to follow.
Malcolm Stuart MacRae
May 5, 2023
Sad to hear of Mac’s passing. A big loss of an exceptional community spirited man. Condolences to Elsa and family. He put up a good fight.
Our condolences to you all on Macs passing. A great man who was generous with his time to the South Westland community. May he rest in peace.
Martin and Dianne.
My heartfelt condolences to the MacRae family. Sorry for the loss of your wonderful husband, Dad, Grandad etc. May he rest in peace 🕊️ Arohanui xx George & family
My deepest condolences to the MacRae family. May the wonderful memories provide comfort. Thoughts are with you at this difficult time. xxoo
Our heartfelt condolences to you all. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Jacinda & Mike Batchelor
Our heartfelt condolences to you all. Such a lovely man and he will be missed.
With love from The Martinis
Sincerely condolences to all family
My most heartfelt condolences to the whole MacRae and wider families. An absolute pillar. Sending love from the north island x
Our deepest condolences to you all at this very sad time.
Mac was a man who stood tall – in love and pride for his family and as a passionate South Westland community man.
He saw fairness in everyone and had a genuine interest in those around him.
Another mighty totara may have fallen but Mac will stay on in everyones hearts.
Sincere sympathies ro Elsa and family. Ole mate Mac got several honourable mentions in the first Good Bastards Book. By any measure Mac you were a true Good Bastard. Enjoy the other side.
So sad to read of Mr MacRae passing, a lovely man gone to soon. Condolences to Elsa and all the family. Ray and Dianne Manera
Condolences to Elsa and family, sad to hear of Mac’s passing, Another good man gone, and a great lion’s member. So sorry we wont be able to attend Mac’s service as we are away in the north Island. Will be thinking of you Elsa and family as you say good bye. Steve and Karen.
Condolences to Macs family, sad to hear of him passing, he was a true Gentleman.
Condolences to all the family, he has fought a long battle but now he can rest in peace. Great community man who will be sadly missed.
Mike and Colleen
Condolences Elsa & family. A much respected man in all my interactions we had over time. . Tony
So sorry to hear about the sad loss of Mac, a lovely man who was a real stalwart of South Westland. Much love to Elsa and family at this sad time.
So sorry to hear of Mac’s passing, such a wonderful family and community man, condolences to the McRae family and friends xx Joanna and Ash Clarke
To the McRae Family,
Much sympathy for the passing of Mac. A very fair man and a worker for anything that the community were doing. A great love of Rugby throughout his life. Our thoughts are with you all. James and Alwyn Friend.
So sorry to read this today. Mac was such a lovely person. Lots of love to Elsa and family. Bob and Wyma Glassey
Please accept deepest sympathy and a special “hello” to Ian. Bill Ryall
So sorry to hear this. Mac was a true legend whom will be dearly missed. Much love and thoughts to all the family xx
Elsa & family, our heartfelt condolences to you all on the passing of Mac. A huge loss for Whataroa and the wider region of South Westland. He was a supporter, contributor, co-ordinator and team leader of so many activities over the years, leaving some pretty big boots to be filled. Rest in peace Mac xxx
Please accept my deepest sympathy in Macs passing He did so much for community and its richer from his work and time Love all
Our condolences to Elsa and all of Macs Family at this very sad time. A mighty totara has fallen. May Mac rest in peace and love.
All our love
Julene & Peter Kelly & Boys x
Thoughts and heartfelt sympathy to Elsa, Mac junior, Sard and all your lovely family . Our heart goes out to you all . South Westland losses a great local identity . Such a lovely man . He will be missed . Love to all . Bidgie and Colin Jefferies
Sending love and thinking of the MacRae family.
Love to you all. Kip, Addie and the girls xx
Deepest sympathy to Elsa and family
Fond memories of a Great man and rugby team mate
Sending love to all the McRae family at this very sad time. Thinking of you all. Big hugs.
To the MacRae Family Thinking of you at this very sad time.Big hugs to you all……….Lyn and Erl Robinson…Kumara Junction
Elsa and family sincere sympathy in your sad loss of Mac. Such a lovely family man so proud of you all.
Thinking of you all and special mention to you Steph. You will becso sad.
Oh, this is such sad news, Malcolm was such a lovely caring gentle man and very well thought of throughout the wider community, he will be dearly missed.by all.
Elsa. My love and sincere condolences go out to you, your family and extended family. Terribly sad for you all. Vicky Bennett.
Fly free and say hi to Bob love to family
Deepest sympathy to you all on Mac passing a true Gentleman and passionate Rugby man.
Our thoughts and sincere sympathy to Elsa and family at this very sad time of Malcolm’s passing. Our extended family also offer condolences and appreciation for the generous time and effort provided by Malcolm and all his family for the annual South Westland Woodham Shield fixtures. RIP.
Deepest sympathy to Elsa and family. Mac was a great community man and well known for his rugby in Whataroa.
To the McRae Family,
Much sympathy for the passing of Mac. A very fair man and a worker for anything that the community were doing. A great love of Rugby throughout his life. Our thoughts are with you all. James and Alwyn Friend.
Condolences to Elsa and families. Mac was a great man. Every one that knew him Respected him. Another Totara tree has fallen. Rest in Peace MAC.
Our sincere condolences to the whole family, a great inspirational and community spirited man. – Phil & Linda
Dear Elsa, Kindest Regards to you and all your families, You will be in our thoughts, on the celebration of your beloved husbands life, as we are unable to be there for you all, Take care and hope to call in and see you later in May, Our Deepest Sympathy, Marj and John Haast
Deepest sympathy to all the MacRAE family. An old school friend (1956-1957) at Rangiora High School. Kindest regards, Ian Piner..
Our sincere condolences to Elsa and the family. Our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time.
Deepest sympathy to all of the MacRae family. Such sad news. My thoughts are with you.
Deepest sympathy and condolences to all Mac’s family. Enjoyed playing against him for
Hari Hari and with him for West Coast. A true gentleman and a good friend. Will be sadly missed.
Kindest regards Colin Skates Star-United Rugby Greymouth
Very sad to hear of Mac’s passing and we send our sincere condolences to the MacRae family. Our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time.
Sad to hear of Mac’s passing ,sincere condolences to Elsa and family. Will always remember Mac whenever I see “HUMPS and HOLLOWS “
Sincere condolences and sympathy to all the Macrae family, no one was a greater advocate than Mac for South Westland and the Coast, always optimistic and looking for the next opportunity .
People of his calibre are rare.
Condolences to the MacRae family many memories of Mac he aways had time for a chat, the odd memory still haunts me though and that’s facing Mac coming at you ball tucked under his big wing a frightening experience.
Keith and Ann Finch
Deepest condolences to the family at the loss of a great man, who will be missed by many. Words cannot express… what it really means. Thinking of you all at a time like this and remembering good times. Helen and Jack Haast
Sad to hear of the passing of Mac. He has put up a good fight and now that fight is over. Mac was a great community man for Sth Westland having served with him on the Community health board. He will be missed by you all. God bless Mac. RIP
Thinking of you all at this sad time. Malcolm was a wonderful man and dearly loved by all. Lots of love – Celia & Adam Burke and family (Chris Rapson’s daughter)
Our sympathy and thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Regards Trev ,& Davina Mitchell
Sorry to hear of Macs passing, he was such an unselfish man who did so much for south Westland and the whole coast, he was a great inspiration
Heartfelt, sympathy and condolences, in this tough time, Elsa and the wider MacRae family will miss Mac dearly. Malcolm, was a very special individual. Full of crazy ideas, many he enacted. Thoughtfull, opinionated, kind, strong of mind and body for most of his life. I (little Murray) will never forget the kindness extended by Elsa and Malcolm, to me from my earlest years to the most recent of times.
A very tall totara has fallen.
From Murray Stuart MacRae, Julie Catchpole and Alice MacRae…
Our deepest condolences Elsa to you and all the family. Another mighty oak has fallen. Xxxxx
Deepest sympathy, Elsa, to you, and to your family. Thinking of you all at this sad time
Our sincere sympathy to you all at this sad time. He was such a wonderful man and will be so sadly missed. Thinking of you all,
Tommy and Judy Arnold and family
Condolences to Sard and Mac and your extended family on the passing of your dad. Xx
Deepest sympathy to all the MacRae family. Mac was a real gentleman; a kindly soul always helpful and supportive of the Whataroa community and school. Many fond memories of Leaver’s Dinners at the Mt. Adams Lodge with Mac presiding. He always had positive, inspiring words for the young people leaving Whataroa School and a happy smile for everyone. Always present at school productions supporting his grandchildren and all the students. A wonderful man who will be missed by all. Go in peace, you were respected and loved by all.
Thinking of you all at this very sad time, Elsa and family. Mac was a great community man for south westland and very highly thought of. I remember you living in Carols cottage on Lafontaine Road, many years ago, when I think Mac was fencing all round Hari Hari. Our deepest sympathy.
Robyn Berry and family
Deepest sympathy to the Macrae family. Thinking of you all.