This online memorial is dedicated to Dennis E. McKenzie. It is a place to celebrate his life with photos, stories, music and other tributes.

Dennis E. McKenzie

69 years old
Date of birth: July 7th, 1952
Place of birth: Albany, California, United States
Date of passing: January 30th, 2022
Place of passing: Antioch, California, United States

Dennis “Denny” McKenzie a resident of Oakley CA, formerly from Pleasant Hill, CA passed away
on January 30, 2022 of complications of COVID. He was 69 years old. Denny is survived by his
wife of 36 years, the love of his life, Barbara, and his two sons, Christopher and Brandon and
Brandon’s wife, Desiree; his sister, Linda McKenzie; brother, Mark Hance; and sister Shelly
Hance, her husband, Hart Drobish; his niece, Allison Drobish Voorhees and her husband Randy
Voorhees II. He is also survived by so many sister and brother- in-laws, loving nieces, nephews
and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Charlotte McKenzie, and Warren and Adaire
Hance.
He considered his father, Jim, his very best friend. Denny devoted his life to his wife and sons.
He will be remembered for his love and dedication to his family.
Denny loved to have time with his sons working on projects, supporting them in their many
endeavors. He was known as “Coach’ to the many kids and parents, coaching soccer and
baseball.
He loved listening to jazz and earlier in life playing his trumpet. He had a unique blend of
talents, having a great ear for sound and music with a passion and skill with electronics. He built
his own stereo system and speakers. He loved to share music on his sound system with visitors
and he mostly loved taking Barbara out for weekend outings and jazz music shows.
He could build anything and loved working on cars, including his 1955 Chevy that his grandfather gave him.
Denny loved the outdoors, walks, and loved camping growing up. He especially loved the Basco family annual gatherings. Just a small gathering of 100 or so.
He loved his work at Fresenius for 29 years where is served as a manager and even created
many of the processes they still use there today.
Denny was honest, enthusiastic and always kind, listening with an open mind and responding
with considered respect. People felt heard, appreciated and welcomed whenever interacting
with him.
His memorial service will be held at the Holy Cross Funeral Center, 2200 East St. Antioch, CA On February 22 2022
The doors will open at 10:00 a.m. with the service starting promptly at 11:00 a.m. and burial
service following.
Should you wish to make a donation his family suggests the following: