On June 14, 2023, Mckenzie Marie Valori took flight on her journey home to be welcomed by God and her “Pop Pop”.
Mckenzie was like a hummingbird, delicate but fierce. Her talents, passions, and personality shined through in brilliant arrays of color. How do you begin to explain such a beautiful soul? First and foremost, the delicate, quiet, and bright hummingbird described the personality of Mckenzie, as she had always brought forth her unwavering kindness. She tried to make others happy and feel loved, whether it was family or a stranger. She had an undeniable dry sense of humor and a contagious laugh!
Her love and compassion for people and animals made Mckenzie a kind soul. Mckenzie’s hobbies included her detailed and stunning pieces of art that she created almost daily. Being with her family brought her the greatest joy. Mckenzie’s beautiful soul has touched everyone’s heart to the fullest, and her journey home is now complete. Every time a hummingbird takes flight we are reminded of Kenzie’s kindred spirit.
Mckenzie is preceded in death by her beloved grandfather, Dante A. Valori, her “Pop Pop”. She is survived by her mom, Paula; her sisters: Jessie, Summer, and Taylor; her grandmother, Diane Valori; her aunts: Deborah and Donna; her uncle, Duane; and her beloved animals: Bubba, Kit, and Bunny.
Mckenzie passed away after a courageous and vigorous battle with anorexia. Mckenzie is loved beyond words and will be dearly missed every day.
Donations in honor of Mckenzie can be made to the Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary: One-Time & Recurring Donations | Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary (ofsds.org).
auntie donna
18 Jun 2023Rest in peace little hummingbird ❤❤
Amma Valori
18 Jun 2023Kenzie, I know you are in Heaven with your beloved Pop Pop, and in the arms of your loving Savior, but I will deeply miss our spirited conversations and your wonderful sense of humor ♥
Amma ❤
Aunt Debs
18 Jun 2023Now you will always have sunshine on your shoulders. Love ya ☀️🌈
Susanne Snody
19 Jun 2023Mckenzie was such a bright spirit, full of kindness and grace. I was awed by her artistic talent. Her caring heart will be missed by all who knew her. My thoughts and prayers are with all who loved her.
Krystal Robinson
19 Jun 2023I only met McKenzie a few times in person but I know Heavan gained a beautiful angel. Thinking of those who lost and loved her ❤ My prayers are with you
Anna Marie Velasquez
19 Jun 2023I can’t begin to imagine the pain you are feeling Paula. Please know that you and your girls are in my thoughts and prayers.
Annamarie Velasquez
(Duane’s mom)
Katie
19 Jun 2023A kind and generous soul, she will be missed by so many. Rest easy beautiful.
Lori A Bolton
19 Jun 2023McKenzie you were a beautiful gal. Everyone loved you who met you and you will be missed by so many. Your family is in my prayers as they lost a wonderful sweet lady far too soon. We will miss your kind soul.
Roxanne Hawn
19 Jun 2023So much love to everyone grieving McKenzie. Lifting you up today and always with wishes of strength and peace. Fly away now, beloved hummingbird, and be at rest.
Mindy Brewster
20 Jun 2023McKenzie, I never met you formally, but I’m good friends with your Auntie Donna, who spoke of you fondly and often. Through her, I knew you to be warm, kind, tenacious, brilliant, and talented. Your earthly light will be very much missed, but your beautiful spirit will continue to touch the lives of those who knew you, and even those, like me, who didn’t. My heart goes out to McKenzie’s family-I’m holding you up high in my thoughts & sending you all love.
Beth
20 Jun 2023Oh Kenzie: You are a brilliant shimmering hummingbird—one who has taken flight and lifted off to the heavens. God has welcomed you into his loving arms. I am keeping your family, especially your dear mother, in my thoughts in prayers as we continue to grieve your loss.
Linda McDaniel
20 Jun 2023McKenzie…you and I do not know each other but I know your Aunt Donna. Aunt Donna has been veterinarian to 7 of my dogs. I read of your love for dogs and that in itself tells me that you were a wonderful and compassionate young lady. Please give all 7 of my dogs that are in heaven with you a big kiss from me.
Dana Barela
21 Jun 2023Kenzie,
I enjoyed the times I spent with you, few though they were. It was an honor to be in the presence of your beautiful soul. My love & prayers go out to your family who love you beyond measure.
Merebeth Scott
24 Jun 2023Mckenzie, you’ve touched many lives. Your beautiful spirit may not be seen with our eyes, yet your presence will surely be felt. Your gift for helping our animal friends and those who need compassion will continue with your gentle grace.
What a beautiful family you have. Your Auntie Donna has helped my husband, my children, and me for so many years. I am confident your kind spirit will continue to guide all those who know and love you.
May peace and comfort be with the Valori Family.