Maria Mckenzie

Maria McKenzie, 59, of Plainville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday October 7, 2024 at her home in Plainville.

Maria McKenzie was born on March 22, 1965 in New Britain to her late father, Raul Acevedo Sr. and her late mother, Angelica Acevedo.

She attended and graduated from New Britain High School where she met her lifelong sweetheart and husband John McKenzie before starting their family and moving to Plainville, CT.

She was a loving spirit with a generous heart, often putting others before herself. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, and spending time hosting family gatherings. Maria was the life and glue of her family. She enjoyed making her house the center of her family, laughing and playing games, spending time in her garden, and hosting backyard cookouts. Maria, also known as Anna, also known as Marie, and sometimes Sally, had so many names because she was so much to so many. Her sense of humor, her home cooked meals, her loving spirit, simply her presence will be missed by all those who were blessed to have a connection to her.

Maria McKenzie is survived by her husband John S. McKenzie; her children, John L. McKenzie and his partner Kelly Hasson of Southington, CT, Julian McKenzie of Plainville, CT, and Ashley Acevedo of New Britain, CT; siblings, Raul Acevedo Jr., Victor Acevedo, and Belinda Acevedo of Meriden, CT, Danny Acevedo of New York; grandchildren, Mya McKenzie, Brooklyn, Bryson; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was predeceased by her brother Benny Ruiz, her father Raul Acevedo Sr., and her mother Angelica Acevedo.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 South Main St., New Britain. Calling hours will be on Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. to the time of the service.  The repass after services is by invitation only.