Linda Ann McKinley

December 21, 2016

McKinley Linda Ann (nee MacKenzie)
July 5, 1941 – December 21, 2016

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Linda McKinley announce her passing. Linda had a heart bigger than the ocean and the seven seas combined. She represented kindness, generosity, warmth and love. She welcomed the lonely, the broken spirited and anyone that needed open arms and love on any given day. Words cannot begin to express how much we will miss the light and love of this beautiful soul, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, mother of light and love to all, and our very own Mother Christmas. She brought love and magic, and oodles of gifts and words of love and peace to each and every one of us.

We will move forward in her memory and keep her bright light shining in this world. She is now in the hands of God, with her family, and was given her wings immediately upon arrival. Now, free of pain and suffering, she has her dancing shoes on, and is showing Elvis a few moves. We will miss her deeply.

There will be no Service as per Linda’s request. In Linda’s memory, please take the time, and a piece of your heart, to touch someone in need with love and kindness.

If you so wish, donations may be made in Linda’s memory to the Mustard Seed, 102 – 11 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 0X5. She would love this.

We will celebrate her love and light each and every day

Messages of Condolence

To the McKinley Family Our deepest sympathies to you on the loss of your Mother. She was a great lady and we enjoyed some time talking about our shared grandchildren. Rest in peace Linda. You will not be forgotten.

- Ken and Phyllis Popp

Thinking of you at this difficult time Uncle Lloyd. Iam So sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Connie xoxoxo

- Connie Anderson

Lori and Family, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. Your mom was a very kind and fun loving person. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

- Terry Arsenault

Grandma, thank you for everything you did for us. You showed unbridled love and compassion to everyone that came into your life. You epitomized kindness and you never judged anyone instead you offered an ear to listen and opens arms to embrace. You will be deeply missed by everyone whose heart you touched. There is a huge hole in our family and nothing will ever fill that. But the memories and love you gave us will live on in its place. Thank you Grandma for everything I love you. Rest easy, free of the pain of this world. Justin

- Justin

My dearest Granny, you were like a mom to me and the boys not a day passes that u don’t cross my mind it will be 5 years since you have left us and so much has dramatically changed thru the years. I miss you oh so very much u have no idea, I cry for you, I cry for Cam, he is now with you Granny. you have your sweet Cameron we miss u both Happy Heavenly Holidays Granny you loved Christmas each 21 of December we make your Rice Krispie toffee balls. We smudge for you also lately. Please watch over us your forever missed u left a hole in my heart the day I found you in your bed I remember all the good things you did with me such as take me to Siksika to deliver the needy clothes and toys and paint statues! This is a hard time of year for me always you yourself was mother Christmas we miss you Granny you will be remembered forever you taught me so much I will never forget thanks for always being there for me you taught me family heritage by sending me to Winnipeg we discovered it things will never be the same without you you are with the creator now resting as my beautiful Angel Merry Heavenly Christmas Granny Linda

- Shandi

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