Barbara Cecelia McKenzie Providence

Mrs. Barbara Cecelia McKenzie Providence, affectionately known as “Sis” and “Barbs,” of Fair Hall, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, entered into paradise on April 16th, 2025 at the age of 72 surrounded by her loving family.

Left to carry on her love and light are her beloved husband, Osborne Providence, and her cherished children: Andrew (predeceased), Jihan (Teanna), Yonique (Derrick), Kevin (Kareen “Suzy”), and Fitzroy (Tammy).

Barbara took great joy in her role as a grandmother to six grandsons and thirteen granddaughters.

She is reunited in spirit with her beloved parents, Enoch and Olivia McKenzie, and with Frederick McKenzie, Leon McKenzie, and Veronica Burke—each of whom was always close to her heart.

She also leaves to mourn her beloved siblings:
Brothers: Vernon McKenzie (Jennie) – St. Croix, George McKenzie (Lorraine) – Montreal, Ishmael McKenzie (Martha “Betty”) – Edmonton, and Alfred McKenzie (Elizabeth “Betty”) – Florida.
Sisters: Germin Wyllie (Charles) – Florida, Laurel Drayton (Patrick) – New York, Jennifer Joseph – New York, Bernadine Providence (Jerome), and Roxey Bobb (Benny) – Edmonton.

Sisters-in-law: Velma Providence – St. Vincent, Vianney Providence – Edmonton, and Pastor Beryl Providence – Trinidad.
Brother-in-law: Wendell Providence
Uncle: Hazel Bobb – St. Vincent
Aunt: Lillian Bobb – Edmonton

She is also fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews, extended relatives, and cherished friends including:
Errol Poyer and family (Trinidad), Leonara Sandy (Holland), Christa Wilson and family (Arnos Vale), Norma Jack (Villa Flat), Ann Ambris (South Wood), Christina “Steffy” Pompey (Murray’s Village), Pastor Kenrick Shallow and family (Fair Hall), the Free family (Sion Hill), the Cumberbatch family (Green Hill), Anita James and family (Barbados), Miriam Davis (Maryland), Estelle John and family (England), Ethel Prince and family (Edmonton), the Providence family (Choppins), the Prescott and John families (Evesham, Cane End, and Carriere), Theodore Browne and family (Cane Garden), and the Bryon and John families of Edmonton and Calgary.

She will be greatly missed by the members of Fair Hall and Park Hill Church of God in St. Vincent, as well as the communities of Fair Hall, South Wood, Calliaqua, and Belmont. Pastor Roger Stewart and the members of Journey Church of God, Edmonton. Numerous friends in the Edmonton area including Marlene Ecceles, Janice Agard, and Pauline James. Friends and colleagues at Greater Edmonton Foundation Kiwanis Place and Skills Society.

The Homegoing Service for Mrs. Barbara Cecelia McKenzie Providence, affectionately known as “Sis” and “Barbs,” will take place on Saturday, May 10th, 2025, at Grace Point Church of God, 720 62 St SW, Edmonton, Canada, at 10:00 a.m.

Following the service, interment will take place at South Haven Municipal Cemetery, 5004 Meridian St NW, Edmonton.