'I sure miss my sweet cousin. He was so smart and knew lots about our family.'

'Sending prayers on this day to you and your family!! Know he is always looking over y'all and he's always in your heart!! Take care.. Annie'

'What a great man. I admired him very much! He will be missed!'

'SORRY TO HEAR OF JOHNS PASSING. MAY GOD WATCH OVER YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.'

' My deepest sympathy. May the good God bless him in His mercy and love .'

'My condolences and prayers for the Mackechney Family.'

'Tremendous person and tremendous educator.'

'Mr. Mackechney was an awesome person. I feel honored to have been a part of his life for the almost 30 years. He was a blessing to be around and always there for his family and friends. He will greatly be missed.'

'I am so sorry for your loss. I have heard so much about John from his cousin, Helen Hall. She loved him dearly. She would want to be there, but has alzheimer's now and can not make the trip. My prayers to the whole family. Helen is my mother-in-law. God Bless.'

'Tammy: My prayers are with you and your family. John will be missed at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit. It was his second home church where for quite some time he served as Eucharistic Minister. May he rest in peace in our Risen Lord's presence.'

'The San Antonio Area Retired Teachers Association sends condolences to John's family and friends. John touched many lives for the positive. We hold dear this memory.'

'Tammy,
Donus loved John like a brother as they have known each other since regan junior high. We love you Tammy & will see you Friday.'

'I am sadden by the news of Mr. M's passing. At Schenck Elementary he was called, Mr. M. He was so loved by the staff and students at Schenck. Mr. M gave me the opportunity to climb up the ladder in the educational field. He had such confidence in me and recommended me for a higher position. It was because of him that I became successful in my career. I will always be grateful. Mr. M, you will always be in my heart . Thank you for the years you served at Schenck Elementary. Rest In Peace my friend.'

'Tammy, so sorry for your loss. Love and prayers to you and your family.

'Tammy, 
So very sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you and your family.'

'Margie and I are very sorry for your loss, Tam. We were at your wedding and at John's 80th birthday dinner. A very long time, yet it seems so brief, not long enough. 

To tag onto the earlier comment (above) from Tony Hajek, John was a very good man. He was a teacher, a friend, and a leader. Our thoughts - and most certainly our prayers - are with you, Tam.'

'John was a friend and who helped me more than he ever knew. I saw him almost every Thursday night at St. George and all of us at the meeting will miss his wit and wisdom.'

'Mr. Mackechney was a kind and wonderful man. Everyone at Acres North Animal Hospital will miss his presence dearly.'

'I remember John from his visits with my grandpa (Paul Skvarka) and my mother (Trish Smith) while they were very ill. They always loved seeing him. God bless you John.'

'Praying for you Mike and your family. 
 Richie Gutierrez'

'John's gracious commitment to his friends and dedication to the community will be treasured in my heart forever .'

'Wow, what a friend we had in John. We miss dearly and will
miss our Thursday's together. Peace to you Tam and his dear family.'

'Mike, Our condolences, sorry to hear the loss of your dad.'

'Mike we are so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. We enjoyed visiting with your parents over lunch in Hondo a couple of years ago. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. James and Laurie Deatherage'

'We will miss you John...May God Bless and keep you!'

'I am so saddened to hear about John. He was such a good friend and inspiration to so many of us. I will miss him terribly...my thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time...Wandita Ford Turner'

'I knew John through the Community of Hope program. He was an active participant at our monthly meetings. He will be missed by our group members. Sorry to hear of his passing, I wish his family peace during this difficult time.'

'I am so sorry that I will not be able to attend John's service. He was a dear friend and fellow Stephen Minister and Cursillista. I am praying for his soul and for peace and consolation for all the family.'

'Sorry for your loss, Tammy. I am thinking of you at this sad time.'

'Tam, Michael, and Family, 

I was honored to call John a friend and blessed to have shared his journey over the years. I sincerely regret that I will be out of town and thus unable to attend the services. My love and prayers to you all. 

Sincerely, 


Kenton Longaker'

'I know Mike, not John. 
But he must be good people.
Many condolences.
Anton'

'Climb high, climb far,
Your aim the sky,
Your goal the stars!!!
May you continue to achieve your goals.. your one of the greatest men I've ever met.. never a dull moment.'

'I am overwhelmed with sadness at the loss of my brother-in-Christ, John MacKechney. My thoughts and prayers are with Tam and family at this time. I will truly miss John.'

'To the family and close friends of John Mackeckney: 
 Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. I knew John when he was an outreach volunteer for The Institute of Texan Cultures. He was a fine, kind, sensitive man, who tried his best to be of good service to others. He was very real and authentic. I remember when he lost his son and how much that loss hurt him. Now he is reunited with all his loved ones who have gone before. Rest in peace, John!'

OBITUARY

John Rayford Mackechney

August 30, 1933 – May 23, 2015

Porter Loring Mortuary - McCullough

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