MACKEY, Frederick James (Fred):
Passed away peacefully after a short illness at Waikato Hospital on Saturday, 1 November 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.
Dearly loved husband of Rachel for 32 years. Father of Riley and Jennifer. Loved brother of Judith, Beverley, Ken, Lynley and Heather.
Special thanks to the team at OPR3, Waikato Hospital for their care and support of Fred.
Messages to the ‘Mackey Family’ can be sent c/- Grinter’s Funeral Home, 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434 or in Fred’s online tribute book on this page.
A memorial service for Fred will be held at Raleigh Street Christian Centre, 24 Raleigh Street, Leamington, Cambridge on Thursday, 6 November 2025 at 2.30 pm
16 Messages:
What a legend fred, it was an absolute pleasure working along side you for the time we did, most definitely a one of a kind man with so much wisdom to pass along, always smiling and giving your all. You will be dearly missed my mate. You are someone that will not be forgotten. Rest easy my bro. Jah Jah
Today we say good by to good bugger. Frederick James, Mackey (Fred). Thank-you Fred for your friendship, loyalty, support and you simply being Fred Mackey. I along with many of the team members that have come through Team Kiwi Racing over the years will miss your smile, enthusiasm and banter you have shared with each and everyone of us over the years. RIP Fred.
Thanks for all the good and indeed fun times, for taking care of us, always with a grin, we already miss you terribly. Our love to your family at this incredibly hard time.
We had good times and we had issues that lost contact over the years and bumping into again a few years ago at rally far north was great always thought you and Rachel your at peace now along with I’ll the others that have passed and in the racetrack in the sky RIP mate
Rachel & family
Thinking of you at this time with the sudden passing of Fred. May fond memories of the many years you have shared together and knowing that lots of people hold you in their thoughts at this difficult time help comfort in the days ahead.
Lots of love
Anne, Donald & family
Rest in peace mate ur going to be miss .thank u for all the gd times we had . It not going to be the same with out u allway ring and give me shit lol
You will be sadly missed
I’m so sorry for your loss Rachel, Riley, Jennifer and family. Rest in peace uncle Fred.
Fly high dear brother and keep those racers up there in check
Lots of Love and I’ll miss you
RIL always ♥️
Thanks for the laughs and giggles over the years Fred
Thanks for your friendship
Gone way too soon
The chequered flag is waving for you
That race track in the sky is getting way to big for my liking
Till we met again
Fred , your smile , your heart if gold ,you would do anything for anybody Your love and devotion for Rachel, Riley and Jennifer was unconditional. You will be missed , go to the racetrack in the sky grumpy and the team will be waiting for you RIL
Kylie ,Gavin,Janice
To Rachel and all Fred & Rachel’s Family and friends although knowing yourselves was brief my sincerest condoleness and heartfelt thoughts to you all at this difficult time. So glad he got to have his trip to Bathurst with us all last month. With love Jo
All my love and thoughts are with you and your family.
Rest easy Uncle Fred. You can race round the track as much as you like now.
I will always remember the good old days and the silly / fun antics we all used to get up to.
Love Melissa (Mackey) Whiting
Always a gentleman, great banter and craic with Fred. I will always remember the craic we had at rod millens events over the years. Those were good times with Fred. Fred and Rachael would always volunteer for motorsport, always helping where they could it was Fred’s happy place, you could see him and Rachel at any event in the country. Good days my friend that I will never forget the laughter was brilliant fly high my friend (Fred),
One of a kind Fred
Condolences to your whanau
The construction sign in office will never be the same
Rest in peace mate