Zakkari Dalton Alex Gurchin
April 24, 1991 – February 23, 2025
With broken hearts, the family of Zakkari Dalton Alex Gurchin shares that Zakk passed away at Four Counties Hospital in Newbury on February 23, 2025, after a long battle with cancer.
Zakk is survived by his devoted wife, McKenna (Munro), and their two beloved children, Bennett and Scotlynn, who were the light of his life. He was deeply loved by his parents, Alex and Kim Gurchin, and his sister and brother-in-law, Marisa and Aaron Stocking.
He will be greatly missed by his grandparents, Alex and Sharon Gurchin, in-laws Bob and Heather Munro, siblings-in-law Madison and Brad Podolinsky, Robert Munro and Seana McDonald, as well as his adored nieces and nephews, Blake, Rhett, and Emerson. His beloved black lab, Ellie, was always by his side.
Zakk was welcomed into the arms of those who predeceased him, including grandparents Karl and Christena Campbell, Uncle Kevin Campbell, and nephew Cohen Stocking.
For nine years, Zakk was the heart of the Gurchin Real Estate Team, where he built lifelong relationships. His vibrant personality lit up every room, and his passion for helping others shone through in everything he did.
A lifelong sports enthusiast, Zakk was a dedicated coach for the East Lambton Eagles and Southwest Bullets and a beloved teammate on the Astros and Muddogs baseball teams. He found joy in sharing his love of the game with his children, ensuring that Bennett and Scotlynn followed in his footsteps on the ice and ball field.
Zakk and McKenna built a beautiful life together in Alvinston, embracing every moment. Though their time together was short, their love was unwavering.
A Celebration of Life will take place at the Brooke-Alvinston-Inwood Community Complex, 3310 Walnut Street, Alvinston, Ontario, on Sunday, March 9, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations to support his family may be made by cheque (McKenna Gurchin), by e-transfer to mckennamunro@gmail.com, or via GoFundMe to support Bennett and Scotlynn’s future.
Online condolences may be made at Watford Funeral Home.
