Peacefully on Thursday, November 28, 2024, surrounded by his family, aged 71 years. Loved husband of Liz, loved father and father-in-law of Dean and Alana, and Abbie and David Provis, cherished Poppy of Charlotte, Corbin, Rebekah, and Ben, loved brother of Lyn, and Glenda, loved brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend. Messages to 163 Bealey Street, Hokitika 7810, or can be left on Ian’s tribute page at www.thompsonfd.co.nz. A Service to celebrate Ian’s life will be held at All Saints Anglican Church, 57 Bealey Street, Hokitika, on Thursday, December 5, commencing at 1.00pm. Private cremation to follow.
Ian John Mehrtens
November 28, 2024
Dear Liz, Lyn, and Glenda, and families, so sorry and shocked to hear of Ian’s passing! May he rest in peace. Please do take care in the days ahead. We always think of you Liz and Ian. Special hug for Glenda. Aloha to you all.
Thinking of you all 💓
Such a shock. So sorry for your loss. Hugs to you all xxx Jill and Grant Foster, Howie and Berry Hughes
Thinking of you all and so sorry to hear of your loss such great memories as a kid 💖
Our condolences to Liz, Abbie David, Dean and Alana at this very sad time for you all.
Oh Liz. Im so sorry to read of Ian,s passing. Very fond memories of a great work mate and friend. Sending special love and hugs to you and all your family. X x x Roni
Shocked to hear the sad news. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Shocked to hear the sad news. Thinking of you all.
Our deepest sympathy to you all xx
Oh Liz we are very sad to hear you hv lost your right hand man.
Thinking of you all as you say your last farewells.
💔
Deepest Sympathy Liz and family so sad 2 read about Ian’s passing We all had some gd times way backon the day Rest in Peace Myrtle Fly High
Oh Merts, so enjoyed my time in the forestry with you, you were a good bugger. Condolences to Liz and your family. A life well lived, may you rest in perfect peace.
Condolences to the family.
Rest in love.
Condolences to Liz & family sorry for your loss
What a shock!!
Our sincerest sympathy to Liz, Dean, Abbie, Lyn, Glenda and families.
Sorry we can’t be with you on Thursday.
Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
RIP Mehrt’s
Such a shock, sad news!. Thoughts are with you all. Remember the good old days. Rex & Anthea.
Such a shock, sad news!. Thoughts are with you all. Remember the good old days. Rex & Anthea.
Sincere condolences from our family to you Liz, Dean Abby and families. Xx
Liz, Abbie and family so sorry to hear of Ians passing thoughts are with you all. Ian was so good helping the boys with the kindling wood the boys send there condolences also.
So very sorry for the loss of such a wonderful man condolences to Liz Dean and Abbie and extended family, Fond childhood memories of the swimming club days and backyard BBQs and beyonder ❤️
Condolences to all the family. Ian was always so kind to Jake at the club. He always had time for a game of pool with him and always made sure he got home safely on the courtesy. May he RIP.
Oh Liz what a shock to read this. Please accept our sincerest sympathy.
Very sorry to read of Ians passing. My condolenes to Liz and all the family.
To Liz,Dean, Abby and David. Sad news, such a shock. What a wonderful man Ian was. Caring and helpful to The Kindling wood boys. Please accept our deepest condolences at this sad time. Xx ❤️
Oh no, how sad, my condolences to Liz and family, thinking of you at this very sad time 💔
So sorry to read of Ian’s passing Liz. I have known Ian for about 60 yrs, but my most recent memory is of working with him at Seaview, he was always one of the good guys, rest in peace Ian
Ron Hibbs Tuatapere
So sorry to hear this very sad news Liz ,my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Liz and family ..i we’re so shocked to read of Ian’s passing .My Deepest Sympathy to you all .Treasure those beautiful memories .Bloody great guy friend and neighbour from across the river .Rest In Peace Ian
Deepest sympathy to the family
Our thoughts are with you
Zebby and Doreen
O Liz.
We are so sorry to read this sad news.
Our love and thoughts are with you, Dean, Abbie and families.
Deepest sympathy Liz and family for the sad passing of your husband, father and grandfather. Our thoughts are with you all.
Our sympathy to you Liz and family for your sad loss.
Deepest condolences to the family
Thinking of you all.
Love Ange x
Deepest sympathy to all the family. Seems like yesterday we were all at school together. Rest in peace.
Liz, Dean, Abbie and families so sorry to hear the sad news of Ian’s passing, I will miss him very much at our nights out at the club it will not be the same without him, a loved school friend from our day’s at Kaniere school xxoo