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Ian John Mehrtens

November 28, 2024

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.

64 Comments

  1. Tom and Carol Thorpe

    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.

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    • Alan & Carlene Packham

      Thinking of you all 💓

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    • Jill and Grant Foster, Howie and Berry Hughes

      Such a shock. So sorry for your loss. Hugs to you all xxx Jill and Grant Foster, Howie and Berry Hughes

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      • Rose and George

        Shocked and saddened by to hear of Ian’s passing, great man gone to soon, lot’s of laughs we have had over the year’s rest easy Fluff 💔

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    • Tineke Mann

      Thinking of you all and so sorry to hear of your loss such great memories as a kid 💖

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    • Sherry and David Whyte

      So very sorry to hear of this sad news.
      Our deepest sympathy to Liz and family.

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    • Luke fisher

      Liz sorry to here about merz he was a good bugger both having a beer and working with you both are good friends

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  2. Shona and Murray Marshall

    Our condolences to Liz, Abbie David, Dean and Alana at this very sad time for you all.

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    • Roni Wright

      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

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      • Glenys Muir

        So sorry to hear of Ian’s passing. He was a great work mate and friend. My thoughts are with you all.

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    • Nancy Woolhouse

      Shocked to hear the sad news. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

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    • Nancy Woolhouse

      Shocked to hear the sad news. Thinking of you all.

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    • Sue and Colin Peterson

      Our deepest sympathy to you all xx

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    • Barry & Jeanne

      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.
      💔

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    • Jane Chapman

      So sad to hear the passing of Ian. Are thought are with you all at this time.
      Colin and Jane

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  3. Adele Stuart

    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

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  4. Rob (Punga) Fearn

    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.

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    • Sue and Peter Coghlan

      What sad news Liz.We have Fond memories of Ian. Thinking of you and your family at this very sad time.

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  5. Jo Negri

    Condolences to the family.
    Rest in love.

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    • Stephen jones

      Condolences to Liz & family sorry for your loss

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    • Raewyn Carter

      I’m so sorry to hear about Ian. Love to you all xxxx

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  6. Roger & Beryl Agnew

    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

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  7. Anthea Keenan

    Such a shock, sad news!. Thoughts are with you all. Remember the good old days. Rex & Anthea.

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  8. Anthea Keenan

    Such a shock, sad news!. Thoughts are with you all. Remember the good old days. Rex & Anthea.

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    • Josie Wells

      Sorry to read about Ian passing. I remember the good old days in Bealey Street. Condolence to you and whanau.

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  9. Del Godfrey

    Sincere condolences from our family to you Liz, Dean Abby and families. Xx

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  10. Heidi.

    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.

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  11. Emma Ag

    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 ❤️

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  12. Redpaths (Jake)

    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.

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  13. Diane and John Craig

    Oh Liz what a shock to read this. Please accept our sincerest sympathy.

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  14. Lexy Cowlin

    Very sorry to read of Ians passing. My condolenes to Liz and all the family.

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  15. Suzanne and Damien Theyers

    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 ❤️

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    • Mark Thomas

      I enjoyed talking and playing pool with him , sad to hear this news , condolences to all .

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  16. Shirley Grant

    Oh no, how sad, my condolences to Liz and family, thinking of you at this very sad time 💔

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  17. Ron Hibbs

    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

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    • Joy Staines

      So very sad to hear this news today Liz & family

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  18. Name Hellen Morris

    So sorry to hear this very sad news Liz ,my deepest sympathy to you and your family.

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    • Jean Marie Mason (Hutchison)

      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

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  19. Geoff and Doreen Marshall

    Deepest sympathy to the family
    Our thoughts are with you
    Zebby and Doreen

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    • Max and Sally Bateup

      O Liz.
      We are so sorry to read this sad news.
      Our love and thoughts are with you, Dean, Abbie and families.

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  20. Angela and Graeme Anderson

    Deepest sympathy Liz and family for the sad passing of your husband, father and grandfather. Our thoughts are with you all.

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  21. Angela and Graeme Anderson

    Our sympathy to you Liz and family for your sad loss.

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  22. Karen McLeod

    Deepest condolences to the family

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  23. Ange

    Thinking of you all.
    Love Ange x

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  24. Linda Gardyne

    Deepest sympathy to all the family. Seems like yesterday we were all at school together. Rest in peace.

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  25. Raeone Wallace

    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

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    • Doug & Yvonne Cochrane.

      We are so sorry and saddened to hear of Ian’s passing.
      Our sincere condolences to Liz, Abbie and David, Dean and Alana and families.
      The memories we have from all the good times we enjoyed those years ago.
      Taken too soon.
      RIP Ian.🌹🌹🌹

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  26. Sandra and Bryan Cudmore

    Oh no what a shock on this sad news Liz Dean, Abbie and Families deepest condolences of a true Gentleman . Fly High Ian I’m going to miss our chats and your smiley face 💔🩵🩵

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  27. Helen Lash

    Sending my deepest sympathies to you and your family Liz.
    Thinking of you all.

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  28. Kelly, Beana, Jorja and Marnie

    So sorry for the huge loss of your hubby, dad and pop. You will miss him greatly. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

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  29. Valda $ Allan (Pokey) Pattinson

    Liz, Dean,Abby, and family, our sincere sympathy to you all.
    We are so very saddened and shocked to read this passing of Ian💕
    Have so many special memories of working with Ian at Seaview, having many great times as members together in the savage club. Also a good friend.

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  30. Sue Wells

    OMG Liz I am so shocked and saddened to hear this news. My thoughts are with you and Dean and Abbie at this differcult time. RIP Ian

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  31. Jim & Paula Staton

    Condolences to Liz and family, such a sad loss, taken too soon. A great friend since the late 1970’s ex the forestry clearfelling gang days. Always on for a yarn, especially at the Chartered Club, will be missed. RIP Ian

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  32. Margaret & John Atkinson

    Our deepest sympathy to Liz, family, Lyn & Glenda on the loss Ian.

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  33. kerry molloy

    a sad farewell to a former friend ,hunter and all round great bloke .my sincerest condolences go to liz ,Dean ,and abbie in these dark days .RIPMehrts – you lived for those you loved ,those you loved remeber.

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  34. Wes Armstrong

    Condolences to all for ians passing.remebering all the good times we all had in younger days.restin peace Mherts

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  35. Angela Keenan

    My sincere condolences to Liz, Abbie & Family- thinking of you all at this sad time.

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  36. Heather mehrtens

    Condolences to Liz and her family thinking of you all at this sad time

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  37. Jan Sowman

    Sorry to read of the passing of Ian. Loving thoughts are with you all at this sad time

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  38. Marilyn Paterson

    Malcolm and I send our sincere condolences to you Liz, Abbie ,Dean and families on the sad loss of Ian, treasure the happy memories you have, they are special and will last forever.

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  39. Karen Payne

    Dear Liz,Dean,Alana,Abbie and David. We are so sorry to hear of Ian’s passing and our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time. John and Karen

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  40. KEVIN LALOR AND LYN GRIFFITHS

    To Liz and family Lyn and myself our condolences and a big sympathy to you and the family Ian was really great and would do anything for you, Liz and family Ian helped out us in anything a big thankyou and Liz. Ian is in a good place now up with the angels now, RIP . KEVIN AND LYN .

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  41. Tarn Murtha

    So sorry to hear of the loss of Ian. When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure. Sending love to Abbie, Liz, Dean & family

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  42. Murray and Tilly Woolford

    Condolences to Liz and family. Sorry for your loss.

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