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Robert Henry "Robbie" MEHRTENS

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Robert MEHRTENS Obituary

Peacefully at The Croft Rest Home, Timaru, on Tuesday, January 6, 2026; aged 65 years. Loved husband of Angela, loved father of James. Son of the late Martin and Rosemary. Brother and brother-in-law of Liz and the late Cyril, Judy and David, Martin and Janice, Grant and Marian, Fliss and Sattar, Angela and David, Tim and Leah, and all the extended family. A service to celebrate Robbie's life will be held at Aoraki Funeral Services Chapel, 160 Mountain View Road, Timaru, on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 1.00pm. A livestream of the service is available, please email [email protected] or call 03 6862148. Messages to the Mehrtens family, C/- PO Box 4091, Highfield, Timaru 7942.


Published by Timaru Herald from Jan. 8 to Jan. 10, 2026.

Memories and Condolences
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Mark Mehrtens

March 5, 2026

My condolences to Angela and family

Greg chamberlain

January 15, 2026

I new Robbie from work very nice person

Leanne Dixon

January 14, 2026

Very sincere sympathy to all the family on the loss of your loved Robbie. Always on for a great chat and a laugh, thinking of you .

Colin Burt

January 13, 2026

Angela and James. So sorry to hear of Robbies passing. He always had time to talk to me.

Melissa Bailey

January 13, 2026

Thoughts are with you at this sad time, Angela and family. A big man with a big heart and an even bigger smile. Rest easy. x

Steve Evans

January 12, 2026

Sorry to hear of Robbies passing. Condolences to Angela and family. A real great guy. RIP Robbie.

Callum and Julie McDonald

January 12, 2026

So sad to read this, the chap who always wore the biggest smile, and always had time for you. GB001 indeed.
Big hugs.

Lynda Milward

January 12, 2026

Dear Angela & James
My sincere condolences on Robbies passing. A great guy gone too soon.
May thoughts & memories held dear
Bring peace in your hearts &
minds.

Lynn Morgan

January 12, 2026

Dear Merhtens Family,

We are so sorry to hear of Robbie's passing. Such a lovely man with a big heart.

Love and sincere condolences. Lynn and Brian

Philip Mathias & Family

January 11, 2026

To the Mehrtens Family, we are so sorry to hear of Robbie's passing, thru all of our tears, we also get to smile because we knew Robbie, and he always made our day better.

Grant & Kaye Bailey

January 11, 2026

Very sorry to hear of Robbie's passing, condolences to Angela and family with great sadness, RIP Robbie

Clayton kinsman

January 11, 2026

So sorry to read this...only got to know robbie through his visits to BP washdyke as he was a bit older than me at the Douglas where we both grew up .lovely guy and sorry to here that he won't enjoy retirement..thinking of you Layton

Diana Kisi

January 11, 2026

Dear Angela, I heard through Kay R. about Robbie being unwell. Am sending you my most sincere condolences. XX

Tony Shaw

January 11, 2026

Angela, so sorry to read of Robbie's passing. He was one of life's gentlemen. It was always a pleasure working for you guys. Amd when we needed his services, it was always provided promptly and with his great warm smile. I know you will miss him but remember the good times.

Athol Hines

January 11, 2026

So sorry to hear this news. Robbie was full of life and was never a dull moment being with him. I worked with Robbie at CFM for a number of years and became good friends.
Sympathies to Angela, James and family.

Chris Wensley

January 10, 2026

We were very sorry to hear of Robert's passing. We have memories of him as a good neighbour and friend from our younger days at Waihao Downs. Condolances to the Mehrtens family.
Chris and Lloyd Wensley, and Stuart White.

Ray Everett

January 10, 2026

Really sorry to hear of Robbies passing. Top bloke to know and work along side. Condolences to all the family at this sad time.

Ray Everett.

Donette Fargher (Johns)

January 10, 2026

Remember Robbie as one of life´s good guys. Always enjoyed a chat whenever we bumped into each other. Sympathies to immediate and extended families.

Leigh & Rachel Smethurst

January 9, 2026

Remembered as a bloody good bugger. Mother in-law to Brenda and the late Roy, Sister and Brother in-law to Rachel & Leigh, Uncle to Chelsea & Madison and Great Uncle to Coco, Brother in-law to Steve and Uncle to Nico & Eliza. RIP

Keni and Glenis MacDonald and the team from Parkside

January 9, 2026

Angela and family ,so sad to read of Robbies passing he will be remembered by all of us Pool players from Parkside as a good bugger [ Robbies own words because to him we were all good buggers ] Rest In Peace now Robbie

Kevin Beeby

January 9, 2026

Sorry to read of Robbies death thinking of you Angela and James a great guy to work with and as a friend

Lorraine

January 9, 2026

I´m so sorry to read about Robbie´s passing. My thoughts and condolences to you Angela and James

Jenny

January 9, 2026

To the Mehrtens family. So sorry to hear the news of Robert.
Regards Jenny Lamont (nee Bailey, Waihao Downs)

Lindsay Coulter

January 9, 2026

So sad to learn of this. Thinking of your family at this difficult time. I have fond memories of working with Rob, as a young farmer boy, (Ford tractor fanatic), many years ago.

Hickling Family

January 9, 2026

A much loved neighbour from Ranfurly street days, sorry for your loss Angela and James, Robbie was a great guy with a huge smile and big heart. Thinking of you all, love from the Hickling family x

Ray and Barbara Cosgrove

January 9, 2026

Very saddened to see this. Ray and I both worked with Robbie at the MED many years ago. He's always been very kind and helpful to us over the years. Sorry for your loss Angela and James
RIP Robbie

Grant and Kaye Ritani

January 8, 2026

Angela and James
Very sorry for your loss.Our thoughts are with you.

Gary Wright

January 8, 2026

To the Merhtens Family sorry for your loss Robbie was a great guy to work with and a great friend he'll be sadly missed . From all us old MED boys we send our condolences

Paula Wells

January 8, 2026

Sincere condolences to Angela, James and extended family. For so many years I made a special "Robbie" sandwich. Paula & Steve (Dunroamin)

Gary Wakefield

January 8, 2026

Please accept my sincere condolences to Angela and James
Robbie was a wonderful person who is well respected in the community
Everyone was in his words a Good Bugger

Valerie and Barry Angel

January 8, 2026

Saddened to read of Robbie's passing alway's a HAPPY chap also very helpful.
Val & Barry

Geoffrey

January 8, 2026

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.my deepest condolences to Angela and the family

Terry Mehrtens

January 8, 2026

Rest in Peace Robbie will always remember as children some of the great times we had on the farm growing up. Till we meet again you are free love and respect. condolence to the family

gerard martin

January 8, 2026

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

neil McKinnon

January 8, 2026

Those whom we love and lose are no longer where they were they are now wherever we are
St Johannes Chrysostomos
Sorry for your loss Janice

Viv Peebles

January 8, 2026

Angela

We are so sorry to read Robbie has passed away. He was such a great guy taken far to soon.

'Treasure your Memories'
Warren and Viv.

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