Roger MAHAN Obituary

I worked for Roger in the 80s he was hard-working and a pioneer

I met Roger at Rollag, Minnesota, USA a few years ago. Had several very nice conversations with him. Sold him a gas powered washing machine and a display of IHC memorabila. Was a great experience dealing with him. Darrell D Dey

On behalf of Kyle Park the home of (SC Traction Engine & Transport Museum Inc) members we would like to extend our sincerest sympathy to family and friends, in their recent loss. Roger was a special character who will be sadly missed in our field but the legacy he has left will mean he will never be forgotten. RIP.

Beautiful Man, I so sorry for your loss, He was such a pleasure all my love to his family and friends,

Sorry to hear of your father's passing

Great memories of working with Roger on the Rocklands - Pukerangi Water Scheme, providing household and stock water to 20 Farms in dry challenging country. That scheme now 45 years on, and the Patearoa Scheme now 50 years on, both still operating well. His ability to cut through 'Red Tape' was instrumental to the successful completion of these schemes in Central Otago.

The West Otago Vintage Club and Museum would like to pass on there condolences to the family of Roger Mahan . He was the main sponsor of one of our events .He will be remembered for his enthusiasm of vintage machinery and steam engines .

Members and officers of the New Zealand vintage machinery club, Keating park, Christchurch, offer our condolences to the Mahon family.
Roger was a enthusiastic member and generously supported or club.
He was not only a dedicated and enthusiastic preserver of vintage machinery. But actually created many novel and unique , kiwi machines. That in turn , will be cherised in times to come.
His practicle energy and business brain has lead to a fabulous collection of machinery that will be safe for generations in the future.
Our club has recently enjoyed reading about his contracting life when he was generous enough to allow our magazine to share. it.
Rogers" real life" outlook, and "tell it like it is " style was typical of contractors of his generation.
His presence will be missed by many in the wider vintage machinery and other organisations .
Wayne Dyer. President. NZ vintage machinery club,

Got to know Roger very well on his travels. He will be sadly missed.

Condolences to your family Roger.... You hold a special place in our family history.
From buying & selling various dozers to my grandfather... To being a great friend to my late father Wally.... To being my first job as a teenager. Knowing you & working for you has been nothing short of inspirational. My father forever looked on, from the various contracts & jobs he had with you. Thank you for those opportunities. Like an old Totara tree, you are now also one of the legends forever embedded in history that we will continue to talk about. Rest easy Roger & enjoy your catch up with dad.

Worked with Roger on water schemes in the North and South Island.
A great character and a great friend much loved and admired by our family.
We will always remember him with affection.
Don and Jill Cottle
Ex Otaki now in Kerikeri

Sorry for your loss, and condolences to family at this sad time.
Remember Rodger as a neighbor at Peel Forest many years ago.

Marion, Was sorry to hear of Roger´s passing was only about a week ago I picked up a brochure about his business at the Fairlie Museum and thought how his business had grown since the days when he had his repairs done at the Irishman Creek workshop

Family gives us the strength to move through our loss
Father to Elizabeth, Adrienne, Lynda and Andrew.
Grandfather to Matthew, James, Nicolas, Jessica, Jemima, Kate, Amelie, Sam and Evelyn.
Great grandfather to Mela, Archie, Theodore, Harvey and Freya.

It might be goodbye, but your legacy lives on through us all and will continue to live on through future generations.
Rest in Peace.

Family gives us the strength to move through our loss
Father to Elizabeth, Adrienne, Lynda and Andrew.
Grandfather to Matthew, James, Nicolas, Jessica, Jemima, Kate, Amelie, Sam and Evelyn.
Great grandfather to Mela, Archie, Theodore, Harvey and Freya.

It might be goodbye, but your legacy lives on through us all.
Your legacy will continue to live on through future generations.
Rest in Peace.

Peacefully passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, in his hometown, Geraldine. It may be goodbye, but your legacy lives on through us all. Survived by his children Elizabeth, Adrienne, Lynda and Andrew, grandchildren Matthew, James, Nicolas, Jessica, Jemima, Kate, Amelie, Sam and Evelyn, and great-grandchildren Mela, Archie, Theodore, Harvey, and Freya.

"Family gives us the strength to move through our loss"
"Rest in Peace"

In loving memory of Dad,

Liz and Bo wish to share his peaceful passing on Monday, February 24, 2025. He will be deeply missed. Grandad to Nicolas and Jemima, and Great-Grandad Mela and Archie.