Terence MEHRTENS Obituary

Terry taught at Clifton Preparatory school in Durban, South Africa. His lessons were always fun, inspiring, well thought through and oft times conveyed with a glint in his eye. He was a well loved rugby coach to me also and I remember when Andrew was born to a very proud father. The world has lost a caring man.

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Thinking of You All - Treasure the Memories
Lyn and Don Garland
Timaru

Only heard now. What a loss. A man amongst men. He was my Math's teacher and Rugby Coach in South Africa. Got me started in rugby and believed in me. I still got the 1970 Natal Team autographs that he played in against the All Blacks. Thank you for everything Mr. Mehrtens. You will always be a part of my life.

We were saddened to hear of Terry´s passing. What wonderful neighbours you were to our family. We felt very blessed to have known Terry and Sandra.

I´m so sorry to hear and I loved reading all the amazing messages that speak to the incredible role model Terry was. If we had to lose to you guys at tennis (a lot) at least you made it fun. I have wonderful memories of your whole family. Having lost our family anchor so many years ago now, my thoughts are with you. Dianna Leslie and Averill.

Very fond memories of Terry during my teenage years playing tennis with the family in Kaiapoi and further afield. He had a warmth and an ease at connecting with people, and nearly 40 years on I still feel it. Thinking of you all Sandra, Andrew & family and wishing you the deepest condolences.
Rachel Pearson xxx

Condolances to the whanau- Terry gave me my first teaching job and really believed in me.

E te rangatira haere ki ou tipuna kua powhititia i a koe, aue, aue tiwhatiwha te po, tiwhatiwha te ao i tou wehenga. He mihi aroha ki te whanau pani

To Terry

You are a very special and humble man that served the Bromley School community relentlessly. Your generous spirit, kindness, empathy and selflessness left an imprint on our community that will never be forgotten. Thank you Mr Mehrtens for your love, wisdom, and leadership in which you served us. There are only fond memories from past students of the way you seemed to know each and everyone of them. Connecting with them, making them feel special and important.

"Kei te tangi matou i to kohinga, e te putake o nga hua katoa, te Rangatira Terry Mehrtens, i mua o to whakatipuranga i te Kura o Bromley."

"We grieve the loss of your passing, the foundation of all success, Rangatira Mehrtens, former Principal of Bromley School."

With a heavy heart, we send our deepest condolences and all our love and support to Sandra and family.

Bromley School

Our thoughts are with you at this sad time Sandra and families. Memories are forever and all the great times shared
Glenys and David Stead

Shocked and saddened to hear today of Terry's passing.
I have fond memories of many keenly fought battles on the tennis courts Kaiapoi vs Southbrook over many years and also his "helpful" after match comments at Kaiapoi Rugby.
Heartfelt condolences to Sandra and Family

To the Mehrtens Family
Sending my sincere condolences. I will always remember the time spent on the sideline at school and club rugby games. Rest in peace Terry.

Deepest Sympathy Sandra & Family on the loss of your Dearky Loved Husband, Friend, Father, Father-in-law & Grandad - Tez. You All & many other people have very fond memories of Terry & they certainly cannot be taken from you. Unfortunately I cannot attend the Celebration if Terry´s life today but will be thinking of you all. xxx

Dear Sandra and family. We were so shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Terry.
You were great neighbours for over 20 years and we have wonderful memories of our time living next to you.
Martin Visser & Fiona Gibb

The most amazing man!
Loved our laughs and drinks at the Glenbyre

Always will appreciate you giving me a chance

Still can´t believe you emailed me in

To the Merhrten families.
Hi Sandy,
Thinking of you at this sad time.

Terry was a special person and character. I have been kept up to date with regards to Terry, in the past, through mutual acquaintances from the tennis club. My fondest memories of Terry were during the annual combined sports days held at Woodend when Tuahiwi, Waikuku and Ouruhia attended. As you can imagine a great deal of good natured banter took place. Terry will be missed by many.

Saddened to hear of Terry's passing

Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Found memories of time at CBHS on the sideline watching the game that meant so much to Terry. Louise Walton (formerly Duckmanton)

Condolences to the Mehrtens family for the passing of Terry. I have special memories of our time together completing CMT.

Thinking of you Sandra and Kate and family. Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Terry. Memories are forever and you and Terry created a lifetime of good ones.

Dear Sandy, I am shocked and saddened to hear of Terry´s death. It´s hard to find the right words but know I am thinking of you, Andrew Catherine and Richard and also their families at this sad and difficult time. I like to think where ever they are their was a welcome from Rod.

To Sandy and family. So sorry to heat of Terrys passing. Thinking of you all.
Kay Thornley and Lois and Stan Lamplugh

So saddened to hear. Such an inspiring and memorable teacher and principal of Waltham School. He will always remembered as that one teacher who made my primary school years fun and educational Sincere condolences to the family during this time.

"Oh for the touch of a vanished hand
and the sound of a voice that is still"
Alfred Lord Tennyson
From David and Robbi Dash,with love.

Shocked and saddened by Terry's passing. You were wonderful neighbour's in Kaiapoi. Terry taught my son that, "you don't say no to Nannas."

So sorry to hear of Terry`s passing. Had huge respect for Terry as a young teacher in North Canterbury when he was Principal at Tuahiwi. Spent many happy hours with him over the years, at school related events and socialising `after hours`, as well as working with Sandy at Kaiapoi Borough. My sincere condolences to Sandy and family. Thinking of you at this difficult time...

Sorry to learn of Terry's passing. We as kids had a great times playing together during the late 1950s in Ivory Street, Rangiora. Deepest sympathy to Sandra and all the family. Kind regards, Ian PINER (now Havelock North).

Thinking of you all at this sad time Sandy. Wonderful memories of fun times in our tennis days.

Dear Sandra and families,
our deepest sympathy on the passing of Terry. I also have fond memories of playing tennis with Terry at the Kaiapoi Tennis Club. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Jenny and Steve Bisset

My Dad Paul Davies coached Terry and I was very fortunate enough to play along side Terry at HSOB. Terry was a wonderful person who was loved by many. Fantastic sense of humor and a masterful rugby player. RIP Terry, thoughts are with you Sandy. Terry Davies

To the Mehrtens Family
Our sincere condolences in the loss of Mr Mehrtens we have very fond memories of a lovely man and a great teacher from the Knighton Family ( Papanui Primary School)

To Sandra and family, very shocked to hear of Terry´s passing I have many happy memories of times spent with you both at the Kaiapoi tennis club.
All my thoughts are with you all
Janet Moore

To Sandy and family, sorry to hear of the passing of Terry, lots of great tennis memories and his wicked sense of humour. Thinking of you all. Lynette

MEHRTENS, Terry:
From 1991 - 2004. When he retired, Terry was the respected and loved principal of Bromley School. He was always courteous, friendly, fun and firm with a mischievous sense of humour which paved the way for a great atmosphere at school. He knew all the pupils by name, they knew he cared about them and in turn strove to be the best they could be. On behalf of his ex staff, ex pupils and friends of Bromley.
Thank you Terry, your time at Bromley will never be forgotten.
Lois, Secretary.