Ian ELLERY Obituary

I have only just learned of Ian's passing having been away from Arohena for so long. We were neighbours of the Yates family with the Ellerys being just up the road. On behalf of the Podevin family I offer sincere condolences to Sarah and family. I also understand that your mother Ata passed away last year. So sorry to hear that as well.

He was my friggin idol, and i'd never stop telling people about my crazy uncle. My crazy uncle that ate a thermometor, that makes his own organic drench from apple cider vinegar, that was hypnotised to stop smoking, that lives off the grid and is building a mud hut, that owned a scooby doo dog and a horse called horey and that would talk to me about RPR fertiliser and the generator until my ears fell off.

He was the uncle that taught us to make good use of what you have, to always pay people for their work and pay them well (especially if you yell at them), to get back on ya motorbike ride it up that friggin hill, to catch em, drench em and dag em, he taught us that you can't ride a horse until you've fallen off it 100 times (which i haven't achieved yet), that every bit of bush has been left there for a good reason, in-fact everything is where it is for a good reason. That process is important. That having a good time is even more important and that you actually CAN win arguments by being the loudest in the room.

The Totara tree is a tall, strong and mighty tree that lives for hundreds of years. Totara trees are of great importance in moari tradtion and they hold great mana. The Totara tree has the same meaning to my family.

Kua hinga te totara o te wao nui a tane

A totara has fallen in the great forest of tane

Condolences to Margaret, Ata (Mrs Ellery to me...) Sara and family. Arohena such a special place. Ian was part of that special place. Pip Watson.

So sorry to hear the news. Ian was a much loved mate during our time at Downland Sheep World - Rebecca and Dan, Perth Western Australia

My condolences to you all. Love and thinking of you. Love Meryl

My heart broke when I heard the news. Ian you are my wildest much loved friend, I will miss you. Sending all my love to Margie and I wish I was there with you. Arohamai Lauren, Reef, Harper and Macy.

Very sorry to hear about this. Ian and I were best mates at Arohena Primary school before going our seperate ways. Far too early to leave this world but at least he was doing what he loved when he passed.

I'm very sorry to hear about Ian's death. Best mates at Arohena Primary school. Enjoyed catching up with him at the 75th reunion.
Far too early to leave this world but I'm glad to hear it happened while he was doing what he loved.

Our condolences to family and friends, Ross Walker and family

Our sincerest condolences to Margaret and her family at this terribly sad time. Memories are cherished forever. You are in our thoughts and our hearts Aroha ♥ Martin Di and Robert

Our condolences to Margaret and extended families on the sudden passing of Ian . I will always remember Ian as a man of the land , will cherish the memories of our trip around the south Island together back in the 80s .RIP mate .

So very sad to learn of your loss. Ian was a man who loved the outdoors and fun times with his family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
John and Mary Austin