A Funeral Mass will be held for the repose of the soul of Mr Paul Anthony “Potto” MERTZ at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Barham on MONDAY (13th December 2021) commencing at 10.00am.
Location of the Funeral can be found here
Followed by Burial at the Barham Lawn Cemetery.
Location of Cemetery can be found here
Attendance at either service requires full Covid19 vaccination.
We wish to encourage you to express your sympathies and condolences to the family via a post on this announcement which the family are able to access and read. Your love and support at this time will mean so much to them.
To my dear friend Chloe and family,
I am so very saddened to learn of the loss of your darling dad and family member.
I have watched you with such admiration as you have navigated this very difficult path. I am aware that your heart is broken right now so please be kind to yourself.
I hope the wonderful memories you have in your heart will help carry you through these next difficult days that lay ahead of you.
In my thoughts always
Tanya Miles xx
Much love to Tyson and your family at the passing of your dad
What beautiful memories you all have
Kind regards
Lainie and Tony Aiello
Thoughts and much sympathy to all family. Many memories of a great squash player and mate during those squash years.
Rip Potto , may you find peace on your next journey . Sending condolences to the family ❤️
To Chloe and Tyson. Sending love to you both in this difficult time ❤️ Your dad was such an amazing person who loved you both so much! He will be missed by many.. RIP Paul ❤️
Condolences to Phil and the family. Paul was a darling soul, part of the fabric of our community whose humble character as he wandered the streets of Barham made us feel at home. So sad to hear of his passing. May he Rest In Peace and Rise in Glory.
Fr. Neale.
Deepest condolences to you Phil and your family at this very sad time. Thinking of you all. Love Annie and Woolly
To Jo Chloe Tyson and families sorry for your loss. Paul is at peace now…. Christine and Michael xx
Deepest sympathies to Chloe, Tyson, Joanne, and Paul’s family. You have all shown amazing strength and courage during this difficult time.
To Chloe Lockie,Tyson Phillip john and Nick .
Paul was a lovely gentle person always happy to talk about his
children you could tell how much he cared and loved them
And in return they loved him .
So very Proud of you Chloe and Tyson
You will miss him terribly thinking of you all
Sandra Mertz and family
My sincere sympathy to Phil, Chloe, Tyson and family. Rest easy Potto xx
My condolences to you Phil and family my love and prayers to both Chloe and Tyson. A very gentle soul at rest. A proud dad he most definitely was. Rest easy Potto.
To Phil, John, Nick and family, deepest sympathy on the passing of Paul(Potto) Many great memories of a down to earth bloke. Love Rick and Donnella Bennett
Thinking of you Chloe and Tyson at this sad time , condoleces to Paul’s extended family . Will miss our many waves and nodes of heads out the front, you were a true gentleman and were so very proud of your children. RIP neighbour
Sorry to hear.
A gentle guy who will be missed
Lisa rackstraw
On behalf of the St Vincent de Paul Society, I extend my condolences to Phil, Chloe, Tyson and family, on your loss of Paul. We keep you all in our prayers during this very sad time.
“Potto”many memories of friend gatherings, and lifts home from town! such a heart of gold you will be missed buddy around the streets of Barham and Koondrook I’m sure in that the recent g’days out the front of your flat was always a brightness of my days. deepest sympathies to Phil, Chloe, Tyson, and families.
Michelle for her wonderful caring of Potto
thinking of you all at this sad time xx “fly high potto” you will always be remembered xx
Deepest sympathy to Phil John Nick and family on the passing of Paul. Thinking of you all at this time.Sure Maureenwill be waiting for you.xx❤️ Alan and Margaret Morrow
Taken way too young a great mate of mine who will be sadly missed by all, I will remember the good times we had in our younger days whether it be on the Squash Court the Footy field or just having a quiet beer at the Pub hopefully the Blues will make the finals next year with you watching down on them and cheering them on Rest in Peace Mate ❤
Cheers,
Rowdy Arthur
Our hearts go out to you Chloe, Tyson and Phil, may Paul now Rest In Peace after a very tough year. Back with mum and out of pain. xxx
Karen and Stephen
Deepest sympathy to Chloe and Tyson on the loss of your loved Dad xx
Thinking of you and His family
Rest In Peace Paul
Rest easy Buddy!
All my love and support today and always to Phil, Chloe, Tyson and family xx
A true gentleman at rest xx
Phil John and Nick. Thoughts and prayers to you all. Sorry will be away on Monday. Love Rose and Alan
Oh so sad to hear this, Potto you were a true gentleman, and a great friend, lots of love to your family, Phil, John and Nick, Joanne, Chloe and Tyson, sure Maureen was there to meet you, you will be surely missed love Steve, Jenny and family ♥️❤️