The Taranaki Stock Car Club (Stratford Speedway) committee, life members, members, staff and volunteers of Stratford Speedway send their deepest condolence to Merv’s family at this sad time. Merv had a true ability and that is why the name Merv Julian was and still is cemented in so many heads from one end of the country to the other. Merv you were and always will be a true legend of Stratford Speedway on and off the track and will never been forgot. We thank you for being a part of our club and what you have done and achieved over the years. You wore the “S” with pride and made so many people proud to be a Merv Julian fan. We hope that everyone is ready for you up there Merv cos we know you will defiantly be giving them all a shake up, but for now your final checked flag has dropped and the pain and suffering is over. Rest easy Merv, your legacy will live on forever.

Sad to hear the news of Mary's passing, always remembered with a smile. Bill and Zita Poole (Biesiek)

Will miss our catch ups mate rest easy my friend

To Laura, Warren and families, I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved son Merv. and brother. So many memories with my time with the Julian family from a young age in Inglewood. I hope Warren you had special time to be there for your big brother Merv. Such a long journey for you but special to be there for each other. It's so sad to say goodbye to a sibling, we cherish the memories always. Diane Elmes XOXO

I did not you personally but seen you race for many years. Merv you were awesome to watch race. Gone too soon but never will be forgotten. Rest in peace mate.

Rip mate.

Cheers for always saying it how it is and keeping us young bucks honest. Without exaggeration a true legend in every sense of the word and the turn out here proves that. Cheers young fella!

Always a pleasure working with ya, plenty of good times old boy keep that c.b up loud

Merv, you certainly knew how to get shit done! We loved having you work with us over the last couple of years and the whole team at Treadlite NZ will miss you, the office girls all agree, you are the second best thing to ever come out of Taranaki! Thanks for all the chats and support, you have been a part of our Pierce family longer than i have and now you get to hang with the boys again Rest easy my friend Brad Pierce and the Treadlite team!

Heartbroken at the loss of another mate, but thankful that I got to share my ride with Merv. The memories and my flashbacks of Merv always bring a smile to my face.

Condolences to the Julian family, Merv was a great character, who will missed. Alan, Blake and the team from Hooper Motorsport.

Merv . Great to see you and spend some time with you before you passed thanks for the memories brother see you again one day remember to save my spot .

Saddened to hear this through Facebook just met him recently

I remember you Merv when you lived on Paritutu Road when you use to bike to school with brother Jim.Always jovial,a loveable bloke and a ready smile. R.I.P. Merv. Our love goes to all your family, especially Mum Laura.

Aww mervy . We have had some amazing trips away with you and mary, bunter and trace and us. So many laughs and a few drinks here and there. We are so lucky to have you in our lives. Going to miss the banter and all your crazy sayings. Have a few bourbons up there and say hi to everyone when you're catching up there . Missing you loads already. Forever in our hearts. Forever missed 😘 Julz and Dickie xx

Well not sure what to say, you certainly enjoyed life. Thank you for being there after a real hard time. You and Mary were absolutely awesome. You are the kindest and most real swearing fella I know! Thank you! Love you loads…. Hi to Stefano! You legend - miss that laugh already xx

So Merv, Skinny did his own tribute to you, so here is mine. We have spent the week in New Plymouth and all I can think is that I do wish that you were here. You have an incredible group of friends, I have never experienced anything like the love support and admiration that has been shown for you over that time. Thanks for being a great mate, we will always remember you and your cheeky grin. Love you long time. Denise.

My condolences to the Julian family in this time af sadness. You all have heaps of great memories.

Owh Merv Sorry to hear this sad news. I hadn’t seen Merv for a while. But no matter what pub I was in he would always yell out ‘Hey Flange’ (rather loudly) ‘You still drinking that gin? He’s the bugger that started that nickname! Had many a good night watching Merv race at Stratford. All over NZ actually. He was the sober driver for the Vamp Netball Team end of season annual round the mountain pub crawl. We all loved him. Condolences to all his family and friends. I’m going to watch livestream and have a G&T to farewell a true Inglewood legend. But I get the feeling it will be a gin and tissues. RIP Merv x

Sending hugs to Aunty Lora Rowan Eileen and families May Merv now rest in peace Denise and Murray Fleming

Condolences to All family at this very Sad time. RIP Merv

So sad to hear this news. Merv truly was one of the good buggers! Many hours spent at our dining table telling yarns and fixing the world. Will miss your cheeky smile and friendly wave. He grabbed life and ran with it. Rest well.

R I P legend of the sport we love. Thank you for all the memories Merv. It has been a pleasure watching you race over many years

To the Jullian Family So sorry for your loss. Dave and I shared many laughs with Merv and enjoyed his company. As the saying goes, ‘be here for a good time not a long time,’ and you sure did. Fly high

Rest easy Merv ❤️ It's warmed my heart reading the comments from others about what a fun, no nonsense, cheeky, treasured friend you are to so many. Although we only got to spend a few years together, I have some wonderful memories of you. Thank you for being gentle and patient with me when I wasn't an easy teenager. Although I told you that I hated being called 'Stephy', you didn't give a shit and made it my name from you anyway. It's something that I've never forgotten and I always did remember it fondly. I appreciate the time and love you shared with me. Mary, Michelle and your families - I'm thinking of you all xxx

You will certainly miss 'your Mervy' Mary - but you will never forget him for sure. It will certainly be a bit quiet now, Michelle & Matt & families - sincere condolences to you all - we've certainly known Merv for many years, always the party animal. He will leave a smile on your hearts always. Sending you lots of love

Thinking of you all at this sad time. We have known Merv since our school days. John and Lorraine Chard

Laura and family, Sending loving thoughts your way at the very sad loss of Merv.

As we learn to deal with Stefan’s passing, it now makes our hearts skip a few more beats knowing you two have reunited and will now be reminiscing on good old days of speedway and peanut butter sandwiches for dessert. The stories you shared with us of the times you shared with Stefan will forever be a source of joy. Rest easy ,lots of love Brenda, Mike,Heidi & Joe

merv a good mate friend hung round togeather40 odd years ago round our patch inglewood got into some funny pranks etc when drinking and sober haha-- also a great member our rugby league club served as great manager a true hard case and loose as -----as we all were, to all family thoughts with you all = rest in peace good friend and no don,t behave and light up that race track in the sky. ray mannex. timaru.

Mervy- How do you sum up nearly 50 years in each other's lives. You have played a massive part in the Pierce families lives - you taught us to swear to party hard, race hard, and everything in between. It's been a privilege to spend so much time with you since your diagnosis - a shitty roller coaster to share, but I'm so pleased we got to do it with you and Mary , love you longtime - Frankie and BJ will love having you up there - M ❤️ M forever

Our love and sympathy Mary at the loss of your Mervy A good man always up for a laugh with a wicked sense of humour. condolences to Laura,Michelle and families R.I.P. xx Lawlor Family

Rest easy buddy! Thanks for being a poppa figure for me over the past years! Forever thankful for the time spent with you! Go chase those chequered flags 🏁 Love Kendall xx🕊️

Mary, Michelle, Matt & Family. Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time. A friend like you, Merv, lasts forever! Amy, Zach & Wendy

The photo sums him up perfectly and little did he know he was here for a good time - not a long time. Many years of race talk, shit talk, piss talk and alot of amazing memories with this man who definitely brought alot of fun and laughter to our world. You were a legend in our eyes - a fierce competitor on the track - you didnt get nicknamed numbnuts for nothing! We are all going to miss you dearly especially the advice and mentoring for Bronson in recent years. No doubt he will "get his foot up it" just for you! That No.7 will soon make you proud and that cheeky little grin will be smirking above us for years to come. Love you long time my friend. XXXX

Merv you gave Mary so much joy and Love, you lightened up her world. You truly were a “good bastard” and will be missed. I love how you said it how it was and I enjoyed your infectious laugh. You always had a smile on your face, even the last time I saw you. You will be missed deeply, rest well.

Merv you and your family were neighbours to us at Egmont Village. As kids we played a few pranks but it was all good clean fun. Merv you had an infectious laugh and you always seemed to get in the shit for something you did but you knew how to push the boundaries to what depth you were in. It’s been great catching up with you and Mary over the last few months and being there to support you to the end of your journey. Have a beer with Brian and give him a hug from me. Going to miss you mate

A man doesn’t have many true mates, Merv you were one of them. Will never forget you mate. Skin