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Colin TOPI

2026 · Southland

Died 2 August 2026Posted 6 August 2026

Toe passed peacefully at his home at Bluff, in the devoted care of his family, on Sunday, August 2, 2026, aged 75 years. Beloved husband and partner of Lynne, and eldest son of the late Peter and Joyce Topi, loved and respected father and father-in-law of Jack and Maria, Warren and Fita, Tristan and Kelly and their extended families, extremely proud Poua of Javahn, Hunter and Blake.

Brother and brother-in-law of Warren*, Paul and Michelle, Ricky and Kerri, Tania*, Dianne*, Rangi and Iona, Jasmine and Jody, Trena* and Glen, Zara and Tom, and Uncle Toe to his nephews and nieces, much loved cousin and friend and chauffeur of Tandi. A service to celebrate Toe's life will be held on Monday, August 10, 2026, 1.30pm at J Fraser & Sons Chapel, corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. Private cremation to follow. Messages to 15 Walker Street, Bluff 9814, or to Toe's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream link can be found.

(*denotes deceased)

Arranged by Winton & Districts Funeral Services

Funeral service

J Fraser & Sons Chapel

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