Colin Wayne "Toe" Topi

17th August 1950 - 2nd August 2026
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J Fraser & Sons Chapel
Cnr Esk and Doon Streets
Invercargill
Monday 10 August 2026, 1:30PM
Open live stream

TOPI, Colin Wayne: (Toe)

Toe passed peacefully at his home at Bluff, in the devoted care of his family on Sunday 2 August 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 10 August 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) 

Messages

So sorry for your loss our thoughts are with you all ❤️
Tiddles and Kath , Bluff
So Sorry for your loss cousins. Toe was a great, highly respected and proud man. Sending my condolences from Auckland.
Gary Tipene , Waiuku
Brent and I would like to send our deepest condolences to you all at this very sad time. Kindest regards Brent and Winsome
B&W Christiansen’, Invercargill
In loving memory of a very dear and loving friend, COLIN. To dear Lynne, Jack, Warren and Tristan,Grands and families. Our heartfelt sympathy to you all, our loving thoughts and prayers to Colin and you all. God bless, from George and Maureen Mcgregor and family. Ex Port Chalmers.
Maureen McGregor, Christchurch
Heartfelt condolences to you all 💜🕊️ ❤️

Desiree Crooks(nee Shannon)
Desiree Crooks, Christchurch
I can’t even put into words how sorry I am for the death of Toe. Just know I wish I could be there to support you all during this sad time and my condolences to you and everyone in the family. He is going to be greatly missed
Shayla , Melbourne
Always remember our hunting trips to the Island with Toe and the boys and the welcome we got at his and Lyn’s house. They were special times and will always be fondly remembered. Rest in peace mate.
Regards Zane
Zane Crofts, Christy
Sorry I couldn't be at his service, but thinking of him and family.
Andy & Yvonne Dickey, Invercargill
Our condolences on the loss of Colin. Fond memories of the 2015 BCO5 pot mesh survey we did together.
Bill & Julie Smellie, Invercargill