Colin William Bunce
- centralotagofunera
- Sep 25
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Updated: Sep 26
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BUNCE, Colin William – 8/10/1940 – 20/9/2025. Colin’s Marilyn, wife of 59 years and 11 months is very sad to announce the passing of Colin. Joined by family Alan and partner Michelle, Sandra and Gary, Raylene and Willy. Grandchildren Evie; Conor, Dylan; Brehna, Fynn; and great-grandchild Piper. His brothers and wives Graham and Judy, Peter and Sandra. In-laws Eric Adamson, Carole and Gavin Sinclair. Colin is now resting easy with memories of his years, motor racing at Teretonga etc, travelling the world for years in a motorhome, throwing pétanque boules all round New Zealand, and of long holidays over many years at the Stewart Island crib with family. He was forever a storyteller and no better stories than of his 40 years as a Second-Hand Dealer at his “Bargain Corner” Yarrow Street, Invercargill. A memorial celebration of a life-loving Colin will be held in Alexandra District Club, 35 Centennial Ave, Alexandra, on Wednesday, 1st October, at 2:00pm. Donations kindly accepted for St John and may be left at the service. Messages to 17 Walnut Grove, Alexandra, 9320. - Central Otago Funerals, Alexandra FDANZ
To Marilyn, Alan, Sandra and Raylene and family,
Sad to hear of Colin's passing. We have many fond memories of our Dad, (Bob Dunlop) and Colin from the Bargain Corner days. We too, have just lost our Mum Helen, so no doubt they are all having a catch up.
From the Dunlop Family - John, Joanne, Wayne, Julie and Donna.
Dear Marilyn, Alan, Raylene, Sandra and families,
Much love to you all. It was with great sadness that we heard of Colin’s passing. He was a truly lovely man—full of character, always wearing that big grin, and blessed with a wonderful sense of humour.
I hope the many messages and acts of kindness surrounding you at this time bring comfort and strength. I’ve been down at Mum’s with Bernadette, and we’ve shared some lovely memories of Colin—ones that still bring smiles and laughter.
We remembered our Friday night trips to Bargain Corner, us kids excited to replenish our weekly comic stash while the men chatted away. The Jaguar Car Club family picnics, the card nights with roars of laughter…
Sorry to hear of Colin passing I have great memories of racing Colin at Teretonga in production races in 1972. Pat Monaghan