Meretiana TOPIA Obituary

It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, sister, Nan and Great-Nan, who passed away peacefully on 16 February 2026, surrounded by her whanau at Lansdowne Court. Loving and devoted wife of the late Owen Huia Topia and dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Richard (dec), and Karen, Michael and Jill, Kerry and Sally, Joanna and Nick. Mere was a loving Nan to all her mokopuna and great-mokopuna. Dearly loved daughter of the late Hoani and Toi Walker. Dearly loved sister, sister-in-law, auntie and friend to many. Mere is lying in state at Te Rangimarie Marae, 131 Cole St, Masterton, where her funeral service will be held on Wednesday 18th February 2026 at 11.00am, followed by burial at Waipoapoa Urupa Gladstone. Messages to Mere's whanau can be sent to [email protected] or visit www.tributes.co.nz