Colin ROLFE Obituary

Colin my very good friend, work mate, room mate from CHCH you will be sadly missed for ever and a day...had lots and lots of great times, drinks and laughs with you..the time I stayed in Nelson with you at your flat, beers in town all night..next day went for small walk all the way to the top of Ben Nevis... what a great man gone from us too soon...see you on the other side COL Love ya m8 fly high Toddy.

Dear Vanessa, Rebecca and Regan, and all the rest of his family I did not know. I was mortified to hear of Colin's life being snatched away so soon.
Colin was once a very dear friend and I have an assortment of photos that show some of Colin's many excellent qualities.
They illustrate them better than I could ever describe them so if one of you could contact me (029)1200439, I will send them to you in the hope they are of some comfort.

Still cannot believe it, Colin was an inspiration, albeit a rather mad one, who led by example & showed us all a clean pair of heels on many occasions. I learnt about travelling light to get the best times from you, always enjoyed catching up with the latest news at races, and we had the odd tussle along the way too (when I could keep with you for a bit!). RIP Colin, see you on the mountains in the sky mists...

RIP Colin. Taken way to early, condolences to the family and friends. Was a pleasure knowing you

Colin - Mate, Colleague, Inspiration, high achiever, record breaker and legend.
We are all devastated and shocked such a great man should be robbed of life so young and full of life. You will be sadly missed mate - it was a privilege and honor to have you in our lives.
Stuart Biggs and Family and the Team at Star Moving.
We will not forget you...

Dear Rebecca, Juan, Nolan and family. Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Condolences to you and your whole family. Sam and Sharon Gilpin and the girls.

It was a pleasure knowing you Col Rol, a great man I learnt alot about life from you. Couplands takings will be down big time now . A massive loss taken way to soon . My heart goes out to all your family.
Will miss you mate

Deepest Condolences, Regan, Rebecca, Vanessa and Colin's extended family. Thinking of you all at this sad time, so sorry to hear of the sudden loss of your dad. R.I P Colin

A real legend, gentleman and an inspiration for many to challenge themselves and seek out great adventures.

An absolute legend of the hills but more importantly a great and loyal friend who will be sorely missed.

To Regan , Rebecca & families. Words cannot express the sadness that Colin's death has bought to us all . His presence & wit is already missed in the work place . There will never be another Col . There will always be so many fond memories

Sad farewell to a true loyal legend on the trails
RIP from the Nelson Events Team and your fellow competitors

Our deepest Condolences and strength to Regan,Rebecca and Family's .
Colin will be sorely missed and remembered always .
I Will miss our family News catch ups at work Colin RIP
*Climb the highest cloud and run gold around the brightest star*

Colin...i'm so happy you popped in to see me here at 'Windy Garden', by the sea in Marahau, on a gloriously sunny Sunday morning a few weeks ago after you had competed in the Abel Tasman run..i made you an espresso and we sat on my decking and traded stories and guffawed...as per usual, you ribbed me about looking too much like a native with all of my strange necklaces and i, in turn, marvelled at the intricate repair work in your tiny 'Star Moving' shorts that i think you basically lived in!! Dude they may have been small shorts, but i cannot think of another man big enough to fill them now...you were unique beyond description my friend...the thinking man's removalist...so intelligent...you constantly kept me on my toes with topical issues and a razor sharp wit and you NEVER allowed me to get away with embellishing a story, or opening a beer too early for that matter...at times you were simply hilarious..not many make me laugh like you did...with regard to your abrupt passing, it still feels like someone is playing a cruel joke on all of us...i'm gonna miss you bro...no one insulted me like you did! lol...to say i 'liked' you seems insufficient, so although i know you would be appalled, i just have to say, i loved you Colin and i can hear you even now replying, "Now stop that Tim!! I'm feeling bashful"...love and best wishes to all of your family and friends during this heart-breaking, yet surrealistic time X Your friend and former co-worker...Tim Mahon

Hey becs and Regan, so sorry for the loss of your dad sending lots of love to you both and your families xx love Lisa,Hayley,Jayden,macey,keegan and family

Rest in peace Colin, a mountain man, a true adventurer. May your journey continue.