Standing by Junior
Help us support Junior, his wife Kerri, and their three children.
Queenstown, Otago
Most of you will know Junior. From the sidelines at Wakatipu Rugby Club, from building sites around town, or simply as the person who lights up every room. He gives more than he takes, and now it is our turn to give back.
This week Junior and his family received news no family is ready for. He has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Junior and his wife Kerri have three beautiful children aged 8, 14, and 16, and right now the most important thing is for them to be together.
We want Kerri to be by Junior's side through every appointment and every hard moment, without worrying about the bills. Medical costs, time off work, and everyday family expenses do not pause when life gets hard.
We are still awaiting the oncologist appointment and will share more when the family is ready. We wanted to get a head start, because that is what community does.
We are also holding a fundraising auction evening on Friday 5 June in Queenstown. Venue to be confirmed, watch this page for updates.
Ask anyone in Queenstown about Junior and they will not just know his name, they will light up when they say it. We just want to make sure he feels every bit of that love right now.
With love and aroha
Paul & Cheryl Robertson's involvement (page creator)
Sister in law
Use of funds
04/05/2026 - Daily living expenses as we want Kerri to be able to be by Juniors side and the not feel she has to go to work.
08/10/2026 - Updated 'use of funds': Funds will go toward funeral-related expenses and ongoing living expenses.
Latest update
Thank You For Standing By Junior 8 October 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share that our beloved Junior, Tupou Lotima Filianga Apolosi, passed away on Tuesday, surrounded by his family.
On behalf of Kerri-Lee, Mele, Sii, Lexie, Pippa and Robbie, thank you all from the bottom of our hearts. Your generosity, messages, prayers and kindness have carried this family through the hardest of times. Junior was deeply touched by the love shown to him, and it meant more than we can put into words.
Junior's funeral will be held at Wakatipu High School on Saturday at 12.30pm. Everyone is welcome to come and celebrate his life with us. This will be followed by a private burial for family and close friends.
The page will remain open, and contributions going forward will go toward funeral-related expenses and ongoing living expenses.
Thank you for standing by Junior, and for continuing to stand by his family.
With love and gratitude,
Cheryl
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