In the wake of his death, good friend Jason Ekeroma described Farsani as having "the biggest heart for his family and friends", especially for his 3-year-old son Cyrus.
Farsani grew up in Mt Roskill and played rugby for the Marist Saints, Ekeroma said.
He studied to become a dentist in Dunedin before becoming interested in selling taro and starting a business in Fiji.
"He always had a business sense. Ash always had love for everyone, was always there when we needed him. You know you'll count on him being there, that's a fact.
"Intelligent and funny as hell, he was never one to back down from a challenge. Those who know him know that."
Ekeroma said Farsani would be dearly missed by many.