Tipene Funerals

03/09/2025

🕊️Tipene Funerals Auckland Notice 🕊️

Fred Robert Muller

Passed away peacefully Sunday 31st August 2025, 81 years. Much loved father, grandfather, uncle, brother and friend to many.

On behalf of the Muller family we invite all family and friends as we celebrate the life of uncle Fred. Details are as follows:

Tonight, Thursday 4th September:
Family service at Tipene Funerals 24 Hill Street, Onehunga. 7pm - 9pm

Friday 5th September:
Final family service at Tipene Funerals 24 Hill Street, Onehunga 7pm - 10pm.

Saturday 6th September:
Funeral service - St Anthony's Catholic Church, Mangere Bridge, 10am with light refreshments to follow at Tipene Funerals 24 Hill Street, Onehunga, 12pm. After which a burial service will be held at Waikaraka Cemetery at 2pm.

🕊️Rest in love Uncle Fred 🕊️

20/08/2025

🕊️A Tipene Funerals Auckland Notice 🕊️

In Loving Memory of Aunty Katie Jean Michael

We invite all whānau and friends to join us as we come together to honour and farewell our beloved Aunty Katie Jean Michael.

🕊️ Funeral Service Details
📅 Date: Tomorrow, Friday 22nd August
🕥 Time: 10:30 AM
📍 Location: Tipene Funerals, Henderson 31 Paramount Drive

Following the service, at 12:30 PM, we will es**rt our dear Aunty Katie to her final journey to the Big Smoke to be cremated at Waikumete Cemetery.

Please come and celebrate the life of a woman who touched so many hearts with her strength, kindness, and mana.

💖 Moe mai rā Aunty Katie. You will be dearly missed!

20/08/2025

A funeral notice on behalf of the Kainiu family

Fa’afetai Kainiu (née Afualo)

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." — 2 Timothy 4:7

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Fa’afetai Kainiu (née Afualo), who departed this life surrounded by her cherished aiga on 19 August 2025.

Tai was the treasured only daughter of Afualo Aeau Opapo Afualo and the late Pasia Afualo, a devoted wife to Afualo Kainiu, and a deeply loved mother to Aaliyah, Aanyah, Maliq, Qeileb, and Isaiah.

A woman of unwavering strength and grace, Tai courageously battled cancer with dignity and faith. Her legacy lives on through her beautiful twin daughters and the countless lives she touched as a sister, friend, and pillar of love in her community.

Tai will lie in state at 103 Holly Street, Avondale, Auckland from Friday 22nd August 2025.

Service Details:
Tai loved colours, come dressed with your best colours as we celebrate our beautiful Tai.

· Family Service: Saturday, 23rd August 2025, 5pm at Glen Eden Methodist Church
· Funeral Service: Monday, 25th August 2025, 10am at Glen Eden Methodist Church

All communications to: Faleomavaega Helen Karati 021-033-0003.

FA’AMOLEMOLE TAOFI LE MALO
Ma le fa’aaloalo lava
Kainiu & Afualo aiga

18/08/2025

E kui e, kua kapohia koe e te ringa kaha o aitūā. Tēnei te kapo ake i te reo aroha o te ngākau, mōu ka riro nei.

He pānui mate mai i te whānau Topia

It is with a heavy heart that we inform you of the passing of our beloved Mum and Mama Riperata (Rita) Topia on Sunday 17th August.

For those that want to pay their respect, Mum will be lying in state this evening at our whānau home 274 East Tamaki Road, Otara.

On Wednesday 20th Aug at 10.00am we will hold a funeral service to say our last words before closing of the casket. From there we will make our journey to Mangere Lawn Cemetery for Cremation at 12.30pm.

To celebrate Mum’s life we will end with a hākari back at the whānau home in East Tamaki.

Ko te aunga o te moe ki a koe e māmā

11/08/2025

A Tipene Funerals Porirua notice on behalf of the Sauvao aiga.

Celebrating the Life of Le’autulī’īlagī Taotua Malaetā Fa’asapisapi Sauvao (MNZM)

‘Ua ‘ou tau le taua lelei, ua i’u iā te a’u le tausinioga, ua ‘ou tāofi i le fa’atuatua.’

‘O le a ta’oto pea ia le fiso ma ona lau i ou pa’ia fa’ata’oto’oto Sāmoa auā o ‘oe o le i’a iviviivia, e leai sē nate autalaina. E tau a ina o matou māta’utia fa’atulou i ou pa’ia, Tulou, Tulou, Tulouna lava.’

He aroha te mea nui o ngā mea katoa, ka waiho ki ngā kupu o te paipera e.
E te motu, kua hinga he Tōtara o Te Wao nui-a-Tāne. Nō reira kei te Māreikura o Salelologa, o Ngāti Hāmoa, e moe. E kui, e moe!

It is with deep sadness and reverence that the Sauvao ‘āiga and extended families announce the peaceful passing of our dear beloved Matriarch, le afioga iā Le’autulī’īlagī Taotua Malaetā Fa’asapisapi Sauvao who departed this life surrounded by her devoted husband, children and grandchildren on the 9th of August at the age of 81.

Le'autulī'īlagī was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunty, mentor, and friend. Her wisdom, warmth, and unwavering spirit touched countless lives. A woman of profound influence and unwavering dedication. Her life was a tapestry woven with threads of cultural pride, educational advocacy, and spiritual leadership. She served her community & church with humility and strength, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire generations.

Le’autulī’īlagī will be lying in state at the Elim Christian Centre Church in Porirua,
11 Heriot Drive, Elsdon from Tuesday 12th August 2025. Visitation hours on Tuesday will be from 3:00pm-5:00pm and 7:00pm-9:00pm. Wednesday will be open to all family & friends.

Service Details: Please refer to our beautiful Matriarchs Celebration of Life details below.

Family Service: Thursday 14 August 2025 at 5pm PIPC Porirua, Champion St, Porirua.

Funeral Service: Friday 15 August 2025 at 9am, PIPC Porirua, Champion St, Porirua.

We respectfully request for any details regarding visitation or the funeral proceedings for our late Mother, please contact Pauline Sauvao- 021 238 4127.

FA’AMOLEMOLE TĀOFI LE MĀLŌ.

Ma le fa’aaloalo lava, Tanuvasa Polito Sauvao ma le fanau.

29/07/2025

A Tipene Funerals Auckland Notice on behalf of the Leleisi’uao and Malaki aiga,

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our dearest Pepe Leleisi’uao (nee. Malaki), who peacefully passed away surrounded by her husband and children on the 28th July 2025.

Pepe will return today to lay in state at her home address of 16 Ventura St, Mangere at 2:00pm.

Service Details
Family Service: July 31st 2025 - 7:00pm
PIC Mangere - 296 Buckland Road, Mangere East

Funeral Service: August 1st 2025 - 11:00am
PIC Mangere - 296 Buckland Road, Mangere East

For any details regarding visitation or the funeral proceedings for our late Mother / Nana, please feel free to contact Benjamin Viliamu - 0212879159

Ma Le faaaloalo lava

21/07/2025

A Tipene Funerals Porirua notice on behalf of the Simeon whanau.

Tū ana au ki ngā pae maunga o Tararua

Ka titiro whakararo ki te awa o Waikawa

Ka rere ngā wai ki whakahoro ki reira koe whakatau ai

auē ko Ngāti Raukawa e

Denis Simeon 3 May 1948 - 18 July 2025

We say farewell to our Dad, Koro, kaihaka, guitarist and friend as he takes his journey to his tīpuna.

Here are details of Dads tangi.

Ngā whakaritenga
Monday 21 July 2025 - 3pm whānau pani arrive at Wehi Wehi Marae with Denis.

Tuesday 22 July 2025 - whānau and friends are welcome to pay their respects at any time.

Wednesday 23 July 2025 - 10am service for Denis will be held at Wehi Wehi Marae.

Following the service the whānau will take Denis to be privately cremated in Levin.

We appreciate all the love and support surrounding us at this time, especially his youngest daughter, Te Arai.

For anyone who would like to koha to the whānau please use the below details.

RUIHA PIAHANA
01-0676-0521287-52

Mauri ora, nā mātau te whānau pani.

14/07/2025

A Tipene Funerals Porirua notice on behalf of the Avei, Iosefo and Ulu aiga.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Christopher Mathew Ulu – who peacefully passed away on Sunday 13 July, 2025.

Chris is survived by his partner Victoria and his children Xaviour, Grace and Honor.

Thank you all so much for the love and support over the past few days — it’s meant the world to our family as we come to terms with the loss of our beloved Chris.

We’d like to share the details for those who wish to join us in honouring his life:

VISITING HOURS:
• Tuesday 15th July | 10am – 7pm
• Wednesday16th July | 9am – 2pm

Maraeroa Marae
216 Warspite Avenue
Waitangirua, 5024

This will be a relaxed and open space for anyone who’d like to spend time with Chris. There’s no formal program — just come when you can, all are welcome.

FAMILY SERVICE:
Wednesday 16th July | 5pm
Holy Family Church
169 Mungavin Avenue
Cannons Creek, 5024

FUNERAL SERVICE:
Thursday 17th July | 10:30am
169 Mungavin Avenue
Cannons Creek, 5024

BURIAL:
To follow immediately after the funeral at Whenua Tapu Cemetery at 1pm.

LIVESTREAM:
There will be a live stream on Te Mana page for those who can’t be with us in Porirua — details to come.

FA’AMOLEMOLE TAOFI LE MALO

27/06/2025

❗️❗️UPDATE: Tomorrow’s Proceedings for the Late Takutai Kemp❗️❗️

Tēnā koutou katoa,

We, the whānau, will be departing Hoani Waititi Marae at 8:00am, Saturday 28th June, with our beloved Takutai. We will be travelling to Manurewa Marae, arriving at approximately 9:00am, to allow her people of Manurewa time to mourn with their whaea.

From there, we will depart at 11:00am and make our way to Ōpaea Marae, Taihape. Our aim is to arrive in Taihape before 5:00pm, kia kaua tātou e eke i te pō.

For all communications, please contact Te Kou o Rehua on 027 203 3606.

Ngā mihi aroha,
Te Whānau o Takutai Kemp

❗️❗️UPDATE: Tomorrow’s Proceedings for the Late Takutai Kemp❗️❗️

Tēnā koutou katoa,

We, the whānau, will be departing Hoani Waititi Marae at 8:00am, Saturday 28th June, with our beloved Takutai. We will be travelling to Manurewa Marae, arriving at approximately 9:00am, to allow her people of Manurewa time to mourn with their whaea.

From there, we will depart at 11:00am and make our way to Ōpaea Marae, Taihape. Our aim is to arrive in Taihape before 5:00pm, kia kaua tātou e eke i te pō.

For all communications, please contact Te Kou o Rehua on 027 203 3606.

Ngā mihi aroha,
Te Whānau o Takutai Kemp

Karanga te pō, karanga te ao
He kōpatapata ki te rangi, he hāuku ki te whenua
Ka tangi te ruru i te maruāhiahi o Tamatea
Kua hao ake tō mātou whaea ki te kupenga o Taramainuku
Tauhokai atu ki te rua o Matariki
Rōnaki atu ki ngā mātua tūpuna

He pānui mate mai i te whānau Kemp me Stevens
An official tangihanga notice from the Kemp whānau

Kua mate a Takutai Natasha Kemp.
It is with great sadness that we mourn the sudden loss of our beloved mother, nana, sister, daughter, aunty, and friend. Takutai spent most of her years giving to others. It is now her time to rest and our time to give back to her, by celebrating her life in the days ahead.

Tonight, our mother will lie at Tipene Funerals, Onehunga branch. We, the whānau, kindly ask for privacy this evening to spend time with our immediate whānau and her Māori Party members only.

Tomorrow morning, Friday 27th June, Takutai will arrive at Hoani Waititi Marae at 8:00am, where she will lie in state for all to come and mourn with us.

On Saturday, we will transfer Mum to Ōpaea Marae, Taihape, to lie in state. A funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, 1st July at Ōpaea Marae, followed by a burial service.

Koha donations can be made to the immediate whānau via the account below:
C Kauika-Stevens
03-1525-0037919-025

All communications to:
Te Kou o Rehua Panapa – 027 203 3606

Ko te aunga o te moe ki a koe, Mum.

27/06/2025

🤍 A Tipene Funerals Auckland Notice on behalf of the Adams, Atama Whānau 🤍

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mathew Adams who sadly passed on Thursday 26th June 2025.

Friday 27th June:
6:00pm Karakia at Tipene Funerals Henderson Chapel, 31 Paramount Drive, Henderson.

Saturday 28th June:
10:00am Karakia
Mathew Adams will then take his final journey back home to lay instate at Morehu Marae, Pawarenga.

Monday 30th June:
Will be the rā nehu and laying our tāonga to rest
10:00am Funeral Service will begin follow by burial at Potikari Urupa.

E te rangatira haere i runga i te rangimarie, haere i roto i nga ringa a o matua tipuna e tatari mai ana, moe mai ra.

26/06/2025

❗️❗️UPDATE: Tomorrow’s Proceedings for the Late Takutai Kemp❗️❗️

Tēnā koutou katoa,

We, the whānau, will be departing Hoani Waititi Marae at 8:00am, Saturday 28th June, with our beloved Takutai. We will be travelling to Manurewa Marae, arriving at approximately 9:00am, to allow her people of Manurewa time to mourn with their whaea.

From there, we will depart at 11:00am and make our way to Ōpaea Marae, Taihape. Our aim is to arrive in Taihape before 5:00pm, kia kaua tātou e eke i te pō.

For all communications, please contact Te Kou o Rehua on 027 203 3606.

Ngā mihi aroha,
Te Whānau o Takutai Kemp

Karanga te pō, karanga te ao
He kōpatapata ki te rangi, he hāuku ki te whenua
Ka tangi te ruru i te maruāhiahi o Tamatea
Kua hao ake tō mātou whaea ki te kupenga o Taramainuku
Tauhokai atu ki te rua o Matariki
Rōnaki atu ki ngā mātua tūpuna

He pānui mate mai i te whānau Kemp me Stevens
An official tangihanga notice from the Kemp whānau

Kua mate a Takutai Natasha Kemp.
It is with great sadness that we mourn the sudden loss of our beloved mother, nana, sister, daughter, aunty, and friend. Takutai spent most of her years giving to others. It is now her time to rest and our time to give back to her, by celebrating her life in the days ahead.

Tonight, our mother will lie at Tipene Funerals, Onehunga branch. We, the whānau, kindly ask for privacy this evening to spend time with our immediate whānau and her Māori Party members only.

Tomorrow morning, Friday 27th June, Takutai will arrive at Hoani Waititi Marae at 8:00am, where she will lie in state for all to come and mourn with us.

On Saturday, we will transfer Mum to Ōpaea Marae, Taihape, to lie in state. A funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, 1st July at Ōpaea Marae, followed by a burial service.

Koha donations can be made to the immediate whānau via the account below:
C Kauika-Stevens
03-1525-0037919-025

All communications to:
Te Kou o Rehua Panapa – 027 203 3606

Ko te aunga o te moe ki a koe, Mum.

10/06/2025

‼️UPDATE FOR LIVESTREAM‼️

A Tipene Funerals Porirua notice on behalf of the Vardey family.

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our dearest Adam Vardey who passed away peacefully surrounded by his whanau on 9th June 2025.

A Loving father to Manaia-Rain, Taaniko, Āniwa and Leah. A Loving stepfather to Taylor and Mason.

A Loving Koro to Kawhi, Klay Kobe and Kaisley.

Adam will be lying in state at Maraeroa Marae, Waitangirua, Porirua from today for the duration.

A private Family service will be held on Friday 13th June at 5pm.

Funeral Service will be held on Saturday 14th June at 10am at Maraeroa Marae followed by his burial at Whenua Tapu at 11:30am.

All communications please contact:
Abby on 021 656 381

For those who are unable to attend, the Funeral Service and burial on Saturday will be Livestream on TE MANA page.