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Celebrating Life One Family at a Time is about Tipene Funerals providing quality services to our community during their time of need and allowing you to have that time with your family member when it matters most. It is always an honour to care for the families we serve providing those with a tailored service that uniquely reflects the loved one down to the finest detail. We hold a vast range of caskets, urns, funeral processions and floral options with our warm and friendly staff who are available to assist you and serve your family. If you have any questions or would like to come and chat with one of our friendly staff, please don’t hesitate to contact us or drop on in for a chat.

10/04/2026

🕊️ Tipene Funerals Auckland Notice 🕊️

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Sariah Bree Nesbit
Sunrise: 21.02.2000
Sunset: 09.04.2026

Kua ru te whenua no tou ngarotanga atu ki tua o Paerau. Ka huri kau ake te ao pāhekeheke kei hea te tihi o Tokatoka tae noa ki Te Reinga, o Te Rakau Tūpatapata i tū ki te hauauru, o Manaia o Whakapou korero, o Mokaingarara e, o Tutamoe e tū whakahī nei. Kua rungaiti te wao nui ā Tāne Mahuta i tou ngarotanga atu.

With broken hearts, our whānau regret to share that our daughter, moko, big sister, mummy, aunty, cousin and bestie received her angel wings yesterday morning. Surrounded in immense love, at the Mercy Hospice in Ponsonby. She fought so incredibly hard to stay here right from her diagnosis last year, to be here for her daughters Mahalia-June, 5 & Amāia, 4 who were her whole world and more. She defied so many expectations. The strongest will power we have ever seen.

At this stage, our girl is with us at home in Glen Innes. We will spend a few nights here, and we welcome all those that can and want to see her, sit with her, share stories, sing and surround her with aroha❤️

Please contact Shaye on 021 076 7914 for address details.

From Monday morning at 9am we will leave Glen Innes Auckland to travel north to spend one night in her whare tūpuna. Te Houhanga ā Rongo Station Road, Dargaville with the rā nehu funeral on Tuesday 11am at Te Houhanga Urupā.

If you are travelling north please take it easy and be safe whānau.

For those who wish to contribute koha aroha❤️You may do so via;

Account name: Marie Nesbit
Account number: 06-0878-0794195-00

Ngā mihi maioha please put your whānau name as the reference and email for your receipt.

On behalf of the Nesbit & Toese whānau, we wish to thank you all for your aroha, karakia, manaaki and tautoko as we navigate this next part of Sariah's journey. No more mamae our girl❤️

Moe mai rā e taku kōhine, taku taonga.
Hoki atu ki ngā ringa o ngā tūpuna.
Ka aroha mutunga kore ki a koe✨
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07/04/2026

🕊️Tipene Funerals Auckland Notice on behalf of the Henshaw Family 🕊️

It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of the late Wayne Henshaw who passed away on Thursday, April 2nd 2026

As per the wishes of the late Wayne Henshaw below you will see the Funeral Arrangements as follow.

Saturday 11th April 2026:
31 Paramount Drive, Henderson. (Tipene Funerals Henderson)

Viewing - 8am to 10am
For any family and friends who wish to pay their respects.

Funeral Service to begin at 10am to 11:30am in celebration of the life of Wayne Henshaw.

We thank you all for the messages and love sent to our Wayne Henshaw.

01/04/2026

Tipene Funerals Porirua notice 🕊️

Tainui te waka, ko Ngāti Mahanga te hapū
Ko Pirongia rāua ko Karioi ngā maunga
Ko Waikato rāua ko Waitetuna ngā awa
Ko Te Kaharoa rāua ko Poihakena ngā marae
Ko Aramiro te whenua tapu
Nō reira, tēnā koutou katoa.

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our beautiful matriarch, Donna Marie Tahimarae Tairakena, who slipped away peacefully at home in Stokes Valley.

Donna is lying in state at Koraunui Marae, 146 Stokes Valley Road, until her cremation at Whenua Tapu on Saturday 4th April.

All are warmly welcome to attend a kai hākari, followed by a time to share memories, on Friday 3rd April at 6:00pm.
She will be deeply missed, especially by her mokopuna.

The whānau would like to acknowledge and sincerely thank Te Omanga Hospice, Lower Hutt Hospital, and Kōkiri Marae Services for their patience, compassion, and tender care of our mum.

Paimārire 🤍

31/03/2026

Tipene Funerals Porirua Notice 🕊️

Susana Ulu Iosefo
Sunrise - 16.01.1954
Sunset - 29.03.2026

Beloved Daughter of the late Puipa'a Ulu (dec)

Beloved Wife of the late Paulo Lui Iosefo (dec)

Sister and sister-inlaw to Luaiva & the late Saefa Manu (dec) and Tasesa & Anita Ulu

Sister in-law to Fu'a (Dec) Petelo (Dec), Palatina, Timu (Dec), Losa, Lui (Dec), Visesio (Dec), Malie (Dec) and Mareta

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Wife, Mother, Daughter, Aunty, Cousin and Friend to many, our Matriarch Susana Iosefo – who peacefully passed away surrounded by her children, grandchildren and family on Sunday 29th March 2026.

Susana is survived by her children, Kilistina, Selina, Fiaava'e, Satia, Joseph, Paul Junior, Zachariah.
Our Mother will be reunited with our Dad who passed away 3months ago and our Eldest brother Chris who passed away 8months ago may they Rest in Love & Peace.

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 mother Susana Iosefo

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

VISITING HOURS:
• Saturday 4th April - 1pm - 9pm
• Sunday 5th April - 10am – 8pm
• Monday 6th April - 10am - 2pm

Maraeroa Marae
216 Warspite Avenue
Waitangirua, 5024

FAMILY SERVICE:
Monday 6th April | 5pm
St Pius X Catholic Church
64 Te Pene Avenue
Titahi Bay, 5022

FUNERAL SERVICE:
Tuesday 7th April | 10:00am
St Pius X Catholic Church
64 Te Pene Avenue
Titahi Bay, 5022

BURIAL:
To follow immediately after the funeral at Whenua Tapu Cemetery at 12.30pm.

LIVESTREAM:
We will post the link soon once livestream has confirmed link for both services

For further information or larger group bookings please contact
Satia Iosefo
0204840138

Fa'amolemole e leai se fa'asamoa, ma le fa'aaloalo lava

Fa'afetai lava Ulu & Iosefo family

15/03/2026

🕊️ Tipene Funerals Auckland Notice 🕊️

Talofa, family and friends.

It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of my beautiful mum, Theresa (Vio) Peace. We appreciate all your love and support over the months since finding out about mum being so suddenly unwell. As we come together to celebrate her life and say our goodbyes, we ask for your patience as we navigate through this new journey without our matriarch.

As we wait for mum to return home, our family have decided to have 2 days available for those who would love to come and see mum, share their memories and pay their respects.

Monday 16th March from 12pm - 11pm
Tuesday 17th March from 12pm - 11pm

Time slots will be 30-60 minutes long as mum had many friends and we know you will all want to see her. Please keep in mind, parking is very limited. There are side streets available to park on and we recommend to carpool when visiting.
Please see details below with your preferred time and numbers attending so we can confirm availability.
Ethan - 021 994 229

Below are the details for mums Family and Funeral Service.

Family Service
Wednesday 18th March 2026 - 7pm
Nga Tapuwae Hall
255 Buckland Rd, Māngere East

Light supper will be provided afterwards.

Funeral Service
Friday 20th March 2026 - 10am
Otara Baptist Church
4 Ferguson Road, Ōtara

Mum has requested no fa’a samoa and we want to honour that. Fa'amolemole ma le fa'aaloalo lava, taofi le malo. Fa'afetai Lava.

If you would like to send a meaalofa please send to the account details as below.
Bobbyjoe PATOLO
12-3453-0072369-04

Mum lived a remarkable life, one that deserves to be remembered with love and grace. We invite you to join us in honoring and celebrating her memory.

- Tessa & the Peace Family

13/03/2026

A Tipene Funerals Porirua notice 🕊️

MAGELE TALASILIA TAUILIILI
With broken hearts we announce the passing of our pioneer and champion Magele Talasilia Tauiliili who left us peacefully on 11 March 2026 to be with his Maker.

Beloved son of Tuilimu Ioane Silaumua and Tausisi Tauiliili. Cherished father of his children Joey, Sale, Lia, Fred, Siapo and Silia. Adored granddad of his loved grandchildren and great grandchildren. Treasured brother and admired uncle of his many siblings, nephews and nieces, a dear friend of many.

Family service: 5.30pm, Sunday, 15 March at Tipene’s Funeral Home.
Funeral service: 11.30am, Monday 16 March at Christ the King Church, Porirua PIC.
Burial: 2pm at Whenua Tapu Cemetary

Tala will be lying in state at his home at 7 Kalingo Street, Waitangirua from 5pm Saturday 14 March. All are welcome to visit him at home during the following hours:
Saturday 5pm-8pm
Sunday 10am-2pm

For further information or inquiries, please contact
Nicky: 027 443 0232

Fa'amolemole e taofi le malo, ma le fa'aaloalo lava.

05/03/2026

A Porirua notice on behalf of the Sene-Lui aiga.

It is with heavy hearts that we share this news. On behalf of the Sene-Lui family, we announce that on Monday, 2 March 2026, our beloved Dad, Avau Sene-Lui, passed away.

Loving husband of the late Sarona Marie Sene-Lui, he was a devoted father, grandfather, and cherished member of our family.

Dad is now home with us, surrounded by his loved ones, until his burial on Saturday.

We are deeply grateful for the love, support, and prayers shown to our family during this difficult time. Service details are provided below. ❤️

02/03/2026

A Porirua notice on behalf of the Valaauafea-To’o aiga.

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our dear matriarch Anapogi Valaauafea To’o on Sunday, 01 March 2026.

Treasured daughter of the late Paotonu Mauga Tu’u and the late Fagaoali’i Saseve Tu’u. Devoted wife of Pesetā Tavita Valaauafea To’o. Beloved mother to Lesā Paotonu, Tony, Moses, Fa’amoana, David and Grace. Adored and cherished grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunty and friend to many.

Anapogi Vala’auafea To’o will be lying in state at 49 Ngātitoa Street, Takapūwāhia, Porirua from Tuesday, 03 March 2026 to Friday, 06 March 2026.

VISITING HOURS - will be open to family and friends:
Tuesday, 03 March 2026 | Time: 10am - 7pm
Wednesday, 04 March 2026 | 10am - 3pm
Thursday, 05 March 2026 | 10am - 3pm
FAMILY SERVICE:
Date: Thursday, 05 March 2026
Time: 6pm
Venue: The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints | 50 Ngātitoa Street, Takapūwāhia, Porirua

FUNERAL SERVICE:
Date: Friday , 06 March 2026
Time: 10am
Venue: The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints | 50 Ngātitoa Street, Takapūwāhia, Porirua

BURIAL:
To follow immediately after the funeral service at Whenua Tapu Cemetery at 12pm

FA’AMOLEMOLE TĀOFI LE MĀLO. MA LE FA’AALOALO LAVA!
With love from Pesetā Tavita ma le fanau 🤍

For all general and visitation enquiries please contact Grace on 021 0235 9254.

01/03/2026

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

Fa’asilasilaga

Ae ou te le’i taia le tu tafa’itoa e pei o le fetalaiga mai le Utumalama.

Ou te mua’i fa’aetefimalie ma seu malū lupe o le foaga. E faigata oe Samoa o le fue lavelave ma le i’a e iviivia, e le gafataulimaina ise matou gagana. E āfua mai le faga o le ulua’i Faleula se’ia pā’ia le vai o Salia na mavae ai Tupuitea ma Tolova’a.

Tulou, Toluna lava.

Ae matou te fa’asilasila atu i o matou aiga, uo ma e masani. Le maliu filemu ai o si o matou tinā peleina ia Aniva Afelē i lona maota i Porirua i Ueligitone i Niu Sila, i le a*o Tofi 26 o Fepuari 2026 i le ta o le itula e 7 i le taeao.

E fa’amanavaina e le Atua ana galuega ua 83 tausaga o lona soifua.

Ua gau olosa’a i Vaiana, o le maota o le aava e susū ai Su’a, o le ma’opu a Nafanua. Ua lagia foi Vaiipu o le maota e afio ai Faumuinā o le Tupufia. Ua lagia foi Olofā, o le maota e afio ai Tuaopepe, o le tama a Satuala, ua usuia foi le fono ia Gagaifolevao.

O la Iesu, auā o lo’u ola ua ia Keriso lea, o lo’u oti o lo’u manuia lea.

Sainia lenei fa’asalalauga ma le fa’aaloalo e tatau ai:

Taimalie Hana, Lepeti, Uai, Talolua ma le aiga potopoto.

A deeply loved and cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, aunty, and friend, Aniva Afelē was treasured by all who knew her.

In 1965, she was the first of our Tiumalu Afelē aiga to arrive in New Zealand, honouring her parents’ wishes to pave the way for her family to build a better life. After 61 years, she now begins her final journey home, returning to the loving embrace of her parents and siblings.

Her devotion to God, and her faithful service to her beloved parents, Tiumalu Afelē Tea & Ainiutalele Iputau Mou, have been fulfilled.

Her sacred duty of raising her children - Lepeti & Samuel, Hana, Uai & Matt, Lua & Tracey, her grandchildren, Mitchell, Paul, Danni, Elisapeta, Ainiutalele Leisah, Tupuna, Aniva-Vi’i, Luke, Cora-Daisy, Arya, Boston, Alyssa & Aliyah and her great grandchildren Kyce, Amiah & Kaido, is complete.

Though we grieve her passing, her legacy of love, strength, and sacrifice will live on in our hearts as we farewell and celebrate our beloved matriarch.

Lie In State

Mum will lie in state at Maraeroa Marae, 216 Warspite Avenue, Porirua from Tuesday 3rd March to allow time for her family and friends to pay their respects. For further information or group arrangements, please contact me on 021599535.

Funeral Service

We will celebrate Mum's life at the Pacific Island Presbyterian Church (PIC), 207 Champion Street, Cannons Creek at 10:00am on Thursday 5th March 2026, followed by the burial at Whenua Tapu cemetery.

Her wake will be held at Ketesemane EFKS Church, 1 Kapuni Drive, Kenepuru, Porirua following the burial at Whenua Tapu.

Fa'afetai lava, meitaki ma'ata, ngā mihi nui, twalumba, thank you.

Fa’amolemole e taofi le malō, ma le fa’aaloalo lava.

05/02/2026

Meet Cullen. A Senior Funeral Director at Tipene Funerals serving with the principles of aroha and manaaki. And loves to clean :)

28/01/2026

🕊️ Tipene Funerals Auckland Notice on Behalf of the Lavulavu Fanau 🕊️

Mālo e lelei fanau, family, and friends,
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Taani Lavulavu on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, in Auckland.

He was born in Ofu, Vava’u, the eldest son of Vaea Lavulavu and Vaimoana Lolohea. He moved to Auckland as a young man, lived and raised his family in Wellington, and completed his amazing life and fruitful journey in Auckland.

He leaves behind a strong and loving legacy as a cherished father, treasured grandfather, brother, cousin, and steadfast friend to many across the world.

A strong advocate for community, health, and his passion for family & culture was extremely influential and deeply respected. 🙏🏽🇹🇴

Sunrise: 13 July 1947, Ofu, Vava’u, Tonga
Sunset: 27 January 2026, Auckland, Aotearoa

Our hearts ache for our Patriarch.
Taani is currently lying in state at home:
16 James Tyler Cres, Lynfield, Auckland

Service Details:
Ap’o Service: Sunday, 1 February 2026 at 6 PM
at Tipene Funeral Home, Hill St, Onehunga, Auckland

Funeral Service: Monday, 2 February 2026 at 11am
at Mangere Lawn Cemetery

📞 We respectfully ask that you arrange a time to visit while Taani is in state by contacting his son Andrew on 021 870 269.

We understand that due to this short time frame. We acknowledge his wide network across Aotearoa, Australia, Hawaii and Tonga, many won’t be able to attend so we will have a live-stream link pinned in the comments.
Please use the following for your “koha” 🙏🏽

ANDREW LAVULAVU
02-0528-0277155-083

Ofa lahi atu for your love, prayers, and ongoing support during this time of mourning. ❤️
We deeply appreciate all your kindness.
Tu’a ofa atu
With love and gratitude,
The Lavulavu & Lolohea fanau

19/01/2026

🕊️ Tipene Funerals Auckland Notice 🕊️

The late Garry Charles Cooper
7th April 1937 - 15th January 2026

Address

24 Hill Street, Onehunga
Auckland
1061

Website

http://www.tipenefunerals.nz/

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