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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 c

askets, 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.

19/05/2026

A Tipene Funerals Porirua notice 🕊️

Pōhutukawa e
Nei mātau e whanga nei ki a koe
Te kaikawe i ngā ika o te tau
Ruiruia mai tēnei e tīraha nei
Ki te uma o Ranginui
Kia whetūrangihia e
E te iwi, he pānui mate tēnei

Kua riro atu a Nikora Tamati Williams, uri nō Tūwharetoa, Rongowhakaata, Ngāti Porou, Ngāpuhi, Te Arawa ki te pō i te Rāhoroi, 16 o Haratua 2026.

It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of our boy, Nikora Tamati Williams, on Saturday, 16 May 2026.

Te whitinga o te rā (Born) — 18/09/2004
Te tōnga o te rā (Passed) — 16/05/2026

Darling son, loyal brother and cousin, favourite uncle and truest of friends.

Loving partner of Passion, and devoted Dada to Wairere. Mokopuna of Merewhati, Derek, Benjamin and Nessa.

Nikora is remembered for his beautiful smile, his big personality and cheeky laugh. You would often hear him coming before you could see him.

He loved his Girl and his Baby more than life - they were the centre of his world and they will continue to be at the centre of ours.

Nikora leaves a mighty gap in our lives, a life that feels less bright without him in it. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered with love.

Ngā whakaritenga:

Nikora will be lying at 33 Tyndall Street, Waiwhetū, Te Awakairangi ki Tai. We warmly welcome all whānau and friends to come and pay their respects during the following visiting times:

Wednesday 20 May 2026
10am
1pm
3pm
7pm - Evening Karakia

Thursday 21 May 2026
10am
1pm
3pm
6pm – 9pm — Poroporoaki

This will be the final opportunity to gather, share stories, memories and farewell our boy together.

Friday 22 May 2026
10am — 11am Service at Tipene Funeral Home, Kenepuru Drive Porirua
11:30am — Crematorium (Immediate whānau only)

Please note we have tikanga in place to protect our boy’s handsome smile. During this time, we ask that people refrain from touching his face. We appreciate everyone’s understanding and aroha for Nikora and our whānau.

NOTE: Parking on Tyndall Street is limited, so we encourage whānau and friends to convoy where possible or park in surrounding streets and walk down. Please be mindful and respectful of our neighbours and surrounding homes.

Koha can be made to:
STEVEN BRADSHAW
11-7281-0248716-48

For all enquiries, please message or contact Motu Bradshaw on 027 462 9838.

Haere, Nikora, ki ngā mana nui i te pō. Ko te ora o te mate ki a koe, ko te mate o te ora ki a mātau kua mahue iho nei.

11/05/2026

A Tipene Funerals Porirua notice 🕊️

It is with very heavy and broken hearts we announce the passing of our dearest Father Su’a Paie Leota.

A loving husband to his beautiful wife Tamara Leota. Cherised father of his children Raino, Jason, Alex, Tazsian and Serina. Adored grandad of his loved grandchildren. Treasured brother and admired uncle of his many siblings and nephews and nieces and a dear friend of many.

Family Service: Sunday 17th May 2026, 6pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 88 Drivers Crescent, Cannons Creek, 5022

Burial Serivce: Tuesday 19th May 2026, 10am at The Church Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 88 Drivers Crescent, Cannons Creek, 5022

Dad will be returning home and lying in state from Wednesday 13th May 2026 at 1A Fawn Street, Cannons Creek, Porirua 5024.

For further inquiries please contact Serina Mapusua

Fa’amolemole taofi le malo

12/04/2026

A Tipene Funerals Porirua notice 🕊️

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

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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. ❤️

Address

24 Hill Street, Onehunga
Auckland
1061

Website

http://www.tipenefunerals.nz/

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