Ninness Funeral Home

25/11/2024

2 𝖳𝖨𝖬𝖮𝖳𝖤𝖮 4:7 ‘Ua ou tau le taua lelei, ua iu ia te au le tausinioga, ua ou taofi i le fa’atuatua’

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith’

It is with deep sorrow & sadness that we announce the death of our dear Grandmother/Mother, the Matriarch of the Lam Sam family - Tofia Lam Sam 🤍

Beloved mother of:
Taufa’atua Soe Lam Sam
Atimalala Lam Sam
Peilua Saua Venu Lam Sam
Autasia Lam Sam
Maota Pelesala Lam Sam
Hana Sina Maea
Va’aaoao Lauina Lam Sam
Lupematasila Sinoti Lam Sam
Fa’apepe Ah Honi
Sauimoana Sa’u
Silisa Fo’isaga
Taiafiafi Lam Sam
& Grandmother to many 🙏🏼

Mā will be lying in state at the Te Papalaulelei Hall - 1 Commerce Crescent, Porirua from Tuesday 26th of November.

Family Service - Wednesday 27th of November, 6:00pm.
Funeral Service - Thursday 28th of November, 10:00am.
Followed by her Burial at the Whenua Tapu Cemetery.

Both Services will be held at Kokiri Methodist Church - 61 Kokiri Crescent, Porirua.

Through grief we are comforted by the many memories we shared with her throughout the years. Though she is no longer earth-side her love & her spirit shall live forevermore.

Ia manuia lau malaga 🕊️

31/03/2024

Maria Claire Solouota, 7 December 1962 – 22 March 2024.

Mrs. Maria Claire Solouota, passed away peacefully on 22nd March 2024 at Wellington Regional Hospital, surrounded by her closest family members and friends. Maria was 61 years young.

Maria was born 7th December 1962 in Makefu Village, Niue Island. She is the daughter of the late Ikivihi Pakau and Margaret Fakamua Palaua Tuineau Pahemotu Vilipaama, adoring sister to Tonie Ikivihi, Joanne Vilipaama-Mokalei, Dave Vilipaama and Elisa Ella Vilipaama. Maria and Tonie together with their cousin Mele Tuineau were bought up by their late maternal grandparents, Ikimana and Tukutupe Tuineau.

Maria was the beloved wife of Salle Solouota, devoted mother of two beautiful daughters Lannamarie Vanessa and Sapphirerose Margaret, and an amazing grandmother to J’mon Dave Salle, Jemarliyah Psalm Atalini, Jireh Marie Faith Zephyr-Rose, Sinclaire Friday, and Shaylin LaSalle.

Maria was an incredibly generous and exceptional woman known for her kindness and generous nature, and for her active support within the wider community and to the Wellington Niuean community, including the Pacific Island Presbyterian Church of Newtown, St. James Presbyterian Church-Newtown, Elim Church, and Kilbirnie Presbyterian Church (Niue Ofaga ha Keriso) where she most recently attended and as an elder/deacon. She was a member of NZ Police Women’s Advisory Network, a steering member for the Mana Wahine group, Police Women’s Advisory Network Group (WANG) Wellington Pacific Advisory Group (PAG) and a supportive friend to all she met through work, community, and the church.

Maria left Niue at the age of 6, turned 7 on the boat, before reaching Aotearoa. She attended Mt Cook School and Wellington East Girls’ College. After college, Maria started work at UDC Finance, the beginning of a career journey that ended with her being a much-respected employee of New Zealand Police, where she was an invaluable support to her colleagues and provided the empathy and adaptability necessary to handle the fast-paced work, including a deployment in 2019 to Christchurch as a member of the Disaster Victim Identification team.

In her early twenties Maria met her life partner in Salle, who had also moved to Wellington from Niue Island. They had two daughters and grew their family and their faith together, taking an active role in raising their grandchildren while Maria still made time for dance, social sports including netball, and membership on various local boards and committees. Some highlights include her time as Leader for the Niuean Sialetafa Group, and when she was co-leader with her sister Joanne for the first Arts festival ever held at Niue Island – She had a real passion for her Niuean heritage.

Wherever she went, Maria brought light and love to those around her. Friends remember her as kind, generous, and devoted to her career, church, and family. She was known for her knowing smile, sage life advice, and the maxim she inherited from her grandmother: “take the good, leave the bad”.

In her early fifties, Maria suffered a heart attack. With the support of the medical doctors and the love of her family and friends, Maria recovered well enough to continue pursuing her life’s interests and welcoming two more beautiful grandchildren and moving to Tawa to stay close to them. Maria also continued her favourite pastimes of community service, arts, and crafts with her family to actively serving her church and sharing her faith at every opportunity.

Maria was admitted to hospital on Tuesday 19 March with health concerns and was deemed to have likely suffered a second heart attack. She was transferred to the ICU where her closest family and friends visited around the clock with love, prayers, and support until she took her last breath late Friday night.

All are invited to join the celebration of Maria’s life at Pacific Islanders Presbyterian Church – Newtown (PIPC) at 10am on Thursday, 4 April.

A family service will be held at the Pacific Islanders Presbyterian Church – Newtown on Wednesday, 3 April at 4pm.

Refreshments will be provided after each service.

Livestream link for Thursday's Funeral Service is: https://vimeo.com/930037023/9291f7542e

17/03/2024

“Le auauna lelei e, ma le faamaoni, inā ulufale mai ia I le fiafia o lou alii.”
“Well done good and faithful servant. Enter thou into the joy of thy lord.”
⁃ Matthew 25:21.

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our dearly beloved Matriarch Tupa’isina Fusi Tali Fuiavailiili Ainea.

Our beloved mother passed away peacefully at the age of 80 on the 8th of March 2024 in her home here in Porirua surrounded by her loved ones.

Cherished Mother to Faaiuaso, Annie, Toti and the many nieces and nephews she raised under her warm care.

Loved and adored by all her grandchildren
Shannon, Liz, Bethy, Christina, Nancy, Elekosi, Fusi, Nina, Euta, Teuila, Annie-Mj, Blessingss, Zunndro, Isa, Lesina, Leata-Olioli, Tali-Praise, Elsie-Ann, Semitone, Chris’Malaki, Jireh, Henry, Izzy, Alice, Anthony and many great grandchildren.

Mum will be laying in state at EFKS PORIRUA HALL - 10 Waihemo Street, Waitangirua Porirua.

Family service - 19th March 2024
Time - 6pm
Place - EFKS PORIRUA, 10 Waihemo Street, Waitangirua Porirua.

As per our mother’s wishes we will be taking her final procession back home to Sasina, Savaii on Wednesday 20th March 2024 where we will bid our farewell to her at her final resting place.

On behalf of mum and her entire family we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who touched her life and the precious memories shared. Such a beautiful life lived should be beautifully celebrated.

If you need to contact us please reach out to Annie Fuiavailiili on 0224952593

Alofaaga - Aiga o Tupa’isina Fusi Tali Fuiavailiili Ainea.

17/10/2023

Porirua City Council's Cemeteries Team are holding a series of events for "Cemeteries Week" 28 October - 5 November 2023. Thank you Daniel to you and your team for hosting these and I am sure they will be very informative.

17/10/2023

Yesterday, Ninness Funeral Home hosted a farewell morning tea for Sr Francine SM and Sr Margaret SM who are retiring from their many years of faithful service to the Tawa community and are moving to Auckland. Thank you sisters for your friendship and support. All the best for the future.

20/08/2023

2 TIMOTEO 4:7

‘Ua ou tau Le taua lelei, ua iu ia te au Le tausinioga, ua ou taofi i le fa’atuatua’

‘I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith’

It is with a heavy heart and deep sadness that we share the passing of our Patriach A*o Faagata.

Beloved Husband of Penina Faagata and Cherished Father of Vaoesea, Faivavale, Fa'afetai, Tasi and A*o Junior. Papa to Fereti, Lusi, Tava’a, Kaiis, Eli, Feaua’i, Saletolo, Aiden and Lorenzo.

Dad will be laying in state at Nikolao Atonio Hall - 12 Matahourua Cres, Cannons Creek Porirua.

Family Service - 23 August, 5pm
Funeral Service - 24 August, 10am.
Following Burial at Whenua Tapu Cemetery.

Both Services will be held at Lyall Bay Church - 4 Resolution St, Lyall Bay Wellington.

As we mourn this void in our hearts, we celebrate dads life and that he is with our Heavenly Father. We extend our deepest gratitude to friends and family who have walked alongside us throughout dad’s life on earth. Thank you!

If you wish to contact us, please call Seah on 021596815.

We love you dad, forever in our hearts 🤍

13/05/2023

Wishing a happy and beautiful mother's day to all our Mum's out there and remembering those that are no longer with us. ❤️

25/04/2023

11/01/2023

The family of the late Mr Le’oli Lui Lam Sam have asked we place the following bereavement notice on our page.

LAM SAM, Le’oli Lui:
Passed away on Sunday 8 January 2023, at Mary Potter Hospice, surrounded by his loving family.

Vigil and Family Service: Holy Family Church, 169 Mungavin Avenue, Porirua East on Thursday 12 January 2023, commencing at 6.00pm.

Funeral Service: Holy Family Church, 169 Mungavin Avenue, Porirua East on Friday 13 January 2023, commencing at 10.30am, thereafter to the Whenua Tapu Cemetery.

11/12/2022

I really appreciated the opportunity to stop, sit, sing and join with the Anglican community of St Alban's Church, Pauatahanui for their Nine Lessons and Carols. With members of their community, Brenden from Ninness Funeral Home, and Anita Baker - Mayor of Porirua City we read lessons and had a chance to reflect on “the reason for the season”.

It really is that time of the year where things ramp up and everyone is rushing around to get things sorted before Christmas. I know we are all looking forward to a holiday, but take it easy on yourselves and take care on the roads. We all deserve a break after the last two years so let’s make sure we get there safely and together ❤️

08/12/2022

Our Annual Christmas Remembrance Service will be held on Thursday 15 December from 6.00pm at the Ninness Chapel, 17 Kenepuru Drive, Porirua.
It will be an opportunity to reflect and remember those special people who won’t be with us at Christmas. Following the service there will be an opportunity for light refreshments.
All are welcome - please RSVP by emailing info@ninness.co.nz or phone 04-237 4174

18/11/2022

Good luck to TOA SAMOA 🇼🇸