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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.

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

09/01/2026

Tipene Funerals Porirua notice.

On behalf of the Taueu–Seiuli aiga

Tumanu Ono Taueu-Seiuli
Sunrise: 30 August 1963
Sunset: 7 January 2026

Beloved son of the late Tutuila To’aono Taueu-Seiuli and Faumuina Tuli Olive Taueu-Seiuli.

Treasured brother of Tala’i Soloi Leiataua, Masinamua Vaifale Matauaina Seiuli, Fa’afoi Vaea Seiuli, Tanuvasa Namulau’ulu Okesene Seiuli, Mareta Lotomau, Monalisa Tagilima Tanuvasa (dec), Ianeta Taueu-Seiuli, George Oti Seiuli, Julie Taueu, Siaosi Seiuli, and Olive Taueu, and a beloved brother-in-law to many.

It is with heavy yet loving hearts that we announce the passing of our dearly loved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, husband, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, Tumanu Ono Taueu-Seiuli, who passed suddenly on Tuesday, 7 January 2026.

Dad will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Gaylene; his children Monalisa, Alychia, Laykin, Holly, Jordan, Matu Jr, Fa’afoi Jr, Celine, and Tumanu Jr; his step-children; his sons- and daughters-in-law; his beloved grandchildren; his precious mokomoko K’maia; and his wider family and friends.

He is now reunited with our loved ones who have gone before him.

We sincerely thank everyone for the love, prayers, and support shown to our family during this difficult time. Your kindness has brought us comfort as we grieve the loss of our beloved dad.

Dad will lie in state at:
8 Tongariro Drive
Aotea, Porirua

VISITING HOURS:
• Saturday 10 January | 10:00am – 7:00pm
• Sunday 11 January | 10:00am – 7:00pm
• Monday 12 January | 10:00am – 7:00pm
• Tuesday 13 January | 10:00am – 2:00pm

We invite those who wish to honour and farewell Dad to join us at the following services:

FAMILY SERVICE
Tuesday 13 January | 6:00pm
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
50 Ngatitoa Street
Takapuwahia, Porirua 5022

FUNERAL SERVICE
Wednesday 14 January | 11:00am
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
50 Ngatitoa Street
Takapuwahia, Porirua 5022

BURIAL
To follow immediately after the funeral at Whenua Tapu Cemetery, approximately 1:00pm.

For further information or group arrangements, please contact:
Lisa: 027 803 0509
Celine: 020 4126 8611

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

Fa’afetai lava
Taueu–Seiuli aiga

27/12/2025

🕊️Tipene Funerals Auckland Notice 🕊️

Mariata Olive "Olly" Waru (née Ashby)
22 April 1942 - 25 December 2025

Our beloved Mum, Aunty, Nana, and Nan-Nan, was reunited with her late husband, son, and grandson at Waitākere Hospital on Christmas Day 2025, surrounded by whānau. She is currently lying in state at 4 Robert Burke Place (Henderson). A brief service will be held there at 9:00am on Monday 29 December 2025, before making her way to Oromāhoe Marae (41 Porotu Road) for her final night. She will then be buried at the urupā at Oromāhoe on Tuesday 30 December.

For those wishing to send koha, please deposit to: Emma WARU 12-3039-0131159-50

Me tuku ka tika ō mātou mihi maioha ki a koutou katoa
E kore rawa tō mātou whakamiha e mutu

24/12/2025

🕊️Tipene Funerals Auckland Notice 🕊️

‼️ U P D A T E ‼️

Levi Edmonds
Sunrise: 19 May 1994
Sunset: 23rd December 2025

Kei te whānau, kei ngā hoa, me ngā iwi katoa, tēnā koutou.
I runga i te ngākau aroha me te pōuri, ka whakamōhio atu mātou ki a koutou katoa mō ngā taipitopito o te ahiahi pō nei mō tō tātou parata.

Tonight, we would like to invite you all to a service being held for our brother. Please see below for details:

TIME: 5:30pm
PLACE: Tipene Funerals Home, 31 Paramount Drive, Henderson
TIKANGA: Service will be lead by Levis nieces and nephews. Following this, the remainder of the evening will be informal.

Tēnā, whakapiri mai e te iwi 🫶🏽

Mōrena e te iwi,

This morning we will be taking Levi back to his ūkaipō ki Tuhirangi Marae, Waima.

The whare will be open for anyone who would like to come and say any final farewells before we have our last karakia together at 9:30am. We will then depart from Te Atatu at 10am.

Once we have settled in Waima, Levi will remain until his rā nehu on Saturday Dec 27th.

• Place: Tuhirangi Marae, Waima
• Day: Saturday 27th Dec 2025
• Time of final service: 10:00am
• Nehu (burial): 11:00am
• Hakari: 1pm onwards

Whether you are able to be with us ā-tinana, or are holding Levi and our whānau in your whakaaro from afar, we thank you all for your aroha during this time.
Other than that, be safe, hold your loved ones close, and Meri Kirihimete 🫶🏽

13/12/2025

🕊️ Tipene Funerals Auckland Notice 🕊️

In loving memory of
“Button’s, Lyn” Lynette

Who fought a brave and long battle, passed away peacefully surrounded by her whanau.

Auckland Chapel service:
Sunday 14th December
Tipene Funerals Henderson 31 Paramount drive, Henderson
9am.

At the conclusion of Button’s service here in Auckland, she will begin her final journey home to Taiao marae, Pawarenga where her hui mate will be held till her funeral service day, Tuesday 16th Dec.

Poroporoaki will be Monday Night 16th December.

All are welcome to join us in celebrating Button’s Life.

08/12/2025

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

Paulo Lui Iosefo
Sunrise - 15.01.1956
Sunset - 06.12.2025

Beloved Son of the late Sefo Seilua Timu (Dec) and Maria Kilisitina Lafaele Sefo Timu (Dec)

Brother to Fu'a (Dec) Petelo (Dec), Palatina, Timu (Dec), Losa, Lui (Dec), Visesio (Dec), Malie (Dec) and Mareta

Brother in-law to Luaiva Manu and Tasesa Ulu.

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of our much-loved Father, husband, brother, Son, Uncle, cousin and friend to many, Paulo Lui Iosefo, Paulo passed away peacefully on Saturday 6th December 2025 surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren.

Paulo will be deeply missed by his wife Susana, their children Kilistina, Selina, Fiaava'e, Satia, Joseph, Paul Junior, Zachariah, His grandchildren, family and friends. He will reunite with our Eldest brother Chris who passed away 5months ago may he 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 father Paulo Lui Iosefo.

We'd like to share the details for those who wish to join us in honouring our dad's life:

VISITING HOURS:
● Tuesday 9th Dec - Family only
● Wednesday 10th Dec - 10am -7pm
● Thursday 11th Dec - 10am - 2pm

VENUE:
Maraeroa Marae
216 Warspite Avenue
Waitangirua, 5024

FAMILY SERVICE:
Thursday 11th December | 5pm
St Pius Catholic Church
64 Te Pene Avenue
Titahi Bay, 5022

FUNERAL SERVICE:
Friday 12th December | 10.00am
St Pius Catholic Church
64 Te Pene Avenue
Titahi Bay, 5022

BURIAL:
To follow immediately after the funeral at Whenua Tapu Cemetery at 12:30pm.

LIVESTREAM:
There will be a live stream on Te Mana page for the family service for those who can't be with us in Porirua -
For the funeral day livestream we will let you know further details to come.

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

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

Fa'afetai lava Susana Iosefo, children, and Aiga na lua.

29/11/2025

🕊️ Tipene Funerals Auckland Notice 🕊️

Haere atu rā e te Rangatira. Moe mai rā, kua whetūrangitia koe.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Victor Pumipi

a beloved Husband to; Muriel (late) and Janice. Dad to; Donna & Craig, Kim, Trudi & André. Stepdad to; Robyn & Jarred and Jay. Poppa to; Jade & Daniel, Jacob & Huria, Jessie & Jarred, Jackson & Dannielle, David, Jaymee, Nate and Issac. Great-Poppa to; Rylee, Harper, Zoey, Elijah, Felix, Ember, Xavier, Mikayla and Eliyh.

Dad passed away peacefully after a long illness surrounded by the aroha of his whānau, under the manaakitanga of Hospice West Auckland.

We will be taking Dad home to Pananawe Marae, Tiopira Roadway, Waipoua Forrest on Sunday 30 November 2025.

By midday Monday 1st December he will be taken to Te Whakarongotai Marae (Kōkōhuia), 47 Akiha Street, Ōmapere for his final night before a service at 10:00am Tuesday 2nd December followed by interment at Pakanae Urupa.

A memorial service will also be held at Henderson Bowling Club 2/20 Alderman Drive on Thursday 4th December at 10:00am for those unable to attend his tangihanga.

28/11/2025

🕊️ Tipene Funerals Auckland Notice 🕊️

Tenei te kaupapa mo te ra nehu o ;

Rosemarie Rapihana
Sunrise : 13.06.1958 - Sunset: 27.11.2025

Monday 1st December , 10am services begins ki Ngararatuna Marae.

Following the service we start heading to Tauaruruhi Urupa, Ngunguru Ford Rd, where she will lay to rest.

We aim to arrive at Tauaruruhi Urupa at 11am - 11.30am.

A muri i tena, ka hoki mai tatou ki Ngararatuna Marae Mo Te hakari.

Address

24 Hill Street, Onehunga
Auckland
1061

Website

http://www.tipenefunerals.nz/

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