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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.

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.

25/11/2025

A Tipene Funerals Porirua notice on behalf of the Filipo Fonoti Aiga.

In Loving Memory of Pepelagi Kolokika Filipo Fonoti

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Pepelagi Kolokika Filipo Fonoti, on November 22, 2025, at 22:45.

She was surrounded by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family as she peacefully took her last breath.

Pepelagi was a beacon of love, strength, and kindness. She dedicated her life to her family and church, she was cherished by all who knew her. Her warmth, wisdom, and gentle spirit will forever remain in our hearts.

She leaves behind a legacy of love and memories that will continue to inspire us. Her journey on Earth may have ended, but her spirit will forever shine in the lives she touched.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported and loved her throughout her life.

Rest in peace Mum, we will forever love you, will forever be missing you

AIGA is where life begins and love never ends

Her funeral arrangements are as follows:

If you would like to pay your respects she will be lying in state at:

Nikolao Antonio Hall
12 Matahourua Crescent,
Cannons Creek
Porirua

From Tuesday 25 November 2025 1:00pm to Thursday 27th November 9:00pm

From 28th November - 29 November
This will be family time only

Family Service
Sunday 30th November
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Holy Family Parish
169 Mungavin Avenue
Cannons Creek
Porirua Holy Family Parish
169 Mungavin Avenue
Cannons Creek
Porirua

Funeral Day
Monday 1st December 2025
10:00am - 1:00pm
Holy Family Church
169 Mungavin Avenue
Cannons Creek
Porirua

She will be laid to rest at 1:00pm:

Whenua Tapu Cemetery
293 Airlie Road
Pukerua Bay
Porirua

Fa'amolemole taofi le maló, ma le fa'aaloalo lava

Fa'afetai lava Filipo Fonoti Aiga

For further information please contact
John Filipo
02109051928

Address

24 Hill Street, Onehunga
Auckland
1061

Website

http://www.tipenefunerals.nz/

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