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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.

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

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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

21/11/2025

A Tipene Funerals Porirua notice on behalf of the Salu family.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, sister, aunty and nana, Lillian. She departed from this life peacefully, leaving behind cherished memories that will remain forever in our hearts.

Lillian will be lying at 16 Whanga Crescent from Saturday 21st November, her service to take place at 11am on Monday 24th November at 16 Whanga Crescent and from there we will take our sister to Whenua Tapu Crematorium.

The whānau welcome those that know Lillian, who wish to pay their respects to our sister.

For those wishing to tautoko a koha please deposit to: Maria Burgess 38-9014-0721475-10

Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa, moe mai rā tātou tuāhine, rere me tātou tīpuna

20/11/2025

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Moe mai ra e te mokopuna e Urikore
Kua mutu tō mamae, kua wātea koe
Kei roto koe I ngā ringa o tō māmā
Moe mai ra e te mokopuna

Great Mokopuna of Te Pere,
Mathew and Mereana Davis

Mokopuna of Louie ( nee Davis) and Eddie Tamanui.
Son of Moea and George Masina

It is with a heavy, broken heart that I must sadly let our whanau and friends know that my son Urikore Masina has passed and is now in the arms of our Lord and Saviour Jesus, with his mum Moeawa Masina and his koro Urikore Tamanui Lemalu Masina, Nanny's Ngarui and Salataima.

We expect him back with us here at Kokiri Te Rahuitanga some time after 3pm where he will spend the night on the papakainga where he was born.

Urikore will then travel with his whanau on Friday 21 November at around 12pm to the busom of Ngati Manu, Karetu Marae, where he will lie until he is buried on Saturday next to his mother and tupuna. So...

Kokiri after 3pm today
Leave for Ngati Manu 12pm Friday
Karetu Marae Service 10am Saturday
Burial 11-11.30am
Hakari 1pm

Contact me on 0211374692
Or any of my kids and whanau if I don't answer.
Thankyou all. Arohanui

08/11/2025

A Tipene Funerals Porirua notice on behalf of the Koteka family.

Kia orana,

It is with heavy hearts that we the Koteka family share the passing of our beloved Father/Papa President Stephen Koteka, who peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on 6th November 2025.

Beloved husband to Lucy Koteka, father to 9 children and grandfather to his many grandchildren.

Dad will be arriving at Te Papalaulelei Tokelau Church at Waitangirua on Monday 10th November and will remain there for the duration of his time with us.
If you wish to visit dad during this time, please contact one of the below:
Mama Kava: 021 084 15159
Monica: 021 091 23396

Final Family Serivce Details:
Date: Thursday 13th November 2025
Place: Te Papalaulelei Tokelau Church
Address: 1 Commerce Crescent, Waitangirua, Porirua 5024
Time: 6:00PM

Funeral/Burial Day Details:
Date: Friday 14th November 2025
Requiem Mass/Service: Holy Family Parish 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Address: 169 Mungavin Avenue, Cannons Creek, Porirua 5024
Burial Place: Whenua Tapu Cemetery 1:00PM
Address: 293 Airlie Road, Pukerua Bay, Porirua 5026
Refreshments: Te Papalaulelei Tokelau Church
Address: 1 Commerce Crescent, Waitangirua, Porirua 5024

For those who wish to send a Koha/Donation/Akaputu, account details are provided below:
MISS T M KOTEKA
12-3100-0035642-50
Reference: Your name, please.

🕊️Rest in love Daddy🕊️
💙🌺💙🌺💙🌺💙🌺💙🌺💙🌺💙🌺💙

07/11/2025

🕊️ Tipene Funerals Auckland Notice 🕊️

He pānui mate tēnei nō te whānau Reuben.

Cyril Ngahuru Moana Reuben
Sunrise: 20.04.1941 Sunset: 7.11.2025

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Brother, Father, Uncle and Koro.

Matua Cyril is currently lying in state at the whānau whare in Green Bay, Auckland.

A celebration of life service will be held on Monday, 10 November 2025, at the Mangere Lawn Cemetery Chapel - 85 McKenzie Road, Māngere, Auckland commencing at 1:00 PM, followed by a private cremation.

Moe mai rā e te pāpā, hoki atu ki ō mātua tīpuna, ki te ao wairua. Kia okioki i te rangimārie, e te puna aroha.

06/11/2025

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On behalf of the lagaluga Family

Thank you everyone for your patience, love and support over these last few days. Our family has been deeply touched by every message, prayer and call. It has brought us so much comfort while we’ve been organising everything for our beloved Rev Evan Hope Lagaluga, QSM.

For those who wish to pay their respects, the following details are provided:

Visitation at Tipene Funerals
24 Hill Street, Onehunga
Friday, 7 November: 6pm – 10pm
Saturday, 8 November: 5pm – 10pm
(Kindly book a time if you plan to attend.)

Funeral Service
Mangere PIPC Church, 296 Buckland Road, Mangere East
Monday, 10 November 10:30am

Burial
Mangere Lawn Cemetery – Gate 2 Entrance
Monday at 1pm

For any enquiries, please contact Justin Lagaluga on 021 060 3047

Once again, we express our heartfelt appreciation for the overwhelming love and support surrounding our family during this difficult time. Your kindness has made a profound impact on us.

06/11/2025

🕊️ Tipene Funerals Auckland Notice 🕊️

E kui kua kapohia koe e te ringa kaha o aitūa. Tēnei te kapo ake i te reo aroha o te ngākau, mōu ka riro nei.

It is with heavy heart and sadness that we announce the passing of our Kuia.

Esther Ruth Papuwai Davis
Sunrise: 2 April 1939 - Sunset: 5 November 2025

Whaea is currently at Orakei Marae all are welcome.

Funeral service details / Rā nēhu :

Saturday 8/11/2025
Ki Ōrākei Marae
3pm Service Starts
4pm Hīkoi ki te Urupā
4.30pm Nehunga

Ngā mihi nui,
Davis Whānau

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24 Hill Street, Onehunga
Auckland
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