Mafana Mai - Niuean Bereavement & Memorial Notices

Mafana Mai - Niuean Bereavement & Memorial Notices This page is for all Niue magafaoa to notify mauku/bereavement around the world connected to our Niue community. Fakaaue lahi. Iehova he vahaloto.

Created in honour of our beloved Falanitule and as a tribute to our fuata fakahelehele ko Palalagi Glassie. This is a non-denominational page which means that it does not belong to any religious group. However, Admin respectfully asks that you please ensure that you are either immediate family or have permission to send us the notices therefore we encourage that notices have an active contact number please. You can also post tuku tapu/hu tapu notices/pics.

RIL Papa Gatolo 🙏❤️
08/06/2026

RIL Papa Gatolo 🙏❤️

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mum,Paretiare Talagi (née Mokoroa Teeiao Kauvai), wh...
08/06/2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mum,

Paretiare Talagi (née Mokoroa Teeiao Kauvai), who passed away Sunday 7th of June.

“Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her... Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all.”

— Proverbs 31:28–29

A devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and treasured member of our family, she touched the lives of many with her love, strength, kindness, and unwavering faith.

We kindly ask for your patience, understanding, and prayers as we navigate the coming days and make arrangements to celebrate and honour Mum's life. Funeral service details will be confirmed and shared in due course.

Thank you for your love, support, and prayers during this difficult time.

Forever loved, forever cherished, forever in our hearts.

RIL Matua Fakahele Gatoloai Taufelila 🙏💙Fakaalofa Lahi Atu 💛It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that our family...
31/05/2026

RIL Matua Fakahele Gatoloai Taufelila 🙏💙

Fakaalofa Lahi Atu 💛

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that our family announces the passing of our dearly loved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather:

Gatoloai "Tau" Afetau Taufelila🕊️
who passed away peacefully on 30/05/2026, surrounded by his beloved wife - Mrs Sifahega Taufelila and cherished family members.

While our hearts are deeply saddened by this loss, we take comfort in the love, memories and legacy he leaves behind. We honour an extraordinary man whose life was a radiant example of devotion to our Lord & Saviour, Jesus Christ.

We sincerely thank everyone for the prayers, messages, love and support shown to our family during this difficult time.

SERVICE DETAILS
📅 Date: TBC
🕚 Time: TBC
📍 Venue: TBC

For enquiries & visitations please contact:
• Dawn Etuata – 021 233 9617
• Tala Taufelila – 022 5810 860

Forever loved, forever remembered, forever in our hearts. 🤍🕊️

Fakaaue Lahi 🙏
The Gatoloai Taufelila Magafaoa

Monuina e fenoga
Iehova he vahaloto 🙏

RIL Matua Fakahele James Poihega 🙏💙FOREVER IN OUR HEARTSIt is with great sadness that we announce the passing of JAMES M...
28/05/2026

RIL Matua Fakahele James Poihega 🙏💙

FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of JAMES MARK ALIVA POIHEGA.
Beloved husband, cherished father, sibling and friend to many at his homestead at Fou, Alofi Tokelau, Monday, 25th May 2026

Family Service: Sunday 31st May 2026, 6 – 9pm
Fou, Alofi Tokelau

Church Service: Tuesday 2nd June 2026, 11am
Ekalesia Alofi

Burial and final resting place – Fou, Alofi Tokelau

All enquiries: Mrs Sia Poihega (Messenger)

Kua momoko lahi e magafaoa katoa, tau fanau, mo e tau kapitiga ke fakailoa atu, koe matua taane fakahelehele ko JAMES MARK ALIVA POIHEGA kua toka e ia e mouiaga nei, ke he haana a kaina
Fou, Alofi Tokelau, Aho Gofua, 25 Me 2026

Liogi Magafaoa: Matahola 6 – 9 he afiafi
Fou, Alofi Tokelau, Aho Tapu, 31 Me 2026

Tapuakiaga Fakahiku: Matahola 11 he pogipogi
Ekalesia Alofi, Aho Ua, 2 Iuni 2026

To fakakatoatoa e tau fekau oti kehe haana kaina nofo mau, Fou, Alofi Tokelau

Ko e tau fekau oti, matutaki kia: Mrs Sia Poihega
(Kupega hila)

Monuina e fenoga
Iehova he vahaloto 🙏

RIL Matua Fakahele Ioane Simiona Hewett🙏❤️In Loving Memory of Ioane Simiona Hewett4 August 1956 - 24 May 2026Kia orāna t...
26/05/2026

RIL Matua Fakahele Ioane Simiona Hewett🙏❤️

In Loving Memory of Ioane Simiona Hewett
4 August 1956 - 24 May 2026

Kia orāna tātou kātoatoa i te aro'a atupaka o to tātou Atua

Ioane Simiona Hewett, AKA Vane/Vani, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on Sunday 24 May 2026, aged 69.

Precious son of the late Tapere-Ariki Hewett (nee Tepaki) and the late John Hewett,
Beloved husband to Liline Tagaloa,
Cherished Dad to Ben, Kerisome and Liline Tanita Sina,
Bestest Papa to Ryu Harry and Ani Liline, and
Loving Brother, cousin, uncle, and friend to many.

We appreciate your patience at this time as the family grieves privately and makes arrangements. We kindly request no visitors during this period and appreciate your understanding.

A further notice will be shared once arrangements have been finalised, including visitation and family and funeral services.

For enquiries:
John Hewett – 022 595 0036

“The Lord bless thee, and keep thee:
The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee:
The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.”
— Numbers 6:24–26

RIL Matua Fakahele Nena Lava ❤️🙏Fakalofa Lahi Atu & Kia ora e te whānau ❤️It is with deeply broken hearts that our famil...
23/05/2026

RIL Matua Fakahele Nena Lava ❤️🙏

Fakalofa Lahi Atu & Kia ora e te whānau ❤️

It is with deeply broken hearts that our family announce the passing of our beautiful and dearly loved Mum, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother,

Lavakilimoka “Lava” Ikinepe - Pulevaka

Who passed away on the 21st of May 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.

Our hearts are heavy, but we are grateful for the love, prayers, messages, and support that have been shared with our family during this difficult time. Thank you all for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers 🙏🏽

SERVICE DETAILS
📅 Date: Tuesday, 26th May 2026
🕚 Time: 11:00am
📍 Place: Māngere Lawn Cemetery Chapel

For any enquiries, please contact:
Louna Pulevaka – 027 202 2720
Osbert Pulevaka – 021 170 6588

Forever loved, forever remembered 🤍🕊️

RIL Matua Fakahele John (Lucky) Tongalea 🙏💙Fakamolemole mo e Loto Mamahi(With Deep Sadness)Our family announces with gre...
15/05/2026

RIL Matua Fakahele John (Lucky) Tongalea 🙏💙

Fakamolemole mo e Loto Mamahi
(With Deep Sadness)

Our family announces with great sorrow the passing of our beloved
John Tongalea aka “Lucky”
who peacefully passed on 12 May 2026 surrounded by family and loved ones.

He will always be remembered for his love for his family, generosity, kindness, strength, humour, laughter and his great passion for Rugby union - The All Blacks and his beloved Rugby League team Melbourne Storm all of which brought him so much joy and sometimes even tears throughout his life.

We sincerely thank everyone for your prayers, support, food, visits, and messages during this difficult time.

Funeral service
Bunurong Memorial Park
790 Frankston - Dandenong Rd, Dandenong South VIC 3175

Monday 18th May 2026

Cirrus Reflection Space

Time:10:30am - 11:30am

Video link will be available at 10:30am

**Please show your support by wearing something Purple or your favourite “All Blacks, Melbourne Storm or Melbourne Rebels clothing”

Funeral Wake details will be announced at the commencement of the Service

Gifts and donations can be made to either of the following accounts:

New Zealand Donations
Account Name: SHARLEEN TONGALEA
01-0190-0460912-00
Reference: [Your Family Name]

Australia Donations
Account Name: Angela Makiru
BSB: 013593
ACCOUNT: 182571516
Reference: [Your Family Name]

Your kindness and support are deeply appreciated by the family.

Fakaue lahi mahaki for your love and support.

Iehova he vahaloto 🙏

Updated Losa Nosa details 🥰Fakaalofa lahi atu everyone! Here are the funeral details for our mother & nanny Losasa Nosa ...
13/05/2026

Updated Losa Nosa details 🥰

Fakaalofa lahi atu everyone!

Here are the funeral details for our mother & nanny Losasa Nosa 🤎🕊️

Losa will be lying in state until her burial at 14 Mohua Ave, Takanini (Look for the Niuean Flag).

She will arrive home today 4pm if you wish to be there.

FAMILY SERVICE NIGHT
🗓️ Sunday 17th of May 2026
🕕 5pm
📍 Navigators Church
26 Wood Street, Papakura

BURIAL SERVICE
🗓️ Monday 18th of May 2026
🕕 10am
📍 Navigators Church
26 Wood Street, Papakura

Followed by the service,
BURIAL
📍Manukau Memorial Gardens
361 Puhinui Road, Wiri.

📍Following the burial, please join our family back at Navigators Church. 26 Wood Street, Papakura for the reception.

If you wish to give a Koha or a Donation please see account details below.
Account Name: MAIA USHERWOOD
Account Number: 38-9010-0278269-10

For more information or if you would like to book in a time to visit nanny while she lays in state
Please contact: Esther Nosa 021 042 2656 otherwise the Invitation is open for you to come and pay your respects.

Lastly, on behalf of my family, we extend our gratitude and love for every person who has reached out and supported us on this difficult time.

Fakaue Lahi 🤎

Oue tulou. Iehova he vahaloto.

Sasha Nosa

Rest in Paradise sweet Losa Nosa 💖Fakaalofa lahi atu 🤎UPDATED details for our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandm...
12/05/2026

Rest in Paradise sweet Losa Nosa 💖

Fakaalofa lahi atu 🤎

UPDATED details for our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunty, cousin & niece and the beautiful matriarch of our Nosa family.

🕊️Losasa Nosa 02/05/1957 – 11/05/2026

Alaala Details🤎

We are open to welcoming all of our nanny's friends and families from tonight.

📌When: Tonight, 12/5/26 from 5pm onwards until her final resting day. If you wish to make a time for your family to visit please contact Esther Nosa on 0210422656

📌Where: 14 Mohua Avenue, Takanini (look for the Niue Flag)

📌Parking: limited off street parking

📌Fakaalofa: please reference your family name

Account Name: MAIA USHERWOOD
Account Number: 38-9010-0278269-10

📌Contact: Granddaughter Esther Nosa 021 042 2656

Fakaaue lahi 🤎

Oue tulou
Iehova he vahaloto 💖🙏

RIL Our sweet Losasa Nosa 💖🙏Fakaalofa lahi atu,It is with great sadness and the heaviest of hearts that we announce the ...
11/05/2026

RIL Our sweet Losasa Nosa 💖🙏

Fakaalofa lahi atu,

It is with great sadness and the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunty, cousin & niece and the beautiful matriarch of our Nosa family.

🕊️ Losasa Nosa 02/05/1957 – 11/05/2026

Our beautiful mum and nanny was a strong woman of God who fought until the very end. She is now resting peacefully in God’s glorious kingdom, surrounded by His love and grace.

We kindly ask that you respect our family’s privacy during this difficult time. Funeral arrangements will be shared in due course.

Fakaaue lahi 🤎

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Lahi e momoko ke fakailoa kia mutolu oti mai he tau fanau ha matua fakahelehele ko Losasa Losa Nosa kua hoko e haana uiiga ke he kautu he lagi.

🕊️ Losasa Nosa 02/05/1957 – 11/05/2026

Loto toa mo e lahi haana fi mo e tua ke he Atua. Kua okioki tai a ia ke he fakaalofa he Atua, ne fakatapulu a ia.

FAKAMOLEMOLE FAKALAHI ATU ma tau kapitiga mo e magafaoa laulahi, manako e tau fanau ke fai magaaho to fakailoa e tau fekau ke tau aho ki mua. 🤎

Oue tulou x

Iehova he vahaloto 🙏💖

Esther Nosa Sasha Nosa Mala Nosa - Brown

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