Janet Tauva Obituary

Mrs Tauva, you left us far to soon. The first time I met you was when I started at ISS back in 2000 and I'm going to graduate next year! I never realised how sick you were because you always seemed so happy. You made my primary school years beautiful, happy and memorable ones. Thank you for everything you've ever done and everyone who's lives you've changed.

I'm so very sorry to hear of this loss. I was shocked to hear of Janet's passing. She was such a beautiful and kind person, and she was one of the many teachers who made my experience at ISS a great one. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

I will always remember Mrs Tauva's laugh. A very sad and great loss to International School.

So very very sad to hear of the passing of a beautiful lady. Janet was so much more than a colleague - she was a friend. Her openness and warmth, wisdom and sense of fun have left their imprint in my life and I am grateful that our paths crossed. My thoughts and prayers go out to Filipe and the boys.

Janet was a fantastic colleague and a great teacher. I admired the way she managed, in the midst of running a school, to always find time for her family. She was so proud of you all. We are thinking of you.
Caroline, Daniel, Keriana, Keenan and Flynn

Our sincerest heartfelt condolences to Janet's family, and her ISS family. Our time at ISS was simply better because of Janet's presence. She was always available and approachable, and willing to go well beyond the call of duty to help students and parents. On a return visit to Suva a couple of years ago she welcomed us back into her familiar office like old friends, and would always make time for people. Very kind, calm and positive, yet also humble, she was a fantastic role model for the whole ISS community. She will be truly missed.
With love and deepest sympathy from the Franklin Family.

Dear Filipe, Robert and Tarquin, Josua, Mo and your partners and to Mrs Hinton, Delwyn and Steven, who I met so recently, the rest of Janet's families and Tila,

You meant the world to Janet and I know she meant the world to you. She was a truly wonderful friend to me and the wisest person I've ever known. I will miss her more than I can say, but will always treasure my memories of our time together at ISS, where she taught me more than anyone else has ever taught me about teaching and children. She was so good at supporting her staff. I will be forever grateful that I got to spend time with Janet recently. We had a wonderful week together in Auckland - lots of talking and laughing. She was always such a positive person. Janet gave so much of herself to people that she will be truly missed, and always remembered in a very special way. May she remain the inspiration she was during her life to the many people she had a profound impact on.

My thoughts are with all of you.

Dear Mr. Filipe Tauva and family, my wife, Alena and my three children join me in expressing our deepfelt condolences to you and your beloved family on the sudden demise of your beloved wife in New Zealand! Her passing away is undoubtedly a great loss and causes much desolation to all of your bereaved family and ISS. I hope that God will give her family the strength to overcome the demise of Janet, with peace and resignation! May her soul rest in peace!
Yours, in deepest sympathy!

Nor' Azam, Alena, Daniel Nor' Azam, Amira Nor' Azam and Daanish Nor' Azam

The news of Janet's passing brings many tears as we remember how loving and kind a person she was to us during our two years at ISS. Our prayers will be with her family and friends as well as the whole ISS community.

Janet, I will always remember your wonderful laugh, the way your whole face lit up, trying out different lipstiicks, sharing food,, your love of your boys (including Filipe of course!), ISS (and everyone in it) and Fiji. Your dedication and commitment to the PYP and to making ISS a better place. So pleased we caught up over a meal last year, but wish I had the chance to see you again next time we are in Fiji. My thoughts are with your family.

To Filipe,Mosese,Robert and Josua
Our condolences on the passing away of a beautiful wife, mother and friend. Janet lived a wonderful life on this earth and will be greatly missed by all of us who have known her and worked with her.She is now in a place that is far more beautiful than this world.May you be blessed with God's grace and love during this sorrowful time. May his blessings of peace and comfort be with you all. Our prayers are with you and the families.
Love and prayers.
Kesa, Jone,Pat and Shaadya Naisara
Suzhou,CHINA

Our heartfelt condolences to Janet's family on this sad day. May you rest in peace, dear Janet. I have nothing but really fond memories of you and our times at ISS. You were always there for us with a warm smile and caring ways. How I wish I could have come to visit in the years past... you will always be in our hearts!

Isa Janet, I still remember those wonderful years of working with you at ISS. You will be dearly missed.
To the Tauva family, may the Lord comfort you in this time of grief.

Thank you Mrs Tauva for being a wonderful teacher. My mum will miss you dearly.May your soul rest in peace.
Shaadya Naisara
Suzhou Singapore International School
Suzhou,CHINA.

Dearest Filipe,Mosese,Robert and Josua
Our heartfelt prayers on this sad occasion. We know that Janet is in a better place. She has been a wonderful person in her life and a great friend.May the good Lord give you strength and comfort in this time of sorrow. May her soul rest in peace.
Prayerful wishes
Naisara Family
Suzhou,CHINA.

My 11-year-old Esther came home on Monday with the sad news of your journey onward to a better place.

Of the many memories that she has of you, there are two that she continues to fondly recall, whenever she thinks of you.

The first is your gentle hand in settling her in, on her first day at ISS. You ensured that she had a friend for the entire day, and you told her to "have a great day in school ". She's never looked back.

The second is your personal advice to her in the school-hard-court to consider trying out for the school production, because you saw her potential. She did not heed your advice on the first call, but you never gave up in urging her, to explore it.

Now days, I've lost count of the number of school productions she's participated in, a sure sign that you were right. She's ever so grateful that you believed in her, and I'm eternally indebted, for your wise counsel and investment.

Thank you so much Janet. May your soul rest in perfect peace. Ni qai moce toka.

One of the world's greatest educators, mum, aunty lost. Her legacy will live on. Mrs T you were there in the beginning of our school lives and guided us to where we all are today. You will be sadly missed but never forgotten. Also condolences to Mr Tauva, Moe, Pado and Josh.

My deepest sympathies to the Tauva family. I have such fond memories of my time at ISS. I remember lots of laughs and some serious curriculum planning with Janet. Sad to lose you, Janet.

Dear Filipe, Mosese, Robert and Josh. there was alot of pain when I heard about Janet's passing and I still find it hard to accept. She has been part of my life throughout all my years at ISS...our staff netball team, the crazy team debriefings where we drank more than we debriefed. and we did alot of teaching.she understood the need for us as teachers to get the opportuniy to be ourselves and not be teachers for awhile...she also had the heart and soul for the students that we teach here at ISS.They are the reason we all stay teaching here because there will be those moments when they would do something touching that would let you know this is why we stay...Janet was very much like that...I miss her dearly for those were the some of the moments we shared and truly understood why we stay and teach....in her absence I want to thank you all for being part of my children and grandchild's education....for sharing her family with us and for being Janet.....Aere ra taku oa, aere ra...aere ra ...aere ra

To the Tauva Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult days.
Mrs Tauva, in the eyes of my 8 year old, you were the best and nicest teacher ever! Thank you for your dedication to ISS and especially your love and care towards all our children.
Rest in peace!

Dear Mrs Tauva, Thank you so much for teaching us at ISS. We will never forget your great sense of humour, your laughter, your kind words of advice.
You will always be remembered.

Dear Mrs Tauva,
Words alone cannot express how we felt when we heard the sad news. Just a few weeks back, we hugged & with your loud laugh you told us that you will be back!
Oh My God....ISS will never be the same for us without you, Mrs Tauva.
You will always remain in our hearts for ever. Ni sa moce, Mrs Tauva.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you, Mr Tauva, Mo, Ropate and Josh.

Janet, the world has lost an inspiring educator, a kind and wonderful person who has influenced the lives of so many. It was an honour to have known you and to have worked with you at ISS. I wish you love, peace and happiness on your new journey. God bless you and your family always. Love from Michelle, Stephen, Belle, Daniel and Savei King

It seems not so long ago when we sat together on the bus to school with all the kids talking about what we might be doing with our classes ... but it was probably 1980 or 81 or something. Seems like yesterday. You did International Primary School proud Janet, always looking for what was best for the children. You were a great teacher. My thoughts are with you right now Filipe and your boys, Mosese, Robert and Joshua.

Dear Janet's family, please accept our heartfelt condolences.
Our family will miss her . Whenever we needed her help or advice , she was always ready and willing to. She has been very special to our 11 year old son Baptiste, treating him as her own son and believe me, they have spent some times together during his 5 years of Primary. Like us, he will never forget someone so special like Janet. She is gone too fast unfortunately but she has bravely fought . She even came to ISS to see us two weeks ago to say hallo or goodbye ? Thank you Janet for that, for being able to give you a hug one last time . We will miss you. The Canton family.

We thank God for Janet's LIFE and LOVE as a caring friend, mentor and teacher.
She made the most difficult tasks look easy. She encouraged teachers from our neighbouring schools to come to ISS for professional development whether be it in Spelling, Reading or Math.
Vinaka vakalevu na dau nanumi keimami na nomuni tokani qasenivuli. Our GREAT mentor, we will miss you.
“Be at peace in the arms of your God,
Let there be music and let there be song
For the triumph your life has been
Hear how God's angels and saints sing their joy
WELCOME HOME.”

Dear Janet, You are my mentor, my supervisor, my boss, my friend and most of all you are like a mother.
Your great sense of humour, your laughter, your kind words of advice and comfort will forever be in my heart. You will be greatly miss.
MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN PEACE!
Much love from the Jitoko Family.

The Tuia Family wishes to join our International Suva School community in extending our condolences to Janet Tauva's Family & loved ones.

In retrospection our son Isa'ako sent an email to Janet early this year and we were very glad to hear of her intention to get well soon so to be back with her beloved children in Suva.

Now Janet is called to rest, we are nevertheless thankful and truly celebrate Janet's lifetime of dedication to ISS especially her valuable time spent with us.

Fa'afetai & Vinaka vakalevu Janet.

No words can express the saddness felt by some many people who's lives you have impacted greatly.
Thinking of your boys during this difficult time.
Rest in Love Mrs. Tauva.

To the Tauva Family & the ISS family,

Janet's words and deeds made her larger than life. She connected with everyone in a way which was comfortable to them. Her accompaniment of the staff at ISS in everything we did, her ever readiness to give things a go and her wicked sense of humour will be etched in our memories. We miss you so much Janet.

"Isa Aunty Jan...Vinaka vakalevu for all your accommodating nature....My kids will miss you greatly...Ta Filipe , the boys and Heather may our Father Almighty give you His in this difficult time"

So sad to hear the news of janets passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with her and her family. Thank you for all your hard work at the school Janet, may you Rest In Peace.
The McLean family, Suva, Fiji

Dear Janet,

I still remember everyday meet you on the way to canteen and enjoy your big smile. It releases my stress and pressure. Tom still remembers the words on the card that they write to you. Your patience and enthusiasm on children is so impressive and touched.I believe you will be remembered by whole ISS community. May you rest in peace! We all miss you!

Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences to the family of Janet. The passing of such a wonderful woman is a huge loss for all.

Rest in Peace Mrs Tauva. Thank you for the wonderful years we have known and learnt from you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Anne Saphore, Steven & Ryan

I still cant come to terms wt yr passing, Mrs Tavua. It seems like just yesterday u took us for a tour around the school for Nivetha's enrollment in April 2009. U even took yr time to encourage me to be patient wt Suchita as she was throwing tantrums for not wanting to attend Headstart. U were indeed a kind person and someone easy to open up too. A 'mother figure' I would say! Thank U so much for everything! We will always remember u

Dear Janet. Too hard to believe we won't see you again. Our sympathy to Philipe and boys. You have lost a wonderful wife and mother, we have lost a great friend and a knowledgable and caring educator. Taken far too soon. Thinking of you all. Much love from the Tuimaka family.

RIP Mrs Tauva, I will always remember you.
IPS 1980's.

Aww You were the Best at Everything You Did We Love you

Aroha

It seemed way too early for you to leave Janet. You still had so many smiles to give, kids to encourage and many Primary school socials to go to where you could dance your heart out to "the dinosaur". There must be thousands of children and adults out there who have been touched with your special ray of sunshine....I know we were.
Filipe, Moses, Rob and Josh, our love and thoughts are with you.Lots of love Anil, Jean, Michaela and Melanie Tikaram

Our heart felt prayers and condolences to Filipe and the boys.

Silently praying until the final day, to hear your voice again Janet at my classroom door saying, " Rosi can I just come in for a minute? Where did you say that document was again? .....oops, I knew it was there some where on the server" followed by a humorous comment, then that boisterous laugh of yours, with a twinkle in your eye.

I am so grateful for the opportunity to have worked with you and learned from you. I will always remember and cherish your kindness, generosity, humility, and care for people.

Thank you Janet for a lovely welcome for my children at ISS in Fiji. Your family are in our prayers at this time.

Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Janet. Words can't express how saddened we are to hear of your loss. She has been an incredibly kind and loving teacher/headmistress to Didier and Gabriel for the last 5 years. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this tragic time, and may God give you strength and courage for the coming days.

To the Tauva Family,
It is with great sadness that Selai and I and the family have come to learn of Janet's passing. All our four children, fifita,isileli,ruth and daniel are part of the ISS family and Janet has been part of their lives. Through ISS, SELAI and I have also come to know Janet and we will all miss her dearly. Our love and support goes out to the family in their period of grief.

To Janet's family, may your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Janet was an inspirational teacher, with plenty of time to share and her wealth of experience. She will be greatly missed at ISS.

Our heartfelt condolences to Janet's family and loved ones. You will be dearly missed by the ISS school community. Rest in peace Janet and may you watch over all the children who were blessed to have you as part of their lives.

Our sincerest condolences to the Tauva family. Mrs Tauva was a wonderful teacher and guide who always kept an eye out for her students during my time at IPS in the 1980s. She will be missed.

Condolences and sympathy to the Tauva family. May the Lord comfort you in this time of grief. Will always be remembered by your students Rosemary and Pearl.

We the Gupta family from High Commission of India,Suva convey our heart felt condolences on the untimely demise of Mrs Tauva.

She was realy very nice personality in the International School family.

With regards,

Shashi Gupta, Anjani Gupta, Akanksha Gupta and Satyam Gupta

Janet Tauva. A special teacher and school administrator, taken from this earth too early. Janet was a teacher at the primary school when I was a student there and my children had the privilege of knowing such a great and caring woman. Janet Tauva will be missed at school and at Suva Point.
Our prayers and thoughts are with the Tauva family as they go through this difficult time in their lives.

Our deepest condolences to the Tauva family. We are saddened by the news that Janet has left us so soon. We will miss her kindness, her friendly nature and her dedication to the children in her care. She was an exceptional woman.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Janet and her family at this time.
Kate and Rex Horoi and family

Janet - thank you for welcoming us to warmly to ISS, you were so kind, patient and caring to our son (and his parents!). We miss you here in Suva. We are thinking of you and your family.

Janet's passion for her profession was uncompromising! All of her work was focused on what was the best for her students! She will be missed!

To the family and all the children who will dearly miss and remember Janet - Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Janet...I miss you..You will always be in my heart...
Thanks for all that you did for me and my son (Emasi), thanks for the good ideas u have given me...my u rest in peac janet

My special friend - wonderful memories of our Primary School days together, and our continued friendship.
I treasure the letters and cards we've exchanged over the years and times spent together, catching up.
I'll especially miss sending your birhday card on the 10th and receiving mine on the 19th, however I'll always remember you fondly, and thank you for your friendship over the years.

Taken too soon form us Janet you were one of the kindess, most thoughtful and generous people I know. You will always have a special place in my heart for providing me with the opportunity to coordinate one of your passions of teaching and that is seeing students perform. In my case you gave me the opportunity to achieve this through Tadra Kahani. You were suppportive in every aspect and never did I feel that the smallest request or question was not important.You will be dearly missed, rest in peace.

Our condolescences to the Tauva family. Janet will be remembered as a strong leader in our school - a leader who was compassionate, supportive and caring. She was the epitome of the learner profile and will be greatly missed. We will continue to celebrate your life Janet and all that you meant to us will be forever in our hearts.

To the Tauva family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Janet was at ISS when I was there and also my three children. Suva Point will also miss her dearly.

Janet, You will always be in the heart of our family and we miss you. Thank you for all that you did for us and the children, thank you for your smile. Our thoughts are with your family.

Our condolences to Janet's family at this sad time. Janet was a fabulous Head to so many children who passed through ISS Primary, and warmly welcomed so many newcomers to Fiji. As our 8 year old son simply put it "Mrs Tauva was the nicest teacher at ISS." Our thoughts are with you.

Edie Purdie and Matt Davies, Fiji

Our deepest condolences go out to the Tauva family. Janet became a real good friend to my mother and because of their friendship we had the pleasure and privilege of becoming friends with the whole family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
From American Samoa

Memories of times that we shared we will always hold dear and the many photos we have of your beautiful smile. We will never forget you.

TAUVA, Janet Anne (nee Hinton). Taken from us suddenly on March 23rd, 2012. Dearly loved eldest daughter of Maureen and the late Dennis Hinton. A wonderful daughter who was always there for us. Treasured sister of Delwyn, Murray, Steven and James. Sister-in- law of Brent and Michelle. Much loved Auntie to Kelson, Madison, Jesse and Reid. Taken too soon, we will miss you more than words can say. Forever in our hearts and never forgotten.