Matiu TUPUA Obituary

TUPUA, Matiu Tupua Moelili'a (Joe). Of Utuali'i, Saleimoa and Salani, Falealili, passed away peacefully on the 30th of July 2025. Beloved husband of the late Leaupepe Taima'aiono Poto Tupua Matiu. Devoted father of Leaupepe Taima'aiono Liz and Sefo, June and David, Vailigi and Stephen, Des, and Tulimaseali'i Tasi and Aoto'a. Cherished grandfather of Niko, Lizzie, Drake, Faith, Campbell, Ezekiel, Justine, Olaf, Dillon, the late Saini and Marcus. Treasured great-grandfather of Maicah, Saini, Kiteau, Bryson and T.J. A celebration of his life will be held at the Manukau Memorial Gardens Chapel at 361 Puhinui Road, Wiri, on Friday 8 August at 11.00am. Matiu Tupua Moelili'a Tupua will return home to 6 Menen Place on Wednesday the 6 of August. A private family service will take place at 5.00pm. Family and friends are welcome to show their respects on Wednesday from 6.00pm - 9.00pm or Thursday 7 August from 11.00am - 7.00pm. We ask that all communications and arrangements to visit be made through Resthaven Funerals. E faasilasila atu i paolo ma gafa ma aiga, faamolemole e taofi le malo.