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Rev. Tevita Kilifi HEIMULI

Tevita HEIMULI Obituary

HEIMULI, Rev. Tevita Kilifi. (MNZM, QSM, JP) Born on 26 April 1942, passed away peacefully at Mercy Hospice, Auckland on Friday 26 October 2012. Eldest son of Tomasi Tomaka Heimuli and Akosita Tae Palu Heimuli. Husband to Ane Lolofi. Father to Lolo and Leinata, Alipate and Ma'ata, Rodney and Maile, Tomaka and Fiona, Soana and Saimone, Siale and Evotia and Fane. Papa to Matthias, Jonique, Albert Jr, Oscar (UK), Lolo Jr and Rodney Jr Brother to Melelupe Alavini, Siaosi Fe'iloakimata Niumeitolu, Robert Raikes and Mateaki-ki-he-Lotu and Siaosi Uasingatoni. We give praise to the Lord for Kilifi. For his faith, his lifelong passion to use his God given talents and gifts to serve and encourage family, friends, church and community throughout his life, his careers and his pastoral ministries. Thank you to family and friends who visited, prayed and encouraged Dad during his illness. You were all a great source of encouragement and support for him and the family. The Heimuli family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to the staff at Mercy Hospice for their care and work in helping Dad and our family through his illness. Fakamolemole, ka 'i ai ha'o 'ofa kia Kilifi moe family, kataki to'oto'o mai pe ha'o matala'i akau, 'oku 'ikai fiema'u ha koloa fakatonga. Kilifi has called family and friends together to worship God and celebrate his life at St Judes Tongan Methodist Church, 400 Richmond Rd for evening services at 730pm on Saturday 27 October and watch service at 730pm pm Sunday 28 October . He will lie at St Judes overnight. Kilifi's funeral service will be held on 10am Monday 29 October, at the St Judes Tongan Methodist Church, 400 Richmond Road, with burial to follow at Waikumete Cemetery. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race and I have remained faithfull

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Published by The New Zealand Herald from Oct. 27 to Oct. 29, 2012.

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'Alisi Tatafu

November 7, 2012

A true Tongan Hero, Pioneer of Ponsonby Tongan Methodist church and advocate for ALL Tongan issues. I am grateful to have known you, Kilifi and for generously sharing your wisdom us younger Tongan Aucklanders'. A significant Tongan mentor whom equppied us with valuable Leadership skills. 'Ofa mo e lotu R.I.P Rev Tevita Kilifi Heimuli

November 1, 2012

No matter where you go I know you'll always be with us. Love you papa x

Manase Lua

October 30, 2012

I owe a huge debt of gratitude to Rev Heimuli. I had the privilege of working alongside him for many years at the Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs. Kilifi also was a school mate of my father at Atele in Tonga. It was my first job out of University at MPIA, so Kilifi took me under his wing as a mentor... This man knew everyone worth knowing and everyone else! If you wanted a full meeting or fono, Kilifi was the man! At one time we shared the same office... during this time I was profoundly blessed with his wisdom, insights, stories and great sense of humour! I owe much of my Tongan language speaking ability now to our conversations in Tongan... He was a great wise, God-fearing and generous man... you will always be remembered Kilifi!

Tu'a 'ofa atu

Manase Lua

Tatafu Family

October 30, 2012

Surely Goodness & Mercy shall follow me, all the days of my Life. R.I.P my dear friend - your legacy will live on through the many lives that you have influenced. We are all so blessed to have known you and have you encourage and akonaki'i us over the years. 'Ofa lahi atu moe lotu - DanaRae;)

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TAFOLO & FAMILY

October 29, 2012

Christ meets us where we are . He doesn't stand at the finish line and say, "I'll meet you here." Instead, He comes alongside us and says, "I am with you always.
I am with you on the good days.
I am with you on the bad days.
I am with you when you fail.
I will see you through, and we will cross the finish line of victory together"
To the family, our prayers and thoughts with you during this time of great loss & sorrow. Rev. Tevita Kilifi Heimuli has indeed crossed that finish line to claim his reward. Grant him eternal rest in peace in the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ now and forever. Ofa atu!

October 29, 2012

A man with a legacy that will live on for many many generations...RIP Rev. Kilifi Heimuli

October 28, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Kathleen & Tui Tuai-Ta'ufo'ou

October 28, 2012

Our deepest condolences to the family of Rev Kilifi Heimuli. He was a man who has inspired a Tongan Methodist community to stand up for what they believe in as Christians. We hope to carry on your legacy. You are greatly missed.

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