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Leila STEPHENS

Auckland

Posted 23 September 2026

STEPHENS, Leila Maia (nee Salter). Maia Stephens, aged 64, passed away peacefully at home with family on Saturday the 19th of September. She was the loving mother of eight children, Duane, Pania, Leila, Rose, Joel, Samuel, Grace and Joshua, and the grandmother to six grandchildren Ezra, Mylo, Winter, Lillie, Harley and Olivia, alongside her brother Aaron and uncle Tim. She exuded love, care and kindness throughout her life. Her beautiful manner bought joy and laughter into everything she did. She enjoyed listening to Bob Marley and ensuring her garden was filled with the most beautiful flowers. She had a massive impact on everyone around her and will be dearly missed Forever in our hearts

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