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Tapanu'u SO'OIALO

2026 · Auckland

Died 2 September 2026Posted 4 September 2026

SO'OIALO, Tapanu'u Pule Mimilo. Passed away peacefully on 2nd September 2026 surrounded by family, aged 91 years.Dearly loved husband of Onosa'i (Opa). Loved father of Hannah and Phillip, Amanda and Jeremy, Talauta and Diane, Sivao and Jonathan, Alofa and Jason, Nik and Sharon, Ita and Alan, Peni and Tapaau and Graeme. Cherished Grandpa of Stephen, Joshua, Benjamin, Anthony, James, Sjaan, Talia, Leonard, Shekinah, Charlotte, Grace, Kayla, Luis, Isaac, Danielle, Luke and Jordan. Treasured Great-Grandpa of Isla, Olive, Beauen, Flora, Huxley and Atoa. Although our hearts ache at losing you, we celebrate knowing that you get to hear these words in heaven, "Well done, my good and faithful servant." Our family would love for you to join us in celebrating Pule's life: We welcome you to visit Pule in Te Atatu on Friday from midday. 15 Huntaway Lane, Te Atatu Peninsula. Family Service: Friday 4th September: 6:30pm, Te Atatu Union Parish Church, 2 Taikata Road Te Atatu Peninsula.

Funeral Service: Saturday 5th September: 10:30am, Te Atatu Union Parish Church. Fa'amolemole e leai se fa'asamoa. Taofi le malo. Fa'afetai.

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