Taesega SIDLER

Late of Island Bay. On 15th September 2026, peacefully at Malvina Major Retirement Village, Johnsonville, Wellington, New Zealand, aged 96 years. Daughter of Tupulua Sika and Ioane Elisara. Sister of Ioane, Aioalae, and Uatoto. Dearly loved wife of Meinrad Andre 'Andy' Sidler. Loving mother of Mulitalo, Solomona, Andre, Sala, and Penina. Mother-in-law of Nina, Kay (RIP), Avril, Liz (RIP), Kalala, and Michael. Devoted grandmother of Tupa'i, Hosanna, Lorena, Fuamatagi, Penina, Tiffany, Eli, Motu, Steph, Fa'amanu, Jack, Sam, Meinrad, Micah, and Mercy, proud and adoring Great-Grandmother to her 4th Generation of 17 Great-Grandchildren, and loved by all her many nieces and nephews. Special and sincere thanks to the caring staff of the Malvina Major Retirement Village, Johnsonville, Wellington, for their genuine care and support of Taesega in her remaining days - their heart and thoughtfulness is remembered and deeply appreciated by our family. Both family and burial services honouring the life of Taesega 'Litia' Sidler will be held at the Island Bay Presbyterian Church, 88 The Parade, Wellington (for both services). Family and friends service, Sunday 20th September 2026 from 4-8pm, funeral service Monday 21st September 2026 from 9-11am, thereafter a 12pm burial at the Makara Cemetery where she will be laid to rest next to her late husband Meinrad 'Andy' Sidler and her grandson Jack Sidler. For those who would like to share a personal memory honouring Taesega 'Litia's life, we invite you to leave a short tribute via the dedicated online portal at www.twfh.co.nz and view the livestream of Taesega's family service at 4-8pm on Sunday 20th September 2026, followed by online streaming of the burial service from 9am-11pm on Monday 21st September 2026 also via www.twfh.co.nz tributes page.

A bereavement e-card via an online provider for eCards can be sent to peninajfitisemanu@gmail.com. Bereavement cards can be sent/posted to c/- 375 Adelaide Rd, Newtown, Wellington 6021, or left with one of either Penina, Sala, or André at one of the two services or burial reception after.

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