Martha Maia Takiari-Posiano

Martha Maia Takiari Posiano

Sunrise: 12 May 1950

Sunset: 5 November 2026

It is with great sadness, yet deep gratitude for her life, that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, wife, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunty, cousin, niece and friend, Martha Maia Takiari Posiano, who passed peacefully into the loving embrace of our Heavenly Father.

Daughter of the late Paipa Takiari & Tate Uwaiterangi Takiari (nee Parete)

Dearly loved wife of Taumaloto (Sio) Posiano.

Cherished mother of Peggy Lee-Ann (deceased), Dean, Shirley, Archie, Tamaroto, Margie, and Patricia.

Treasured grandmother of Aynsley, Aquila, Anaiyah, Asaph, Atalia, Ashar, and Acacia.

Adored great-grandmother of Ahzai-Justice, Azakai-Soul, Azariah, Arabelle, Jayliah, Miah-Rose, Ayvalei, and Benesj-Creed.

Beloved sister of late William Parete, late Borbin Takiari, late Tama Takiari, Raiti Karena, Timitu Takiari, The late Kui Tanerau, late Okioki Tamaiparea, late Hokimate Takiari and Marjorie Berry.

Our ‘DEAR’ mother touched many lives. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew and loved our mother.

Whānau Notice

Mum will return home on Monday 9 November 2026. During this time, the immediate whānau respectfully request privacy as they gather to grieve, reflect, and honour her life. 

Ia finagalo malilie, taofi le malō e leai se faasamoa e faia, i le ava ma le fa’a’aloalo lava. With the utmost respect, we will not be carrying out our customary Samoan Tradition.

No monetary gifts required whanau, just your prayers and love.

Family Service

Wednesday 11 November 2026

5.00pm – 7.30pm

Tipene Funeral Home, 27 Kenepuru Drive, Porirua

Please join the whanau with light refreshments following the service.

On Thursday 12 November 2026, Mum will make her way to Rātana Pā Homestead, 46 Ratana Rd, Wanganui arriving 12:30pm.

Ra nehu: Friday 13th November at 11am at Nga Puke Tuarua urupa, Ratana where she will be laid to rest.

The whānau sincerely thank everyone for their love, prayers, support, and kindness during this difficult time.

While our hearts are heavy with loss, we take comfort in knowing that Mum has returned to her Maker. We gather not only to mourn her passing, but to celebrate a life rich in love, faith, and devotion to her whānau.

Forever Loved • Forever Remembered • Forever in Our Hearts ❤️

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."

2 Timothy 4:7

Moe mai rā, Haere ki te torona o ihoa, haere, haere atu rā.