Lagofa’atasi Malia Etevise Atonio

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Malia Etevise Lagofa’atasi Atonio, who entered peacefully into eternal rest on 7 July 2026.

Mum was a faithful servant of God whose life was a testament to unwavering faith, love, humility, and service. She devoted her life to her family, her church, her devotion to early childhood teaching in the Samoan language, and her community, living her faith with grace and conviction.

While our hearts are heavy with grief, we give thanks for the blessing of her life and the legacy she leaves behind. We take comfort in knowing that she has gone home to the Lord whom she faithfully served throughout her life.

Malia is lying at the hall named in honour of her late husband, and catechist, Nikolao Atonio FK, Matahourua St, Cannons Creek, Porirua. Please feel free to pay your respects, share stories, share laughs, break bread and pray together.

We welcome you to join the family celebrations at the:

Family Vigil

6:00pm, Sunday 12 July 2026

Holy Family Catholic Church

Mungavin Avenue, Porirua

Requiem Mass

10:30am, Monday 13 July 2026

Holy Family Catholic Church

Mungavin Avenue, Porirua

Main celebrant: Fr Pene Patelesio

Followed by:

Interment: Whenua Tapu Cemetery, Pukerua Bay.

Luncheon: Assembly of God of Church of Samoa, 43 Castor Cres, Porirua.

All messages c/- Atonio Family, 393 Warspite Avenue, Porirua.

Fa’amolemole taofi le malo

“But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.” Isaiah 43:1

For the link to the livestreams of both Family Vigil and Requiem Mass please see below.

For enquiries please contact Gee and Hickton Porirua, 042375332 or email at porirua@geeandhickton.co.nz