CHURCHWARD, (Tua) Anasetasia Maria Churchward (nee Tasi Tupuola) - Born in Samoa 24 August 1935, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving children at North Shore Hospice, Auckland on 10th May 2017.

Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loved and cherished mother and mother-in-law of Joe and Lis; Michael; Maricia and Paul; the late Paul (RIP); Marianna and Mike; Lorina and Paul; the late James (RIP); and Georgie and Nigel. Treasured and adored nana of Luke and Sophie Churchward, Maya and Kaela Churchward-Smith, Hayley, Emily and James Edmanson, Andre and Zachary Churchward, Karlos, Marshall and Isabella Churchward Woods, Hamish, Emma and Jonas Cooper, and Saul, Mia, Daniel and Alex Barker. Most loved daughter of the late Tasi and Elieta Tupuola. Loved sister of Sefo (RIP), Sita (RIP), Lola, Toe (RIP), Besa (RIP), Malia (RIP), Mele and Andrew.

Thank you to North Shore Hospice for their love, care and support of mum and us.


The most amazing mother and nana, a loving sister, aunty, cousin and friend to so, so many. A beautiful and kind soul.


Messages to "The Churchward" family may be left in Tua's tribute book on this page or posted c/- PO Box 14-366, Kilbirnie 6241.

There will be a celebration of Tua's life at St Mary of the Angels, 17 Boulcott Street, Wellington on Thursday 18th May 2017 at 1.30pm, followed by a private cremation.

Lower Hutt - Upper Hutt - Wellington - Kapiti
Members of Funeral Directors Association of NZ

Service Information: Date: Time: Location: 18/05/2017 1:30 p.m. St Mary of the Angels Boulcott Street Central Wellington View Map of Location