Mrs Tania Tangitaera Anslow

13 January 19481 October 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Tania. A radiant light and the heart of our family, who left us peacefully on Wednesday, 1st October 2025, at Wellington Hospital surrounded by family. She was 77 years young.

Tania was the beloved wife of the late Malcolm Albert Anslow, with whom she shared nearly 49 years of companionship. She was a loving mother to Debbie Paringatai, Stephen, Selina, Melissa, and their partners. Her greatest pride and joy were her 9 grandchildren Karangwai, Moana, Olivia, Riley, Hunter, Natalie, Sonia, Othelia, and Kaia, whose lives she enriched with her joy and kindness.

Known for her warm and cheerful spirit, caring nature and remarkable cooking skill, legendary among family and friends, left a lasting impression on all who knew her.

A service to celebrate Tania's life will be held at The Wilson Funeral Home Chapel, 375 Adelaide Road, Newtown, Wellington on Wednesday, 8th October 2025, at 11.00 am. Parking at the venue is limited so please factor this into your travel arrangements.

Messages and tributes can be shared on this page. Cards may be sent to: c/- PO Box 7123, Wellington 6242.

Tania’s funeral service will be livestreamed via this tribute page.

We hold Tania's memory close, forever grateful for the love, warmth, and delight she brought into our lives.

We miss you mum!

Tributes

A Tribute to Tania Tania was an amazing grandmother to Olivia and Hunter, and a kind, gracious mother-in-law to me. Her love for her grandchildren was deep and unwavering — she brought joy, comfort, and warmth into their lives in ways only a grandmother could. Whether it was through her gentle hugs, her wise words, or the sparkle in her eyes when she saw them, Tania made every moment with Olivia and Hunter feel special. To me, she was more than family — she was a quiet source of strength and kindness. She welcomed me with open arms and treated me with love and respect from the very beginning. Her generosity of spirit and thoughtful nature made every interaction feel like a gift. Tania was strong, caring, and full of heart. She faced life’s challenges with grace and resilience, always putting others before herself. And she was a wonderful cook — her meals were legendary, not just for their flavor but for the love she poured into every dish. Her kitchen was a place of warmth, laughter, and togetherness. We will miss her deeply, but we will carry her love with us always. ❤️ Xoxo

Olivia, Hunter, Bella and Chantelle

To Mum, we love you and miss you every single day since your passing. We will forever think of you together with dad in heaven. We will remember fond memories of you in songs. Watch over us all! Moe mai rā, e te whaea aroha. Rest now, beloved mother. Lots of love Melissa, Mark, Natalie and Othelia

Melissa Anslow
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