She was born May 23, 1958 in Utulei, American Samoa to Pulelei’ite Tufele and Fa’auisa Young-Tufele.
A Celebration of her Life will be held at a later date.
Esther was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers: Jacob Tufele and Bert Tufele.
She is survived by her son, William "Willie" (Alicia) Satele; siblings, Joseph Tufele, Punipuao Tufele, Mabel Su’a, Margaret Tufele-Griffie, Ruth Tufele, Allvi Tufele, Daniel Tufele, Noel Jones, David Tufele, Moses Tufele; special son, Fa’i (Bethellia) Satele; special grandsons, Jairus Satele and Michael Rodriguez; a whole host of precious nieces and nephews, many other relatives and friends.