Tokilupe Vea Tuifua was born Tuesday, October 21, 1969 in Kolomotu’a Nuku’alofa, Tonga to the late Tevita Tuliakiono and Salote Holani Finau. She was greeted by the face of God Monday, February 17, 2020 in Pensacola, Florida following a courageous, but brief battle with cancer.
Tokilupe was a faithful servant of God. She assisted in the Youth program at Tokaikolo Church because her passion was to instill values of Christ in the youth. Her family was a part of her teachings. We would have family devotion every morning, always starting our day off with Christ. If you were late we would wait until everyone was present before beginning. Some would consider Tokilupe crazy because of her strong, unwavering beliefs in Christ. A loyal servant eager to spread the word of God to everyone. She would always say God was her doctor and “Every tear I cry God collects and one day it will all be worth it.”
Loyal to her husband, Tokilupe raised her family as faithful believers. We learned the meaning of strength, determination and how to be humble. Mom never had anything ill to say about anyone, teaching us to remain positive always without judgement. She would encourage us to “go for it” and “never give up”; always follow our dreams.
Mom lived for ti ma with us children, looking forward to laughing, dancing and clowning around. Spending time with her grandchildren, family and friends would be the highlight of her days. Tokilupe was a mother to all but a hero to her children. She had a beautiful soul and lived her life selflessly. Mom will be remembered for making sure her foundation was built with Christ First.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters: Vaiongi Prescott and Vika Tuieti.
Left to cherish Tokilupe’s beautiful memories are her beloved husband Senituli Tuifua; her six children: Carlos Tuifua and wife Krista, Ana Gist and husband Cervante, Tevita Tuifua, Salote Tuifua, Mele Steele and husband Dennis, Taufaleo Tuifua, three sisters: Meletaufa Huakau and husband Manase, Emavalu Pohiva and husband Kapeli, Haulua Paipa and husband Steveni, three grandchildren: Amelia, Senituli and Jonah Tuifua, one niece Seini Paipa, along with many extended family members and a host of wonderful friends.
The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude towards her sisters, especially Ema Pohiva who was so giving of her time day and night to assist her with any needs. We would like to extend a warm thank you to her best friend Nia with whom Mom shared much down time and many Devotions. We would also like to express gratitude to her Pensacola Family for their care, friendships and compassion.
Celebration of Life service for Tokilupe will be 1:00 PM, Saturday February 29, 2020 in the Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel with Faifekau Viviani Leota officiating. Interment will immediately follow on the grounds of Bayview Memorial Gardens.
The family will be receiving guests during the hours of 10:00 AM until time of service at 1:00 PM, Saturday, February 29, 2020 to share memories and a life well lived.
Memorials may be made in honor of Tokilupe Vea Tuifua to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, 28 West 44th Street, Suite 609, New York, NY, 10036, 1-866-346-3228, give.bcrf.org/give.
