She was born on January 5th, 1934 in the village of Salailua, Savaii, Samoa and she passed away at the full age of 84 years old in Federal Way, Washington.
Born to Siagi Lafaele and Makerita Vaasipaea-Lafaele.
She immigrated to the United States in 1980 and already had a son and daughter with Etuale Laufasa. Manna Laufasa and Makerita Ava. She then obtained citizenship in 2008.
She worked at a cannery, loved watching crime shows, enjoyed socializing with friends, reading the bible, and going to church.
She is survived by her children Mane Laufasa and wife Elizabeth Asiata, Makerita Ava and husband Tuli Lafoia Ave, (step children) Bernard Laufasa, Mary Anne Fatuesi, Marietta Cendrowski, as well as grandkids and great grandkids.
Grandchildren:
Margarette Tafai, Mark Laufasa, Mathew Tafi, Nigal Tafai, Mena Tafai, Nicholas Tafai, Giovanni Laufasa, Vasoa Ava, Valerie Ava, Victoria Ava, Lanelle Rodgers, Darrell Rodgers Jr., Lanette Leoilynn Ava, Anastasia Murillo, Laretta Ava, Lafoia Lafele Ava, Alisia Cendrowski
Great Grandchildren:
Harmony Laufasa, Mia Laufasa, Paige Laufasa, Aloisa Moli, Sarina Moli, Isaiah Moli, Navayah Rodgers and Darrell Rodgers III
